Citrus

Our citrus industry developed from 16th-century Spanish introductions of sour orange, sweet orange, lemon, lime, and citron from either seeds or seedlings (plants grown from seed). Many wild citrus groves originated from these seeds and seedlings.
Citrus was spread further by Indians and by pioneers who settled the hammocks, rivers and lakes of north Florida and the eastern Florida seaboard. These wild plantings were cultivated on a limited scale. It was not until better transportation stimulated demand that growers improved horticultural practices to increase fruit yield. More...

 

Planting & Caring for Your Citrus Tree

Here you can find out how to grow a healthy happy citrus tree

 

 

Citrus Varieties

Looking for info on a Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, or Lime then you have come to the right place

 

 

Bugs that Enjoy Citrus

Find out what is "buggin" your citrus tree

 

 

Diseases & Disorders of Citrus

If your citrus tree just doesn't look right, then check here and see if we have the reason why

 

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