Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2021: $399,999.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2024
Grant Recipients:
University of Florida; University of Puerto Rico ; University of Georgia
Region: Southern
State: Florida
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Geoffrey Meru
University of Florida
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Carlene Chase
University of Florida
Dr. Andrew MacIntosh
University of Florida
Dr. Angela Ramírez
University of Puerto Rico
Dr. Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar
University of Florida
Andre da Silva
Auburn University
Description:
The calabaza squash (or Cuban pumpkin) is a nutritional powerhouse that is adapted to Florida’s tropical climate with minimal irrigation requirements, easy to grow, almost pest free, and an excellent crop you can use in rotation with others. Learn how to grow them in your garden from Dr. Geoffrey Meru, the University of Florida researcher looking at helping commercial growers turn them into the state’s next niche crop.
Type:
Webinar
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
This product is associated with the project "Specialty Pumpkin: Laying the Groundwork for an Emerging Crop and Lucrative Products"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.