Organic Peach Production in Florida

Organic peach production systems in Florida are an attractive option for farmers selling direct-to-consumer, including U-Pick operations. Profitability is contingent upon appropriate cultivar selection, efficient nutrient and water management, preventative pest management, and selling fruit for a p...

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Main Authors: David Campbell, Danielle Treadwell, Ali Sarkhosh, Oscar E. Liburd, Jeff Brecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2022-10-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/130387
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Summary:Organic peach production systems in Florida are an attractive option for farmers selling direct-to-consumer, including U-Pick operations. Profitability is contingent upon appropriate cultivar selection, efficient nutrient and water management, preventative pest management, and selling fruit for a price premium during the early market window. This comprehensive 14-page fact sheet includes evidence- and producer-based best practice recommendations and is designed for small- and mid-size farm operators who are certified organic or who desire to use organic practices. Written by David Campbell, Danielle Treadwell, Ali Sarkhosh, Oscar E. Liburd, and Jeff Brecht, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1447
ISSN:2576-0009