Jonathan H. Crane

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Canistel Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Tea Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Las Ciruelas en Florida

R. L. Phillips, C. W. Campbell, J. W. Sauls, C. F. Balerdi, y J. H. Crane

UF/IFAS fact sheet

La Carambola en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Key Lime Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

El Lichi en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Braulia De Oleo, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

La Jaca en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi

Preparation for and Recovery from Hurricanes and Windstorms for Tropical Fruit Trees in the South Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, and Carlos F. Balerdi

HS-1066 discusses pre-hurricane planning and prevention, post-hurricane practices, and hurricane tolerances of selected tropical fruit trees. Includes references and tables showing recommended plant heights, flooding tolerance, minimum temperatures, and mean ranges and ambient temperatures for the Homestead, Florida area.

Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation for Agriculture: Sources of Evapotranspiration Data for Irrigation Scheduling in Florida

Isaya Kisekka, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael D. Dukes, Bruce Schaffer, Jonathan H. Crane, Kelly Morgan, Haimanote K. Bayabil, and Sandra M. Guzman

This article is part of a series on ET-based irrigation scheduling for agriculture. The rest of the series can be found at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_ET-based_irrigation_scheduling_for_agriculture.

Longan Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Steven A. Sargent, and Ian Maguire

Abiu Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Provides homeowners with a basic reference for growing abiu in the home landscape. Tables include suggested cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and nutritional values.

Lychee from Florida

Jonathan Crane, Carlos Balerdi, Steven Sargent

Recomendaciones para el Control y Mitigación de la Marchitez del Laurel y sus Vectores, los Escarabajos Ambrosia, en Arboledas Comerciales de Aguacate en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, y Jeff Wasielewski Traducido por Rubén Regalado. Revisado por Dr. Carlos F. Balerdi

ET-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Papaya (Carica papaya) in Florida

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Jonathan H. Crane, Kati W. Migliaccio, Yuncong Li, and Fredy Ballen

Hurricane Preparedness For Citrus Groves

Mongi Zekri, Robert E. Rouse, and Jonathan H. Crane

Coffee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Gene Joyner

Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Jeff Wasielewski

Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonthan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

This document provides a comprehensive guide to growing avocados in Florida. It covers the scientific classification, origin, and distribution of avocados, along with detailed descriptions of the tree, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The article discusses pollination, varieties, climate adaptation, propagation methods, and crop yields. It also includes practical advice on planting, spacing, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting. Additionally, it highlights the nutritional value and culinary uses of avocados, emphasizing their importance in the home landscape. First published March 1983.

Monstera Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Sample Profitability and Cost Estimates of Producing Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) in South Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Edward A. Evans, Aditya Singh, and Jonathan H. Crane

El Canistel en Florida

Julian W. Sauls, Carl W. Campbell, Carlos F. Balerdi, y Jonathan H. Crane

A UF/IFAS fact sheet

Soil Arsenic in Miami-Dade County

Yuncong Li, Ashley Smyth, Jonathan Crane, Christopher Teaf, and Guangliang Liu

El Chicosapote o Nispero en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

El Mamey Sapote en Florida

Carols F. Balerdi and Jonathan H. Crane

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Hand Pruning and Training of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees

Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan H. Crane, and Carlos Balerdi

La Guayaba en Florida

S. E. Malo, C. W. Campbell, C. F. Balerdi, y J. H. Crane

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Michael S. Orfanedes

This article discusses the numerous varieties of tropical and subtropical fruits that can be grown in the home landscape as alternatives to citrus. This version reflects the current situation with respect to citrus disease threats and alters the recommendation for two fruit crops that are considered invasive in South Florida.

El Anon en Florida

R.L. Phillips, C.W. Campbell, C.F. Balerdi, y J.H. Crane

UF/IFAS Fact Sheet

El Limon Persa en Florida

S. E. Malo, C. W. Campbell, J. H. Crane, y C. F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Sampling Guidelines and Recommendations for Submitting Samples for Diagnosing Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees (Persea americana L.)

Jonathan Crane, Romina Gazis, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Edward Evans

Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation for Agriculture: Implementing Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Agriculture

Isaya Kisekka, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael D. Dukes, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Haimanote K Bayabil, and Sandra M Guzman

Cocoa (Chocolate Bean) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Gene Joyner

La Papaya en Florida

S. E Malo, C. W. Campbell, C. F. Balerdi, y J. H. Crane

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Spondias Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Jeff Wasielewski

A UF/IFAS fact sheet.

