Lawn and Garden: Temperate Fruit

Growing Plums in Florida

A. Sarkhosh, M. Olmstead, E. P. Miller, P. C. Andersen, and J. G. Williamson

The Pear (Pyrus spp.) in Florida Home Gardens

Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, and Dustin Huff

Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. However, pears are not adapted to all areas in Florida, and only a few cultivated varieties will grow well here. Many plantings are just a few trees in backyards. This publication will provide information to help homeowners select and grow pears successfully in Florida.

The Apple (Malus domestica, Rosaceae)

A. Sarkhosh, T. E. Crocker, W. B. Sherman, J. G. Williamson, and J. Popenoe

Blueberry Gardener's Guide

J. G. Williamson, P. M. Lyrene, and J. W. Olmstead

Home gardeners: Use this guide to successfully grow blueberries in Florida.

The Fig

Ali Sarkhosh and Peter C. Andersen

This article provides the history of fig cultivation, adaptation, description of the fig tree, its culture and management, pests, and fig cultivars.

Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Stonefruits in Florida

Jeffrey K. Brecht, Mark A. Ritenour, Mercy A. Olmstead, Ali Sarkhosh, Jose X. Chaparro, Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, and John Van Sickle

Stonefruits grown commercially in Florida include peaches, nectarines, and plums. This publication is directed to current and potential stonefruit growers, handlers, and marketers, as well as researchers, Extension agents, students, and consumers. It provides information about the Florida stonefruit industry, stonefruit cultivars that are suitable for Florida, stonefruit postharvest physiology and pathology, fruit quality, and recommended postharvest handling and marketing practices.

Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida

Peter C. Andersen, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Kevin Folta

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Dooryard Fruit Varieties

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

Fruit growing is an interesting and rewarding hobby that provides fresh fruit at the peak of its maturity. Fruit plants are also an attractive addition to many landscapes. Selection of species and varieties is critical for fruit production, because plants that are not adapted to local conditions will generally fail to produce regardless of how much care and attention they receive.

The Bunch Grape

Peter C. Andersen and Muhammad A. Shahid

This document provides an overview of bunch grape cultivation in Florida, focusing on the challenges posed by Pierce's disease and the development of resistant varieties. It details the propagation, planting, and maintenance practices necessary for successful grape production, including grafting techniques, trellising, pruning, fertilization, and pest control. The document emphasizes the importance of disease management and proper irrigation to ensure healthy grapevines and optimal yields. It also highlights the specific grape varieties best suited for Florida's climate and soil conditions. Publication date, August 2001.

Growing Strawberries in the Florida Home Garden

Vance M. Whitaker, Natalia A. Peres, Sriyanka Lahiri, Sydney Park Brown, and Craig K. Chandler

Florida is the winter strawberry capital of the world. In commercial and home production, strawberries are grown as an annual crop rather than as perennials. This 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department presents guidelines for the successful production of strawberries in the Florida home garden. Minor revision by Vance M. Whitaker, Natalia A. Peres, Sriyanka Lahiri, Sydney Park Brown, and Craig K. Chandler.

Nematodes of Backyard Deciduous Fruit and Nut Crops in Florida

William T. Crow and Jimmy R. Rich

ENY-055, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jimmy R. Rich, Robert A. Dunn, and Peter C. Andersen, provides an introduction to nematodes for the home owner, with sections discussing why nematodes are a pest, what they do to fruit crops, what kinds of nematodes affect fruit trees in Florida, how to tell if a problem comes from nematodes, how to manage nematodes, and key considerations. Includes a table of fruit crops and nematodes most likely to affect them in North Florida.

Olives for Your Florida Landscape

Mack Thetford, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Michael J. Mulvaney

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems