Vegetables & Herbs

Pepper plants often look healthy even when something is wrong. You may have a large green plant covered in leaves, but no peppers. In Florida, this usually comes down to timing, heat, fertilizer, or watering. 1. It Is Too Hot Pepper plants like warmth, but they do not like extreme heat. When temperatures consistently rise above about 90°F, pepper flowers may drop before fruit forms. This is especially common in late spring and summer in South Florida. Instead: Plant peppers e

If you have ever tried to follow gardening advice from someone in another state, you already know the problem: Florida is different. Many vegetables that are easy to grow in cooler states struggle here because of the heat, humidity, pests, sandy soil, and long growing season. But there are vegetables that actually like Florida. These are 10 of the best vegetables to grow if you want success instead of frustration. 1. Seminole Pumpkin If there is one vegetable that deserves mo

Hey, fellow gardeners today, we’re going to take a closer look at sweet potatoes, a fantastic food that’s not just delicious but also easy to grow. Let’s dig in and discover more about these amazing veggies! Planting Time: Sweet potatoes thrive in warm weather, so it’s best to plant them when the sun is shining bright. Springtime, around late April to early June, is the perfect season to get your sweet potato adventure started. Whether you have a big garden or just a small po