Commercial Fruit Production
This page shares information about commercial fruit production in Lake and Orange Counties. If you don’t find what you need, please contact Matthew Smith (Matt) at smith197@ufl.edu for more details.
Be aware of the Snout Scale Pest, a new insect to watch for, especially on citrus. the link includes photos of this pest and pictures of other types of scale insects for comparison.
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Blackberry
Southeast Regional Caneberry Spray Guide
Blackberry Pest Management
The Blackberry (UF publication)
Orange Felt or Orange Cane Blotch of Blackberry
Virtual Field Day (Arkansas, primocane fruiting, kaolin to cool)
Choosing the Right Blackberry Cultivar in Subtropical Florida
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Blueberry
Calendar for Southern Highbush Blueberry Management in Florida (pdf)
2019 UF/IFAS Blueberry IPM Guide
Southeast Regional Blueberry Organic Pest Management Guide
Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide
Southeast Regional Blueberry Horticulture and Growth Regulator Guide
Organic Blueberry Production in Florida
Blueberry Extension Blog (UF/IFAS resources and topics of interest)
Blueberry Pests
Root Weevil Identification and Control in Southern Highbush Blueberry
Commercial Industry in Florida
Reproductive Growth and Development
Weed Management
Nutrition and Fertilization Practices for Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
Pollination Best Practices in Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
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Citrus
2020 Florida Citrus Expo presentations
UF/IFAS extension information on citrus
2020-21 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide
Postbloom Fruit Drop Management
Citrus Canker website
Guidance for HLB Greening Management
Greening Resources
Abandoned Grove Abatement Initiative
The Economics of Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of HLB
Citrus Leaf Sampling Procedure for Nutrient Analysis
Smartphone App for Expert Diagnosis of Citrus Leaf Symptoms
- Elderberry
- Grapes
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Olive
Olives for your Florida Landscape
Presentations at olive symposium 2012
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Peach
Official UF/IFAS Stone Fruit Website
2021 Peach, Nectarine and Plum Spray Guide for the Southeastern U.S.
Peach Production Presentation Dr. Vashisth
Peach and Nectarine Varieties for Florida
Thinning Florida Peaches for Larger Fruit
Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Peach and Nectarine Production Review
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
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Strawberry
Strawberry topics from cultural practices to diseases and irrigation are available at UF/IFAS Strawberry Resources
Video on growing strawberries for homeowners
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Tea
There is a research program on tea, Camellia sinensis, production in Florida.
Florida Tea Website
Yaupon Holly Culture and Pest Management for Tea Production and Ornamental Use
CONTACT
Matthew T. Smith (Matt) Commercial Crop Production & Food Systems Extension Agent for Lake & Orange Counties - Phone: 352-343-4101 ext. 2729 Email: smith197@ufl.edu
Physical Address UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, 1951 Woodlea Rd., Tavares, FL 32778
Mailing Address 1951 Woodlea Rd., Tavares, FL 32778
Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Useful Resources
- Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency
- Annual Stone Fruit Field Day Program links
- Annual Grape Field Day Program links
- UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation and Recovery
- Information on applying for USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance
- Specialty Fruit and Nut Best Management Practices Guide
- Newsletters
- Critical Temperatures
- Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) toolkits