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[โ€“] wander1236@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sort of relevant https://slate.com/business/2026/04/florida-state-orange-food-houses-real-estate.html

[โ€“] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yep, you basically can't grow oranges in Florida anymore, or most citrus really. Every tree I planted ended up getting the blight. Only my potted lime tree that I kept in a screened area did OK and produced fruit.