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Winter Haven, Florida 33884
1024 Macon Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Mims, Florida 32754
2870 Cory Ct, Mims, FL 32754
Plant City, Florida 33563
1301 S Frontage Rd, Plant City, FL 33563
Silver Springs, Florida 34488
11821 SE 1st Street Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
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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