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Winter Haven, Florida 33880
2851 Thornhill Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Lithia, Florida 33547
11920 Neal Rd, Lithia, FL 33547
Brooksville, Florida 34614
15056 Eckerley Dr, Brooksville, FL 34614
Miami, Florida 33187
15701 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
Tampa, Florida 33602
1108 E Scott St, Tampa, FL 33602
St Cloud, Florida 34772
4261 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud, FL 34772
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
9214 Herold Hill Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Jupiter, Florida 33478
13940 182nd Ct N, Jupiter, FL 33478
Dover, Florida 33527
3321 Moores Lake Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
57 Valley Rise Rd, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Lakeland, Florida 33810
3320 Shady Oak Dr E, Lakeland, FL 33810
Clermont, Florida 34714
16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
Florida farming started with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash. Spanish explorers brought citrus trees in the 1500s, which grew perfectly in Florida's warm climate. The railroad in the 1880s let Florida farmers ship oranges and other crops to northern cities in winter. Florida became America's winter vegetable garden, growing fresh food when other states were too cold.
Florida has warm, humid weather year-round that's perfect for tropical and subtropical crops. Central Florida has sandy soil with underground springs that provide water for citrus groves. South Florida is almost tropical and can grow mangoes, avocados, and other exotic fruits. The Everglades area has rich, dark soil perfect for growing winter vegetables.
Florida strawberries are ready from December through April, growing when most other places are too cold. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits ripen from October through May and taste best in winter. You can pick blueberries in April and May before the summer heat gets too strong. Florida also grows tropical fruits like mangoes and papayas that you can pick in summer.
Winter and spring are the best times to visit Florida farms when the weather is comfortable and crops are ripe. Summer can be very hot, humid, and rainy, making farm visits less pleasant. Many citrus groves offer tours where you can learn about growing oranges and taste fresh juice. Bring sunscreen and water because Florida sun is strong even in winter.
December-April for strawberries, October-June for citrus
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