Florida continues to shine in the U.S. pepper production scene, even with the rising competition from imports. We cultivate a diverse range of peppers, from sweet bell peppers to specialty varieties like jalapeños and habaneros. Like many other vegetable crops, field peppers are grown on raised beds with plastic mulch and drip irrigation.

If you’ve ever grown peppers, you’re likely familiar with some of the major pests and diseases that can affect them. The two biggest culprits that come to mind are bacterial leaf spot and pepper weevil. But there’s so much more to learn about peppers! From breeding the best varieties to effective pest management and postharvest techniques, we’ve got a lot to share.

Join us for an upcoming field day to get all the latest updates on pepper production. Here are the details:

Date: October 23, 2024.

Location: University of Florida/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU)

2556 County Highway 318 Citra, FL 32113

Time: 8:30 AM – 3 PM.

Cost: $5

Registration: https://pepper24.eventbrite.com

For more information reach out to:

• Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at 352-955-2402 or tatiana.sanchez@uf.edu.
• Dr. ‘Saba’ Rathinasabapathi, Professor, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, at 352-339-4269 or brath@ufl.edu