Atemoya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Provides homeowners with an expanded and reorganized basic reference for growing atemoya in the home landscape. Tables include information on cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and flowering behavior.

Jackfruit Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Recommendations for the Detection and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt Disease in Avocado and Related Tree Species in the Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Edward Evans

Avocado trees are a popular choice for homeowners in Florida, with over 600,000 growing in Florida home landscapes. However, avocado trees as well as others in the Lauraceae family are susceptible to laurel wilt disease, which can kill a tree in as few as three weeks.

Pitaya (Dragonfruit) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Cost and Return Estimates of a Mamey Sapote Grove in South Florida, 2017

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan Crane

Lychee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Pejibaye (Peach Palm) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

La Maracuya o Parchita en Florida

Robert J. Knight, Jr., Julian W. Sauls, Carlos F. Balerdi, y Jonathan H. Crane

A UF/IFAS fact sheet.

Banana Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Sample Profitability and Cost Estimates of Producing Sweet Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) in south Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Loquat Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and M. Lilia Caldeira

New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit

Alan H. Chambers and Jonathan H. Crane

Florida tropical fruit industry acreage has fluctuated during the past 70 years due to natural disasters, foreign competition and changes in the U.S. demographics. Today, there are about 16,000 acres in cultivation, with an economic impact of over $137 million annually.

El Mango en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Papaya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

This document provides comprehensive information on growing papaya in Florida's home landscapes. It covers the scientific name, common names, origin, and distribution of papaya. Detailed descriptions of tree types, leaves, flowers, and fruit are included. The article also discusses climate requirements, propagation methods, crop yields, spacing, pruning, soil types, planting techniques, care practices, pest and disease management, and the nutritional value of papaya fruit. Practical advice on site selection, irrigation, mulching, and harvesting is provided to ensure successful papaya cultivation. Publication date: 1986.

Guava Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Carambola Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

This document provides a comprehensive overview of carambola, also known as star fruit, detailing its cultivation, varieties, and environmental requirements. It highlights the tree's growth patterns, optimal conditions for fruit production, and the importance of proper planting and care. The article also addresses potential challenges such as pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, offering solutions for effective management. Additionally, it emphasizes the nutritional value and various uses of carambola, making it a valuable addition to home landscapes in suitable climates. Original publication date April 1994.

Sapodilla Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Lemon Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

White Sapote Growing in the Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Black Sapote Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

Sugar Apple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Provides homeowners with a greatly expanded basic reference for growing sugar apple in the home landscape. Additional tables include information on selected cultivars for Florida, cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, flowering behavior, and nutritional values. Included in the Master Gardener Handbook.

Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation for Agriculture: Crop Coefficients of Some Commercial Crops in Florida

Isaya Kisekka, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael D. Dukes, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Sandra M. Guzman, and Haimanote K. Bayabil

Mamey Sapote from Florida

Jonathan Crane, Carlos Balerdi, and Steven Sargent

Pollinator and Insect/Mite Management in Annona spp.

Daniel Carrillo, Jorge E. Peña, Jonathan H. Crane, and Rita E. Duncan

El Aguacate en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet.

Regulations and Guidelines for Chemigation

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, Teresa Olczyk, and Qingren Wang

Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Recomendaciones para la Detección y Mitigación de la Marchitez del Laurel en Árboles de Aguacates y Especies Relacionadas en Jardines y Patios Hogareños

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, y Edward Evans Traducido por Rubén Regalado; Revisado por Dr. Carlos F. Balerdi

Caimito (Star Apple) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

This article provides homeowners with a basic reference for growing caimito (star apple) in the home landscape. Tables include suggested cultural practices by month, fertilizer program and nutritional values.

The Passion Fruit in Florida

Mark Bailey, Ali Sarkhosh, Amir Rezazadeh, Joshua Anderson, Alan Chambers, and Jonathan Crane

Cost Estimates of Producing Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) in South Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward Evans, and Jonathan Crane

Mamey Sapote Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi and Ian Maguire

El Maranon (Anacardium occidentale) en Florida

John McLaughlin, Carlos Balerdi, y Jonathan Crane

UF/IFAS fact sheet

El Limon Criollo en Florida

R. L. Phillips, S. Goldweber, C. W. Campbell, J. H. Crane, and C. F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

El Mamoncillo Longan en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, y Steven A. Sargent

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Managing Your Tropical Fruit Grove under Changing Water Table Levels

Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Bruce Schaffer

This fact sheet has been prepared by IFAS faculty working with tropical fruit crops in an effort to assist growers manage their groves under conditions of flooding, high water tables, or drought. Although weather events cannot be controlled, becoming familiar with the effects of a high water table, flooding, or drought on tropical fruit crops may assist growers in managing their fruit trees so they survive these events with minimal or no damage. However, this process will be impacted by ground water levels, which are managed in south Florida, and thus are dependent on regional water management decisions. 

