Miami Dade County

Cliff G. Martin andZachary Brym

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Informed community decision-making

Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym

This article provides a reference for the most competitive weeds found in south Florida open areas with Rockdale soil. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2022.

Francisco Escobedo, Joy Klein, Micah Pace, Henry Mayer, Sebastian Varela, and Basil Iannone

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Trent D. Blare, Trent D. Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, andJonathan H. 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.