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Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Vegetable Horticulture

The Vegetable Horticulture program focus on the development of vegetable production practices to improve productivity, and product quality.

Major crops:  tomato, bell pepper, and cucurbits, as well as new specialty crops.

The research and extension program emphasize soil fertility, cover crops, water management, crop variety testing, and integration of technology with crop production practices.

UF / IFAS SWFREC - Immokalee 
2685 SR 29 N | Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-3444

Florida Vegetable Production Guide This handbook is designed to provide Florida growers with the latest information on crop cultivars, cultural practices, and pest management.