Growing 'Tahiti' Limes in the Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

Estimación del costo y la rentabilidad de la producción de lichi (Litchi chinensis) en el centro y sur de Florida

Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo y Erick Gonzalez

La Florida es uno de los tres estados de los Estados Unidos (junto con California y Hawái) que tiene las condiciones climáticas para cultivar lichi, debido a la creciente demanda de los consumidores, esta fruta tiene el potencial de ser un cultivo rentable para los productores floridanos. En este documento se estiman los costos y rendimientos asociados con la operación de un cultivo de lichi en el centro y sur de Florida; los productores podrían esperar una rentabilidad promedio de $ 8.000 por acre por año; sin embargo, existen factores como la variación climática que causa cosechas inconsistentes, el aumento de la presión de plagas como el ácaro erinoso y el incremento en imperfecciones de la fruta, que también deben considerarse al tomar decisiones de producción.

Planning for a Successful Commercial Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Grove

Jonathan Crane, Yuncong Li, Edward Evans, Fredy Ballen, and Jeff Wasielewski

Planning is the key to successful grove establishment, maintenance, and production. Developing a detailed infrastructure description and plan, cultural program, and financial and marketing plan for a new or existing grove with a new fruit crop will save you time and money and help minimize mistakes. Prospective growers should compile and analyze information needed to select a grove site, establish the needed infrastructure, and develop maintenance plans for the plants and how the production will be marketed. This publication presents an outline of the type of information growers need when establishing a tropical fruit grove or contemplating management or modification of an existing grove.

The Lychee Erinose Mite Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae)

Alexandra M. Revynthi, Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Paul E. Kendra, and Daniel Carrillo

The lychee erinose mite is an important pest of lychee and is found in lychee-producing countries in Asia and South America and in Australia, Hawaii, and Brazil, where it has has caused an estimated 70–80% yield reduction and a 20% increase in production costs. Found in Lee County, Florida, in 2018, it has since spread to several counties in central and south Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services , Division of Plant Industry established an eradication program and a quarantine in Lee county. Management in other countries includes chemical control in combination with pruning. The purpose of this publication is to provide an in-depth profile of the lychee erinose mite. It is intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Agriculture

Isaya Kisekka, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael D. Dukes, Bruce Schaffer, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote K. Bayabil, and Sandra M. Guzman

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Agriculture Water

Nutrient Management Recommendations Based on Mehlich-3 Extractant for Calcareous Soils in Miami-Dade County

Yuncong Li, Qiang Zhu, Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Morgan, Guodong Liu, Jonathan Crane, Qingren Wang, Henry Mayer, Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez, Qingchun Liu, and Teresa Olczyk

This factsheet provides information about the history of soil testing calibrations and justification for recommending extraction of soil nutrients using Mehlich-3 for calcareous soils in Miami-Dade County. The dominant soils from this County have an extraordinarily high concentration of calcium resulting in high pH. This document also includes UF/IFAS approved Mehlich-3 extractant-based testing interpretations and recommendations for these soils. The purpose of this publication is to elucidate an appropriate approach for analyzing the unique calcareous soils from Miami-Dade County for plant available nutrients. The target audiences are Extension agents, agronomists at soil testing laboratories, crop advisors, growers, representatives of the state and local agencies, and others concerned about soil testing and plant analysis in Miami-Dade County.

Irrigation System Descriptions for Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops in Florida

Jonathan Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Edward A. Evans, and Fredy Ballen

Florida's tropical and subtropical fruit crop industries use various irrigation systems, including high-volume systems designed for irrigation and freeze protection, drip systems for herbaceous fruit crops (papaya, banana), and microsprinkler types, mainly for irrigation and fertigation. There continues to be a steady stream of potential tropical and subtropical fruit producers in Florida, many with little to no knowledge of the various types or purposes of various irrigation system that have been used successfully for the past 60 years.

