Well-suited to Central and South Florida conditions, papaya is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to grow fruit. With the right care, papaya trees thrive in Florida backyards, ...

The Florida winter season can feel quiet when compared to the rest of the United States. Despite that, it is one of the best times to start early spring garden planning, especially while temperatures ...

A gardener holds a basket of tomatoes in front of a greenhouse - Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images The intense heat Florida is famous for isn't always kind to tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). As much as the ...

UF-IFAS experts say tropical fruit trees may be better suited to state's warming climate.

A new tunnel-and-misting freeze-protection system developed by researchers at UF/IFAS could bring much-needed hope to local ...

Florida strawberries are now hitting the market. Fruit grown across 16,000 acres in Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk counties was being harvested in early December and will continue to be available ...

Demand for locally grown fruit is creating opportunities for producers in the Northeast U.S. Cornell researchers are on the ...

The lychee, a rough-skinned pinkish-red fruit that cracks open to reveal its fragrant, sweet and juicy jelly-like flesh, has a notoriously short season. It’s typically available for only a few weeks ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many urban dwellers, growing their own fruit orchard feels like a pipe dream. But don't let the lack of a sprawling backyard stop you. As ...

Florida's citrus industry is in deep decline and growers are trying to hang on as they find ways to withstand disease and disasters.

Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera was among the first scientists in Florida to successfully establish a high-density peach orchard, ...