Have you heard of the Sugar Belle® mandarin hybrid variety? This small fruit might make a big impact. Citrus greening disease was first found in Florida in 2005 and has disrupted our citrus industry ever since, reducing production by 75% according to USDA APHIS. While there is no known cure for citrus greening, University of Florida researchers have created a variety that is greening-tolerant, the Sugar Belle®! It is a hybrid of Sweet Clementine and Minneola varieties, has a sweet and tangy flavor, and is easy to peel! In studying what makes Sugar Belles® less affected by greening, UF researchers are hoping to develop other tolerant cultivars which could significantly improve our citrus industry in Florida. Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County on Tuesday, July 18 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for a Dooryard Citrus Workshop and learn about residential citrus selection, planting, and care! Sugar Belles® and Tree Defender will be available for purchase. Register here: https://bit.ly/3OVRKBe