The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
It is important to think about pollinators, especially during spring while plants are blooming. Pollinators play a crucial role in food security by enabling the production of many of the crops we rely on food. Many of these crops depend on pollinators for successful fruit production, and without them, crop yields would be significantly reduced….
Winter Storm Elliott brought freezing temperatures to the Panhandle on Dec. 24 that lasted through Dec. 28, 2022. While we’ve seen freezing temperatures in years past,none remained below freezing for as long as Winter Storm Elliott did, resulting in significant injury to many of our beloved plants, including our citrus trees. We’ve received many calls…
The Cooperative Extension System is a partnership between state, federal and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. We operate through land grant universities, such as the University of Florida and Florida A&M University and in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture. Our mission within Extension is to provide…
