South Florida

Braulia De Oleo, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Zelalem Mersha, Shouan Zhang, andJerry A. Bartz

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Carlos F. Balerdi, andCarlos F. Balerdi

HS-1066 discusses pre-hurricane planning and prevention, post-hurricane practices, and hurricane tolerances of selected tropical fruit trees. Includes references and tables showing recommended plant heights, flooding tolerance, minimum temperatures, and mean ranges and ambient temperatures for the Homestead, Florida area.

Brent Sellers and Stephen Enloe

W. H. Kern, Jr.

Justin R. Dalaba, Justin R. Dalaba, andFrank J. Mazzotti
Other Contacts: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, andAaron I. Chimelis

Timothy K. Broschat

Although about 16 elements are required for normal plant growth, only a few of these elements are commonly deficient in Florida landscape plants. The purpose of this document is to describe and illustrate typical symptoms for common nutrient deficiencies in trees and shrubs grown in south Florida landscapes.

Laura M. Early, Christy A. Harry, Rebecca G. Harvey, and Frank J. Mazzotti

Jeffrey G. Norcini

This is a brochure describing several of Florida's common wildflower species. The brochure lists common names of many wildflower species, along with their flowering statistics and probable habitats. Images of the species and maps of their ranges are also included. 

Laura M. Early, Rebecca G. Harvey, Laura A. Brandt, James I. Watling, and Frank J. Mazzotti

João Vendramini, Raoul K. Boughton, João Vendramini, andRaoul K. Boughton
Other Contacts: Brent Sellers

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

Rebecca G. Harvey andFrank J. Mazzotti
Other Contacts: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, andAaron I. Chimelis

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Fitsum T. Tilahun, Yuncong Li, and E. Vanessa Campoverde

This publication provides general information about differences in moisture retention characteristics and chemical properties of most common potting substrates used by the nursery industry in south Florida. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Fitsum T. Tilahun, Yuncong Li, and E. Vanessa Campoverde, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2021.

Nicholas Haley, Alexandra M. Revynthi, Hasmeen Abu, Trent Blare, andTrent D. Blare

Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree native to the temperate regions of Asia and an economically significant crop in Florida. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the market value of the ornamental industry in Miami-Dade County was $697 million, and approximately 25% of the production was in hibiscus. Demand for the cultivation of plants with minimal pesticides is rising due to concerns about potential adverse environmental and health effects. Integrated pest management, or IPM, is an alternative to conventional pesticide application. A broad-based approach, it integrates both chemical and non-chemical practices for sustainable control of pests. To help growers and other stakeholders determine the best approach to changing demands for pesticide management, this publication estimates the costs and returns of producing tropical hibiscus on an established nursery in south Florida using both traditional and IPM methods.

Laura Bennett, Jonael Bosques, Sarah Bostick, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Taylor Davis, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Chris Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Aaron Stam, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins

This publication discusses a survey used to evaluate ranch management practices to determine benchmarks in cattle production and pasture management. Written by Laura Bennett, Jonael Bosques, Sarah Bostick, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Taylor Davis, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Chris Prevatt, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Aaron Stam, Bridget Stice, Joao Vendramini, and Lindsey Wiggins, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, July 2021.

Rebecca G. Harvey and Frank J. Mazzotti

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Young Gu Her, Sandra M. Guzmán, Ashley Smyth, Laura Vasquez, Qingren Wang, andYuncong Li

This article presents findings from a study (Song et al. 2022) that investigated how irrigation scheduling methods using soil moisture sensors and estimates of water loss from soil and plants (i.e., evapotranspiration) can conserve water and reduce nutrient loss while maintaining or even improving crop productivity in south Florida. The insights gained are intended to help farmers, homeowners, and Extension agents better understand the benefits of information-driven irrigation scheduling and adopt an evidence-based practice for improved agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Written by Young Gu Her, Sandra Guzmán, Ashley Smyth, Laura Vasquez, Qingren Wang, and Yuncong Li, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2026.

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare

This article highlights the impacts of saltwater intrusion and flooding on the health of agricultural soils. It also discusses management practices to reduce the negative impacts of soil salinity due to saltwater intrusion and/or flooding. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2022.

Hannah Baker, Laura Bennett, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Lindsey Crum, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Kalan Royal, Brent Sellers, Maria L. Silveira, Bridget Stice, João Vendramini, andJoão Vendramini
Other Contacts: Cheryl Mackowiak

The UF/IFAS South Florida Beef Forage Program (SFBFP) in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Program Evaluation and Organizational Development unit created a survey in 1982 to evaluate ranch management practices and determine benchmarks in cattle production and pasture management. The survey is updated and distributed every five years to ranchers in 17 south Florida counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, St. Lucie, and Sarasota. This data serves Florida ranchers, their allied industries, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies making or advocating for policy that affects ranchers. Written by Hannah Baker, Laura Bennett, Lauren Butler, Sonja Crawford, Lindsey Crum, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Kalan Royal, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Bridget Stice, and João Vendramini, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, August 2025.