Which Fruits & Vegetables Grow in Florida?

Florida, also called the Sunshine State, is abundant with fruits and vegetables. The growing season usually lasts from April to October, but some fruits and vegetables grow all year in this tropic-like climate. The vast assortment of trees and other plant life makes Florida a very green state, producing food that is shipped all over the world.

Oranges

• Florida is a major supplier of oranges and trees can be seen all over the state. Florida puts oranges to good use making straight orange juice or combining oranges with grapefruits and pineapple to make special juice blends.

Squash

• Squash is a sweet vegetable grown in Florida during the fall, winter and early spring. Squash is high in vitamins C and A. Squash has a light sweet taste, making it great for a wide variety of dishes. Mashed squash is also an excellent vegetable for babies who are just starting to eat food. The Hobby Farms website says winter squash is a good source of fiber.

Sweet Corn

• Sweet corn is a common crop found in Florida. This type of corn is very popular because it is sweeter than other varieties. This type of corn grows in the spring and summer months in Florida.

Snap Beans

• Snap beans are a staple vegetable in Florida. These beans have tiny peas inside of green stalks. They are very nutritious and high sellers. Snap beans are a good source of vitamins A, C and calcium. These beans are also high minerals.

  Other vegetables grown in Florida are celery, cucumber and tomatoes.

Bananas and Papayas and other Tropical fruits

• Bananas are a common staple food in Florida because they are grown all across the state. These fruits are harvested all year round and sold in abundance. Bananas are a good source of B vitamins, potassium and vitamin C.

  According to the Florida Agriculture Website, papayas are harvested all year round. These fruits are a good source of vitamins A, C and potassium. Papayas have a juice sweet flavor, making them a favored fruit, especially during the summer months.

  Other tropical fruits grown in the Florida are strawberries, watermelons jack fruit, passion fruit and mangos. Jack fruits are greenish-yellow fruits that are loaded with calcium and vitamins A and C. Passion fruit is a luscious red fruit with jelly-like pulp inside and a good source of vitamins A, C and B. Mangos originally come from the tropics, but they are grown in Florida from May to October. These nutrient-dense fruits are a rich source of vitamins, A and C.

  In Florida you will also find coconut, avocados and guava along with dragon fruit and different types of limes and lemons. Mamey sapote is a distinguished fruit because it is not found in many places. These fruits have a sweet orange-like flavor.