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Brooksville, Florida 34602
25688 Powell Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
Odessa, Florida 33556
10730 Lake Blanche Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
Archer, Florida 32618
13000 SW 121st Ave, Archer, FL 32618
Thonotosassa, Florida 33592
9491 Rockhill Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Brooksville, Florida 34604
17250 Benes Roush Rd, Brooksville, FL 34604
Miami, Florida 33170
13720 SW 216th St, Miami, FL 33170
Dover, Florida 33527
3830 McIntosh Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Ocoee, Florida 34761
350 E Orlando Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761
Palatka, Florida 32177
487 Millican Rd, Palatka, FL 32177
De Leon Springs, Florida 32130
601 Johnson Lake Rd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130
Micanopy, Florida 32667
1223 136th Pl, Micanopy, FL 32667
Citra, Florida 32113
4500 E Hwy 318, Citra, FL 32113
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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