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Citrus Research and Education Center

Citrus Research and Education Center

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Homeowner Education


homeowner education

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.

  • View the Master Gardener website

Presentations

  • Dooryard Citrus Initiative Presentations
    • 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

  • Master Gardener Seminar Presentations
    • The Citrus Greening Fight
    • UF/IFAS Plant Improvement Program
    • Growing Citrus in the Florida Home Garden
    • Citrus Insect and Mite Pests
    • Idenfication and Management of Common Citrus Diseases
    • Caring for Your Citrus Tree
    • Citrus Variety and Licensed Nurseries

  • Master Gardener Training
    • Identification and Management of Common Diseases/Disorders
    • Arthropod Pests of Citrus
    • Care and Maintenance of Citrus Trees

Educational Documents

  • Horticulture
    • Citrus Nutrition Management Practices
    • Citrus Culture in the Home Landscape
    • HLB and Nutrient Deficiency Identification
    • Florida Citrus Activity Book
    • Lemon Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
    • Key Lime Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

  • Insects
    • Children’s Citrus Activity: Diaprepes Root Weevil
    • CPQG: Diaprepes Root Weevil
    • CPQG: Asian Citrus Psyllid
    • CPQG: Brown Soft Scale
    • CPQG: Citrus Leafminer
    • Tap Sampling for Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP)
    • Citrus Canker & Greening Handling Protocols for MGs
    • Frequently Asked Questions about HLB for Homeowners
    • Florida Citrus Activity Book
    • Citrus Tree Care for the Home Gardener in the HLB Era

  • Diseases
    • Citrus Greening
    • Citrus Canker
    • Exotic Diseases
    • Citrus Canker & Greening Handling Protocols for MGs
    • Citrus Problems in the Home Landscape
    • 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
    • Florida Citrus Activity Book
    • Citrus Tree Care for the Home Gardener in the HLB Era

  • Varieties 
    • Children’s Citrus Activity: Citrus Counting
    • Citrus Culture in the Home Landscape
    • Florida Citrus Activity Book
    • Lemon Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
    • Key Lime Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
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