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A Taste of South Florida's Winter Harvest as of January

January 18, 2025

January South Florida

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Backyard mango orchard - how to grow tips for South Florida

January 15, 2022

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Sapodilla in South Florida - how to grow tips

January 14, 2022

Florida Sapodilla

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Florida avocados at Lara Farms in Homestead, FL

January 13, 2022

Avocado Florida

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Sugar apple (Annona squamosa)

January 20, 2021

Florida Sugar apple

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One of the most influential figures in California organic agriculture: Amigo Bob Cantisano, 1951-2020

December 30, 2020

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Demand for avocados increases by 30% per year but that comes at a heavy environmental impact

December 16, 2020

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Growing Jackfruit in South Florida - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade video lecture

December 03, 2020

Florida Jackfruit Tropical

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How to make a green burrito with bele as the wrap, large leaf edible hibiscus

October 20, 2020

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How to propagate bele, large leaf edible hibiscus, from a cutting

October 20, 2020

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Top Plants for a Food Garden in Subtropical Climates

August 31, 2020

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Edible roses: Rosa damascena, Rosa gallica, Rosa rugosa

August 27, 2020

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Summer salad ideas for South Florida

August 12, 2020

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You can eat the entire sunflower plant, not just the seeds

Edible Landscape Edible Weed

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How to Grow Microgreens (video)

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Tithonia diversifolia (tree marigold) as a chop-and-drop mulch and fertilizer in Florida

Fertilizer Florida Mulch Permaculture

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Yaupon Tea - America's Original Native Caffenated 'Tea' Plant

Florida Yaupon Tea

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LSU Champagne Fig Tree

Fig

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Wampee (Clausena lansium) fruit tree

Citrus Tropical

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Red jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora x aureana) is called "Precocious" because it can fruit in 3-4 years

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Dwarf Puerto Rican Plantain

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Musa FHIA-3 Sweetheart Banana

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Kadota (Florentine) Fig

Fig

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Celeste Fig, also called Blue Celeste, Celestial, and Little Brown Sugar

Fig

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Nitrogen-fixing trees for tropics/subtropics

Food Forest Nitrogen fixing Permaculture Tropical

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Plants for South Florida garden conditions by Three Amigos Growers in Davie, FL

Florida Nursery

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Edible Leaf Mulberry

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Thai Dwarf Mulberry

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"East Coast" Mulberry

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Sherbet Berry, Grewia asiatica (phalsa or falsa)

Berry Florida Perennial Tropical

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Edible hibiscus: Abelmoschus Manihot, also known as the salad tree/bele

Abelmoschus manihot, was formerly considered a species of Hibiscus, but is now classified in the genus Abelmoschus. The plant is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. Edible hibiscus, Abelmoschus manihot, is a perennial shrub which can reach up to 3 meters high. The leaves can be eaten fresh, or can be cooked either alone or added to soups. It is grown exclusively for its leaves and is a very prolific producer, out yielding most crops planted for the production of leafy greens. The leaves can be as large as a slice of bread and one leaf can be used instead of lettuce. It is reputedly an extremely nutritious vegetable. Its leaves are high in vitamins A and C, and iron, and have 12% protein by dry weight. Edible hibiscus must be propagated by cuttings, and is susceptible to nematodes. If you do not have nematode-free soil, try planting edible hibiscus in containers. The plant only blooms, sparingly, in SW Florida around January. ...

Backyard mango orchard - how to grow tips for South Florida

Paul from Fruitful Trees YouTube channel interviewed Alex Salazar from Tropical Acres in Alex's home backayrd orchard, info current as of 01.2022: https://www.tropicalacresfarms.com/about

A Taste of South Florida's Winter Harvest as of January

As we find ourselves in the heart of January, South Florida's unique climate offers a cornucopia of fruits and edibles that might surprise our northern friends. Let's take a delicious tour through the winter bounty of this tropical paradise. Fruits in Season Right now, two exotic fruits are stealing the show: Black Sapote : Often called "chocolate pudding fruit," this delicacy offers a rich, creamy texture. Sapodilla : With its brown sugar sweetness, this fruit is a true tropical treat. But that's not all! Other edible plants currently thriving include: Bananas Sugar cane Loquats (just beginning their season) A word of caution for loquat lovers: Keep an eye out for worm infestations, a common issue in South Florida. However, some years fare better than others, so don't lose hope! What's Coming Soon The fruit parade doesn't stop there. Here's what's on the horizon: Mulberries: Trees are in blossom now, with fruit expected in a few weeks. Mangoe...

Sugar apple (Annona squamosa)

Annonas with Har | Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa). Har is an Annona expert, in this video, he talks about Sugar Apples (Annona squamosa): Related: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8_R6orV-2I

Demand for avocados increases by 30% per year but that comes at a heavy environmental impact

Avocado cultivation has dramatic consequences and has been linked to water shortages, human rights violations and an environmentally damage. It takes 1,000 liters of water to produce 1 kg of avocado fruit. The demand for avocados increases by 30% per year but that comes at a heavy environmental impact. DW Documentary:

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