Commercial Fruit Production
This page provides information on commercial fruit production for Orange, Lake, and Marion Counties. If you do not see the information you are looking for, please contact Juanita Popenoe at jpopenoe@ufl.edu for more information.
As part of Lake County's commitment to public health and safety and to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) UF/IFAS Lake County Extension office (aka the Ag Center) will be open in a limited manner with only a few people allowed in the building at one time to allow for social distancing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Most classes will be provided online and we will respond to any questions via email or phone.
Snout Scale Pest Alert (and photos of many other scale insects for comparison). A new pest to watch out for, especially on citrus.
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Blackberry
Southeast Regional Caneberry Spray Guide
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)
Root Weevil Identification and Control in Southern Highbush Blueberry
Commercial Industry in Florida
Reproductive Growth and Development
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
Guidance for HLB Greening Management
Abandoned Grove Abatement Initiative
The Economics of Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of HLB
- Elderberry
- Grapes
- Olive
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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.
Yaupon Holly Culture and Pest Management for Tea Production and Ornamental Use
Information on disaster preparedness and resiliency from Southeast Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Annual Stone Fruit Field Day
Annual Grape Field Day
Hurricane Response
Cold Protection
Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) toolkits
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The office is open for limited walk in visitors at this time. Please feel free to contact Juanita Popenoe at 352-343-4101 ext. 2727, or cell 352-516-6486 or email jpopenoe@ufl.edu and make an appointment or request a site visit.
