Florida’s fall months are a fantastic time to grow, pick, and enjoy fresh fruits and veggies. In celebration of Florida freshness, and in recognition “Fruits & Veggies–More Matters Month” this September, Weight Success Centers is featuring food and garden tips for Florida.
Florida-Fresh Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs
Yes, we all know our warm and tropical region is famous for oranges, but there are limitless options for growing other fruits, veggies, and herbs in the Sunshine State. From hanging tomatoes on your condo’s balcony, to growing pineapples or shallow-rooted greens like spinach and arugula in your garden, there are bountiful ways to grow fresh foods.
Fall recipes, specifically, often call for delicious foods like cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, eggplant, and many others that can be cultivated in our own backyards. Growing and enjoying these and other fiber-rich foods can help reduce your costs at the grocery store and boost your body for healthy digestion.
In addition to produce, Florida offers beautiful weather for growing herbs like basil, thyme, parsley, and mint on a year-round basis. Our Florida physicians at Weight Success Centers often emphasize the value and medicinal benefits of these types of plants and herbs for seasoning healthy meals at home.
Growing Fresh Foods to Cultivate Better Health
Plant-based diets full of fruits, vegetables, and herbs can supply the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants needed for immunity, healthy digestion, vibrant skin, and overall good health. If you want to grow into a better state of health, now is a great time to start gardening.
To begin growing fresh and healthy foods, you will want to define a garden plan. In the plan, you will need to designate the right space for sunlight, shade, rain, drainage, layout, and size for the specific types of plants you plan to grow. Also, it is important to determine the soil type and pH for optimal conditions. A Florida landscaper, master gardener, or expert at your local nursery could help point you in the right direction for planting and caring for plants in your Florida garden.
If you do not have a green thumb, you can simply rely on Florida’s farming communities, farmers markets, and grocery stores packed full of fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs ready for you to enjoy this fall. The physicians and experts at Weight Success Centers encourage you to contact us for more information about medical treatments, nutritional tips, meal plans, and solutions to maintain health and wellness.
What fruits, veggies, and herbs do you like to grow in Florida? Join the conversation on Tampa Aestheics’ social media sites and find more great tips to share with your friends and families.
