This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains the principles and practices of organic vegetable gardening in Florida, focusing on using natural inputs, understanding organic certification standards, and selecting appropriate materials and methods for home gardeners. It emphasizes building soil health, proper soil testing, and nutrient management strategies.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, introduces the foundational principles of organic crop production, emphasizing the use of ecological processes, soil health management, and preventative strategies to maintain productivity without synthetic inputs. It highlights the importance of developing an Organic System Plan that integrates soil fertility, crop rotation, and pest management practices.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains how drip irrigation systems are designed and managed for small-scale conventional and organic vegetable farms, including key components such as pumps, filters, tubing, and emitters. It outlines best practices for system layout, maintenance, and irrigation scheduling to improve water-use efficiency, crop performance, and nutrient delivery through precise application methods.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, provides an overview of organic blueberry production in Florida, including market trends, certification requirements, and the economic considerations of organic systems. It also outlines practical management strategies—such as soil fertility, pest and disease control, and cultural practices—to maintain plant health and productivity in organic blueberry systems.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, provides an overview of using high tunnels to enhance organic vegetable production in Florida, explaining their design, types, and how they modify growing conditions to improve yield and crop quality. It discusses the benefits and limitations of high tunnel systems—such as season extension, pest and disease management, and microclimate control—along with key challenges.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains the differences between organic and inorganic fertilizers and soil amendments, highlighting how each type affects soil health, plant growth, environmental sustainability, and farm profitability. It also provides practical guidance on selecting and applying fertilizers—emphasizing nutrient content, release patterns, and proper management practices.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains how natural and organic-compatible products—such as plant-based oils, microbial insecticides, soaps, and mineral compounds—can be used to manage pests in landscapes and gardens. It outlines the modes of action, target pests, and proper application of these materials.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains how intercropping and increasing crop diversity can influence pest populations by reducing host availability, enhancing beneficial insects, and suppressing weeds within agricultural systems. It discusses different intercropping strategies and emphasizes how combining crops, rotations, and habitat plants can support integrated pest management.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, presents the results of a survey comparing organic and conventional farmers’ perspectives on pest management and bird conservation in north Florida agricultural systems. It highlights farmers’ attitudes toward birds as beneficial for pest control and their willingness to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, provides an overview of the strawberry seed bug as an emerging pest in organic strawberry production, describing its identification, life cycle, and the environmental conditions that favor population growth. It also outlines monitoring techniques and organic-compatible management strategies to help growers effectively manage infestations.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, provides guidance on maintaining the quality and safety of organic vegetables by emphasizing proper handling, sanitation, and postharvest practices throughout production and distribution. It outlines key strategies such as worker hygiene, contamination prevention, and careful storage and transport.

This publication, produced by the University of Florida, explains soil solarization as a non-chemical method for managing soilborne pests by covering moist soil with clear plastic to trap solar heat and raise temperatures to levels that kill weeds, nematodes, insects, and plant pathogens. It outlines the conditions, timing, and step-by-step procedures needed for effective solarization.