Resources
When people think Florida, they think of citrus. Whether you have lived in Florida for many years or recently began calling Florida your home, you have probably heard about the Florida citrus industry. Citrus brings billions of dollars to our state every year and covers our landscape. The beauty and smell of citrus is unique and is enjoyable by Florida residents and visitors.
With the beauty of citrus comes struggles that we continually monitor and manage to keep citrus the number one crop for our state. This pests and diseases show no boundaries throughout Florida and managing these issues is a top priority. Not only do we have pest and disease issues, we have general tree care which includes selecting the variety to grow, how to plant it, where to plant it and so much more.
This webpage is dedicated to providing homeowners information on caring for their citrus trees. There are presentations that will be updated in the fall annually that cover pest and disease identification and management, general tree care, and a brief historical and economic overview of Florida citrus.
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How to Videos / PDFs
How to Plant a Citrus Tree (PDF)
How to Apply Dry Soluble Fertilizer (PDF)
How to Apply Foliar Chemicals (PDF)
How to Install an Individual Protective Cover (IPC) (PDF)
IPCs may be purchased at a number of vendors: Check out vendors here Where to Buy – Citrus Greening Prevention | The Tree Defender
How to Mix and Apply Kaolin Clay (PDF)
The following grove management technique is currently being studied as part of a research trial. UF/IFAS is not recommending this technique for home gardeners at this time. This information is presented for informational purposes only.
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Educational Documents
- Diseases
- Citrus Greening
- Citrus Canker
- Exotic Diseases
- Citrus Canker & Greening Handling Protocols for MGs
- Homeowner Fact Sheet Citrus Canker
- Citrus Foliar Fungal Diseases for the Dooryard
- Phytophthora Related Diseases for the Dooryard
- HLB vs. Blight and Tristeza
- Exotic Diseases of Citrus
- Citrus Black Spot
- Citrus Foliar Fungal Diseases for the Dooryard
- Dooryard Citrus Production: Asiatic Citrus Canker Disease
- Frequently Asked Questions about HLB for Homeowners
- HLB Leaf and Fruit Symptom Identification
- HLB and Nutrient Deficiency Identification
- Citrus Tree Care for the Home Gardener in the HLB Era
- Horticulture
- Insects
- Varieties
- Diseases
- Children and Classroom Activities
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Citrus in the Home Landscape Presentations
The following presentations were originally presented to UF/IFAS Extension horticulture agents in an on-line in-service on November 3, 2021.
- Welcome and Research Update
- New Varieties for the Backyard
- Citrus Trees in the Backyard
- Nutrition and Irrigation Practices
- Citrus Insect and Mite Pests
- Identification and Management of Common Citrus Diseases
- New Variety Licensing and Licensed Nurseries
- Closing Remarks
Home Citrus Project 2023 - Year 2 - June 28, 2023.
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Master Gardener Workshop Presentations
The following presentations were originally presented to UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteers in an on-line webinar on May 20, 2021.