O Ácaro da Erinose da Lichia (Aceria litchii Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae)

Alexandra M. Revynthi, Livia M. S. Ataide, Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Paul E. Kendra, and Daniel Carrillo

O objetivo deste informativo é fornecer informações detalhadas sobre o ácaro da erinose da lichia. Destina-se ao público leigo e acadêmico, dentre outros interessados em adiquirir algum conhecimento sobre a biologia deste ácaro.

Stem and Fruit Canker of Dragon Fruit in South Florida

Cheng-Fang Hong, Shouan Zhang, Pamela Suellen Salvador Dutra, Romina Gazis, Jonathan H. Crane, and Jeff Wasielewski

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

Provides homeowners with an expanded and reorganized basic reference for growing mango in the home landscape. Tables include information on characteristics of Florida mango varieties, cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and nutritional values.

Cattail Mosquito (suggested common name) Coquillettidia perturbans (Walker) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae: Culicinae: Mansoniini)

Lethia R. Johnson, James P. Cuda, and Nathan Burkett-Cadena

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Regulaciones y Guías para la Quimigación

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, Teresa Olczyk, Qingren Wang, Laura Vásquez, Carlos Balerdi

El propósito de este documento es proveer una breve reseña de regulaciones y alguna ayuda para la aplicación a flujos aprobados. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, Teresa Olczyk, Qingren Wang, Laura Vásquez, and Carlos Balerdi, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2021.

Cost Estimates of Producing Pink Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in South Florida

Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, and Aditya Singh

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Food Systems

Estimación de costos de producción de maracuyá morada en sur de Florida

Trent Blare, Victor Contreras, Fredy H. Ballen, Joshua D. Anderson, Jonathan H. Crane, Nicholas Haley, y Andrés Bejarano

Esta publicación examina los costos estimados y los rendimientos de una plantación de maracuyá morada establecida en el sur de Florida. La información presentada en este documento se recopiló a través de entrevistas de campo con productores y especialistas en la industria. Se basa en una variedad de prácticas de producción en producciones a pequeña escala (1-2 acres). La información en este documento está destinada solo como una guía para estimar los requisitos financieros de una plantación ya establecida de maracuyá. Estimamos un rendimiento neto de $2.772/acre/año o $0,98/libra el cual es un retorno económico muy atractivo comparado al de otras frutas tropicales de la zona.

Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricane and Tropical Storm Damage to Tropical Fruit Groves in Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, and Carlos F. Balerdi

The estimated destruction to tropical fruit crops caused by recent hurricanes and tropical storms (1992, 1994, 2004, 2005, and 2018) was in the hundreds of millions of dollars. As with the aftermath of previous hurricanes, growers are currently assessing their options, such as replanting, rehabilitating damaged trees, and repairing equipment and irrigation systems. They are also assessing their economic situation. 

Cashew Apple Fruit Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

John McLaughlin, Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

This UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s) describes this tropical fruit, suitable climate for optimum growth, propagation, production and spacing for the home landscape, soils, planting, care, and pruning, harvest, ripening, storage, and use and nutritional value of the cashew apple. Includes references.

An Overview of US Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption

Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, and Jonathan H. Crane

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Mamoncillo (Genip) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Trunk Injection to Deliver Crop Protection Materials: An Overview of Basic Principles and Practical Considerations

Ute Albrecht, Leigh Archer, and Jonathan Crane

This new 8-page article presents an overview on the use of trunk injection for the targeted delivery of protection materials to agricultural crops to manage pests and diseases. Different methods of injection are described along with the underlying plant physiological principles, possible implications on the tree, and other concerns and considerations. Written by Leigh Archer, Ute Albrecht, and Jonathan Crane, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.

Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Guava (Psidium guajava)

Romina Gazis, Jonathan Crane, and Jeff Wasielewski

Guava is a popular subtropical fruit tree grown commercially in south Florida. Production is affected by multiple diseases of different origin. This guide provides information about the most common diseases, including disease biology and management. Written by Romina Gazis, Jonathan Crane, and Jeff Wasielewski, and published by the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department, revised April 2024.

Saltwater Intrusion and Flooding: Risks to South Florida’s Agriculture and Potential Management Practices

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare

This article highlights the impacts of saltwater intrusion and flooding on the health of agricultural soils. It also discusses management practices to reduce the negative impacts of soil salinity due to saltwater intrusion and/or flooding. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2022.

