Histosols

Organic Matter and Soil Structure in the Everglades Agricultural Area

A. L. Wright and E. A. Hanlon

Measuring Organic Matter in Everglades Wetlands and the Everglades Agricultural Area

Alan L. Wright and Edward A. Hanlon

Managing pH in the Everglades Agricultural Soils

Alan L. Wright, Edward A. Hanlon, and Ronald W. Rice

Nutrient Requirements for Sugarcane Production on Florida Muck Soils

J. M. McCray, H. S. Sandhu, R. W. Rice, and D. C. Odero

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

Fertilization Recommendations for Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils in Florida

George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon, Russell Nagata, George Snyder, Tom Schueneman, J. Mabry McCray, and German Sandoya

This publication presents UF/IFAS recommendations for fertilization of crisphead lettuce on organic soils in Florida. Written by George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon, Russell Nagata, George Snyder, Tom Schueneman, J. Mabry McCray, and German Sandoya, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, revised January 2023.

Everglades Agricultural Area Soil Subsidence and Sustainability

Jehangir H. Bhadha, Alan L. Wright, and George H. Snyder

Soil Health Response of Histosols to Flooded versus Dry-Fallow Conditions during Summer

Jehangir H. Bhadha, Jay Capasso, Abul Rabbany, Nan Xu, and Matthew VanWeelden

Strategies for Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Lettuce Grown on Histosols

Gustavo F. Kreutz, Jehangir H. Bhadha, Guodong D. Liu, Marcio F. R. Resende, Alan L. Wright, D. Calvin Odero, and Germán V. Sandoya

The global demand for P fertilizers has been significantly increasing, resulting in higher costs and environmental concerns associated with eutrophication. Fertilizer expenses and environmental risks can be reduced through the implementation of sustainable strategies. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department compiles several strategies to improve the utilization of P fertilization in lettuce grown in the Everglades Agricultural Area.

Phosphorus Fertilizer Recommendations for Sugarcane Production on Florida Organic Soils

J. Mabry McCray, Ronald W. Rice, and Alan L. Wright

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

Histosols of South Florida: Past, Present, and Future

Xue Bai, Yuncong Li, Noel Manirakiza, Christine Coffin, and Jehangir H. Bhadha

This factsheet presents a comprehensive overview of Histosols, also known as organic soils, in South Florida, focusing on their distribution, formation, properties, and significance. Histosols cover significant areas in Florida, especially within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), and are pivotal in supporting the region's sugarcane production. Their formation is influenced by organic parent materials, the tropical climate, vegetation types, topography, and time, which together shape their unique chemical, physical, and biological properties. Moreover, this publication reviews past developments and anticipates future changes in Histosol classification and management. By revealing the past, present, and future of Histosols in South Florida, this publication can help improve land management in the region and enhance the understanding of Histosols for audiences including agricultural producers, Extension agents, state and local agencies, decision-makers, researchers, and students.

Fertilization of Sweet Corn, Celery, Romaine, Escarole, Endive, and Radish on Organic Soils in Florida

George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon, George Snyder, Russell Nagata, and Tom Schueneman

Forage Grasses for Florida's Organic Soils

J. Vendramini, P. Moriel, and L. Wiggins

Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Sugarcane on Florida Organic Soils

J. Mabry McCray

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Agriculture Water

Calcium Silicate Recommendations for Sugarcane on Florida Organic Soils

J. Mabry McCray, Ronald W. Rice, and Leslie E. Baucum

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.