Variety Trials

Alpine Strawberry as a Potential Niche Crop for Florida Growers and Homeowners

Alan H. Chambers

Performance of Native Florida Plants under North Florida Conditions

Jeffrey G. Norcini and James H. Aldrich

Determining which native species are suitable for landscapes is important in order to facilitate commercial production. In 2006, we conducted a landscape evaluation of native wildflowers (plus one native grass) under north Florida conditions. Seeds were derived mainly from naturally-occurring populations in Florida. Species are listed in alphabetical order by scientific name, with the common name in parentheses. Natural habitat information is presented as a guide to selecting planting sites.

Planning and Establishing On-Farm Field Trials

Marcelo Wallau, Esteban Rios, and Ann Blount

Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida

Blake R. Thaxton and Robert C. Hochmuth

Pityopsis - Silkgrasses

Gage Lapierre, Michael Andreu, and Jazz Griffis

The genus Pityopsis, the silkgrasses, are perennial forbs that look like grass with silky, silver hairs. Recognizing different species of silkgrass is important for land managers who are striving to restore specific plant communities and for nurseries selling and distributing native plant materials throughout Florida. Academic botanical keys make identification of silkgrass species challenging for those without a botanical background. This publication provides a breakdown of botanical terms used to describe silkgrass species and a guide with pictures and descriptions of various species to aid in differentiating between them. In addition, the publication provides information about phenology, seed harvesting, and propagation for silkgrasses and presents many practical applications for these attractive and useful plants.

2024 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida

M. Wallau, A. R. Blount, E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, M. A. Babar, K. E. Kenworthy, C. H. de Souza, and K. H. Quesenberry

This publication provides the most up-to-date information on adapted cool-season forage varieties for our growing season. The recommendation of varieties is based on multi-location, multi-year cultivar evaluation experiments that may include trials in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and other states.

Sweet Summer Veggie Treats

Wendy Mussoline

By Wendy Mussoline, UF/IFAS Multi-County Agriculture Agent When we have that need to satisfy our “sweet tooth” we often choose chocolate or ice cream. If we’re on a healthy kick, then we might make a better choice and satisfy our cravings with some refreshing summer fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe, or blackberries. I’d like to offer […]

An Assortment of Variety Trials in the Ground

Wendy Mussoline

After a hot and very wet summer, there was a brief snap of coolness in the air…enough to signal to our farmers that it’s time to plant cole crops. “Cole” is derived from the Latin word “caulis” that means stalk or stem. Brassica is the scientific name for cole crops, and these vegetables include cabbage, […]