General Production Information

● Commercial herb production in Florida is conducted by approximately two dozen small or single-person operations. The most prevalent herbs grown are those listed in the title, although small plantings of almost any herb can eventually be located. Herb value and production estimates are not tracked by state or federal agencies. ● Herb acreage is less than 500 acres in total, and is distributed between greenhouse and field grown plants. Cut production is often field based, while live plants (for immediate consumption or replanting) are generally propagated in greenhouses. Production Region Herbs can be grown throughout the state, but commercial production is concentrated in the southern portion due to the benefit of higher year-round temperatures. There is also some production (field and greenhouse) in the northern part of the state. Cultivation generally occurs throughout the year for greenhouse operations, while field production occurs between late September and May