Did you know Hillsborough County is home to dozens of crops? Local farmers and ranchers are responsible for growing many of the fruits, vegetables, and livestock that land in area grocery stores. Learn about them here.
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Blueberries
February 27, 2018
April's harvest: Blueberries
Hillsborough County farmers grow more than 60 crops. In...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Strawberries
February 11, 2022
Harvest: Strawberries
When are fresh Hillsborough County strawberries available at local...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Summer Squash
June 19, 2019
When is fresh Hillsborough County summer squash available at local groceries and farm stands?
March...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Honey
April 25, 2019
When is Hillsborough County honey available at local groceries and farm stands?
Throughout the...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Artichoke
March 5, 2019
When are fresh Hillsborough County artichokes available at local groceries and farm stands?
Florida...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Tomatoes
May 26, 2017
November's harvest: Tomatoes
When are fresh Hillsborough County tomatoes available at local...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Kohlrabi
January 29, 2019
Fun fact:
Kohlrabi leaves are excellent in salads, or cooked like collard greens. Kohlrabi stems...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Oranges
October 26, 2018
When are fresh Hillsborough County oranges available at local groceries and farm stands?
October...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Pineberries
January 27, 2022
When are fresh Hillsborough County pineberries available at local groceries and farm stands?
The...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Beef Cattle
September 14, 2018
How do ranchers raise cattle in Hillsborough County?
Female cows are bred to produce calves,...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Mangoes
July 17, 2018
Fun facts:
Mangoes are the most widely consumed fruit in the world. They are related to cashews and...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Hot and Mini Bell Peppers
October 18, 2017
October's Harvest: Hot and Mini Peppers
Fun fact: Though commercial production takes...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Asian Fusion Vegetables
January 7, 2019
Fun fact:
More than 20 vegetables are grown in Florida that can be used in Asian fusion recipes....
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Peaches
May 4, 2018
May's Harvest: Peaches
When are fresh Hillsborough County peaches available at local...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Southern Peas
June 11, 2018
When are fresh Southern peas available at Hillsborough County groceries and farm stands?
April...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Sweet Corn
April 10, 2018
April's harvest: Sweet Corn
Fun fact:
The average ear of corn has an even number of rows of...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Okra
July 14, 2017
July's harvest: Okra
Fun fact: Mature okra can be used to make rope and paper.
When is fresh...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Tangerines
January 11, 2018
Fun fact: Florida is the second-largest producer of tangerines in the United States, behind...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Broccoli
December 7, 2017
Where is broccoli most commonly grown in Hillsborough County?
Though broccoli is not grown...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Grapefruit
October 18, 2017
When is fresh local grapefruit available at local groceries and farm stands?
Grapefruit reach...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Eggplants
June 20, 2018
Hillsborough County farmers grow more than 60 crops. In this monthly feature we discuss a seasonal...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Cantaloupes
May 3, 2017
May's Harvest: Cantaloupe
Fun fact:
The papal gardens of Cantalupo, Italy, inspired the melon's...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Zucchini
November 14, 2018
March's harvest: Zucchini
Credit: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service
Fun...
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Homegrown Hillsborough: Watermelon
May 10, 2021
What varieties of watermelons are grown commercially here?
Sensation, Joy Ride, Excalibur,...