Cost and Profitability Estimates for Producing Lychee (Litchi chinensis) in South and Central Florida

Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, Jonathan H. Crane, and Daniel Carrillo

Florida is one of three US states (the other two being California and Hawaii) that have the climatic conditions to cultivate lychee. Given the growing consumer demand for this crop, the production of lychee has the potential to be a profitable crop for Florida growers. This publication estimates the costs and returns associated with operating a lychee grove in south and central Florida. It presents the results of field interviews with lychee growers and industry experts. Growers on average can expect to earn nearly $8,000 an acre per year from lychee production when there is a harvest, but climate variation causes inconsistent harvests. When making production decisions, growers must also consider increasing pressure from pests such as the lychee erinose mite, and strong foreign competition.

Los Plátanos en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Achachairú (Garcinia humilis) Fruit Trees: Botany and Commercial Cultivation in South Florida

Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce Schaffer

This article provides detailed information on the achachairú’s characteristics, botany, and recommended horticultural practices for commercial growers and county and state Extension faculty in south Florida and is also applicable for homeowners and students interested in growing achachairú. Written by Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce Schaffer, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2024.

Profitability and Cost Estimates for Producing Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) in South Florida

Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Nicholas Haley, and Jonathan Crane

This publication provides an estimate of the costs and returns associated with an established mango orchard in south Florida. It demonstrates that mangos are a profitable alternative for growers in south Florida, with growers earning on average $4,487/acre/year or $0.24/pound, which is larger than many other tropical fruits. Information in this publication will be useful to current and future mango growers, wholesalers, and processors interested in expanding the mango industry in south Florida.

El Ácaro de la Erinosis del Lichi, Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae)

Alexandra M. Revynthi, German Vargas, Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Paul E. Kendra, y Daniel Carrillo

El ácaro de la erinosis del lichi es una plaga nativa de Asia que ha sido reportada en varios países. En Brasil ha causado pérdidas y ha incrementado los costos de producción en un 20%. También en India se ha reportado una reducción del 80% en el rendimiento. En 2018, el LEM fue encontrado en el condado de Lee, Florida y luego en otros del centro y el sur del estado. En consecuencia, la División de Industria Vegetal del Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor del estado de Florida estableció un programa de erradicación y cuarentena en el condado de Lee. Esta publicación brinda un perfil a profundidad del ácaro de la erinosis del lichi y está dirigida a personas interesadas con conocimiento de biología, así como a una audiencia académica.

Bacterial Black Spot (BBS) of Mango in Florida

Jonathan Crane and Romina Gazis

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Cost Estimates of Producing Purple Passion Fruit in South Florida

Trent Blare, Victor Contreras, Fredy H. Ballen,Joshua D. Anderson, Jonathan H. Crane, and Nicholas Haley

This publication examines the estimated costs and returns of an established purple passionfruit orchard in south Florida. The information presented in this publication was collected through field interviews with growers and industry specialists. It is based on a variety of production practices on small scale farms (1-2 acres). The information is intended only as a guide to estimate the financial requirements of running an established passionfruit planting. We estimated that the average net return of an established passionfruit (purple) plantation in south Florida is approximately $2,562/acre, or $0.92/pound.

Passion Fruit Propagation: A Comprehensive Guide

Ali Sarkhosh, Juan David Jimenez Pardo, Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera, Uzman Khalil, and Jonathan H. Crane

The climate of Florida is suitable for growing a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits, including passionfruit (Passiflora edulis). Passionfruit has a distinctive aroma and sweet-sour taste, and it has become highly appreciated in culinary and home gardening circles. The center of origin of passionfruit is South America, although it is also grown in other tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The cultivation of this fruit requires a solid understanding of effective propagation methods to ensure the availability of high-quality plant material. This guide covers various sexual and asexual propagation techniques, from traditional seed sowing to advanced methods such as tissue culture.

Irrigation Scheduling Tips for Tropical Fruit Groves in South Florida

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, and Yuncong Li

This fact sheet provides irrigation scheduling tips to growers of tropical fruit (e.g., avocado, mango, papaya, etc.) in south Florida. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, and Yuncong Li, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised September 2022.

