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Scouting and Pest Management Guidelines for Vegetables in SW Florida
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Phil Stansly
University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Southwest Florida Research and Education Center
Immokalee, Florida

Florida Vegetable Industry

  • 314,000 acres harvested 1997-98 season.

  • Annual value $1.7 billion

  • 80% of the 20 major vegetables produced are shipped to out-of-state and export markets.

  • Acreage of Major Crops: Sweet corn 45 K, Potatoes, 43.5 K, Tomatoes, 37.5 K, Watermelons, 33K, Snap beans, 32.9 K, Bell Peppers 20.3 K

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