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home food preparation
sweetcorn
okra
eggplants
tomatoes
peppers
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This publication is intended for individuals who are interested in knowing more about warm-season crops that are grown in Florida, as well as ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals. Written by Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2025.
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