Florida citrus growers using old ideas with modern twist

Citrus growers are using regenerative agriculture. Letting weeds grow and planting cover crops under trees may be the key to protecting trees from greening, according to experts.
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[@mrs.b6719]

As a native Floridian, I'm SO happy these growers haven't given up! And they haven't given in to developers for pennies only to destroy their family's legacy. Florida used to be the leader in orange growing and everywhere you traveled throughout Florida, you'd see miles of beautiful orange groves. AND oranges along with juice was better and cheaper. NOW all you see for miles is ugly housing developments that sit on postage size lots overcrowding our state that's sinking back into the ocean at a more rapid speed than predicted when I was in college. PLUS now, a gallon of Florida orange juice has gone from $3 to $8😢 GOOD JOB FLORIDA GROVE OWNERS for thriving and your commitment 👏 😊🍊

[@alabamagirl2725]

My grandaddy back in the 70s always used cover crop. It made a difference. Cover crop not only eliminates your seed bank but puts nutrients in your soil.

[@vickiehague1509]

Love our citrus growers, we really appreciate the citrus in Florida ❤

[@chargermopar]

This explains why wild citrus trees are still thriving!

[@JOESSECRETGARDEN85]

I love fresh oranges straight from the tree

[@Deltonagardens]

Mulch, more mulch, lots and lots of oak mulch under the trees is my technique and so far its looking better than anything else ive seen tried.

[@michaelangelowasmid]

I just found 4 trees with canker in my grove 😢. Had to rip them out and burn. Wondering if this could help protect my other trees if they arnt already affected

[@constitutionloversue]

Practice makes perfect, Grand dad probably had a lot of practice. Glad people remember

[@lilalarochelle9596]

Great news!!!!! The citrus industry paye the bills at my house, we worry for the disappearing groves here in Polk County. Citrus belongs in Florida, its good to see people fighting to save it!

[@wes4325]

That is so true he is not telling no lie. That is the best way to sustain development of fruits is started by the roots. If the roots is come terminated food won’t be good so you have to take care of your soil

[@deidradahl2802]

Nature knows how to regulate itself.

[@KentSutton-xb8ms]

Some Groves Need To Protected From Sale To Save Species

[@Mr1159pm]

So what do they do exactly? What do the plant under the trees?

[@dutchvoornik6401]

3 or 4 shovelfuls of humus at the trunk makes a substantial difference.

[@ronbo4715]

Old ways are ALWAYS best!!!

[@hross5631]

The secret is usually in the soil. Despite the slogans, better living isn't always through chemistry...

[@world_peace1]

Very good.. great news.

[@mrMacGoover]

You can thank big corporations like DOW chemicals for that soil and nutrient destruction.

[@user-yd3uh4pz5e]

So your saying if you just put the seed in the soil, give it water/sunlight and no chemicals that it will grow? What a coincidence.

[@AnenLaylle7023]

You don't grow citrus from seed....They are all clones. Farming is extremely difficult. It's much more than water and sunlight.

[@MermaidOfMesopotamia]

Please dont eve give up. South African oranges are disgusting 🤢 and dry. I don't want south African, mexican, or Brazilian oranges and orange juice...I want Florida oranges and orange juice ONLY. its a shame that Florida brand orange juice comes from mexico and brazil.

[@devenn4605]

✝️Christ died for our sins was✝️ buried and rose again John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 🙏❤ repent and believe 😊 remember Jesus loves you❤ no matter what

[@bidenisasnake9932]

You Totally missed the point here.

[@richardwalcott8332]

All you have to do is read your Bible. It’s in the Old Testament. It’s called the land Sabbath, every seven years you rest the land and let it rejuvenate. Yeah, we said the Bible is an outdated book.😊😂