Frutos tropicales y subtropicales para los patios y jardines: alternativas a los cítricos

Michael S. Orfanedes, Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi

UF/IFAS fact sheet

Overview of US Tahiti Lime Production and Markets: Trade and Consumption Analysis

Trent Blare, Fredy Ballen, and Jonathan Crane

Key and Tahiti limes have historically been very important to the economy of south Florida. However, there are few commercial orchards left for these lime cultivars in the state. Many orchards were destroyed during Hurricane Andrew, and those that survived were then eliminated by Florida’s Citrus Canker Eradication Program in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Tahiti limes are being considered for reintroduction in Miami-Dade County because of the growing demand for this fruit, especially among buyers who are willing to pay more for Florida-grown fruit. In this publication, we explore the history of lime production in south Florida and current trends in the market, especially growing demand in the United States for Tahiti limes. The price premiums from the growing domestic market for Tahiti limes would likely be enough to overcome the challenges growers face in combating the disease pressure from citrus canker, citrus greening, and intense competition from Mexico and other countries.  

Vanilla Growing in South Florida

Xingbo Wu, Pamela Moon, Alan Chambers, and Jonathan Crane

Vanilla extract is popular around the world as an ingredient in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. The botanical source of vanilla extract is primarily the cured beans of Vanilla planifolia. The United States is the world's largest importer of vanilla beans, but domestic production is minimal. Southern Florida has a favorable growing environment for vanilla cultivation. Though currently there is no commercial production of vanilla in southern Florida, it has the potential to be a highly profitable crop in the future. This publication aims to provide basic information to growers interested in establishing a vanillery.

Dooryard Fruit Varieties

J. G. Williamson, J. H. Crane, T. Vashisth, and A. Sarkhosh

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

El maracuyá en Florida

Mark Bailey, Ali Sarkhosh, Amir Rezazadeh, Joshua Anderson, Alan Chambers y Jonathan Crane; traducción por Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera

Passionfruit is a short-lived evergreen perennial vine that produces an aromatic, tropical-tasting fruit. This new 14-page Spanish translation of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department provides a description of passionfruit and its various species and cultivars, as well as a guide to culture and management, harvest and storage, its pests and diseases, and food and marketing. By M. Bailey, A. Sarkhosh, A. Rezazadeh, J. Anderson, A. Chambers, and J. Crane. Translated by J. Clavijo-Herrera.

Estimación de la Rentabilidad y Costo de Producción de Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) en el Sur de la Florida

Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, y Jonathan Crane

Ese articulo analiza los costos y ingreos esperados en la producción de mango en el sur de Florida. Estimamos que el retorno neto promedio de una plantación establecida de mango en el sur de Florida es de $4,487/acre o de $0.24/libra. La rentabilidad del cultivo de mango en comparación con otros cultivos de frutas tropicales es una opción muy atractiva.

Estimación de costos para la producción de guayaba rosada (Psidium guajava L.) en el sur de Florida

Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, Trent Blare, Victor Contreras y Aditya Singh

Guava is planted thorugh the Tropics and SubTropics and has adapted to a variety of climatic conditions. Florida is the primary producer of guava in the United States. This crop is valued at $3.2 million at the packing house. The growing interest in alternative tropical crops in the last few years has led to increasing interest in this crop. This publication estimates the costs and returns from an established guava orchard in south Florida. We estimate that an established pink guava orchard will have a net return of $9065 per acre per year or $1.13 per pound of fruit sold. 

Programación de riego basado en el método de evapotranspiración para papaya (Carica papaya) en Florida

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Jonathan H. Crane, Kati W. Migliaccio, Yuncong Li, Fredy Ballen y Sandra Guzmán

A UF/IFAS numbered Translation. Published by Agriculture Water

Cultivo de vainilla en el sur de Florida

Xingbo Wu, Pamela Moon, Alan Chambers, y Jonathan Crane; traducido por Alejandra Taco Vilatuna

El extracto de vainilla es popular en el mundo entero como un ingrediente usado en comida, cosméticos y aplicaciones farmacéuticas. La fuente botánica del extracto de vainilla es principalmente las vainas curadas de Vanilla planifolia. Estados Unidos es el mayor importador mundial de vainas de vainilla, pero la producción nacional es mínima. Por otra parte, el sur de la Florida tiene un clima de crecimiento favorable para este cultivo y aunque actualmente no hay producción comercial en la región, el potencial rentable de este rubro en el futuro es bastante alto. Esta publicación tiene como objetivo proporcionar información básica a los  los productores interesados en establecer una plantación de vainilla en Florida.

Pineapple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane

Provides homeowners with a basic reference for growing pineapple in the home landscape. Tables include information on cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, pulp characteristics, and nutritional values.