Food Forest Master Plant Selection Database for North Florida Zone 9a.xlsx

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3		SOURCES FOR FOOD FOREST PLANT IDEAS AND INFORMATION
4		Plants for a Future	https://pfaf.org/user/
5		Plant Real Florida	https://www.plantrealflorida.org/plants/
6		Florida Native Plant Society	https://www.fnps.org/plants
7		Florida Growables	https://www.growables.org/
8		Just Fruits and Exotics Growing Guides	https://justfruitsandexotics.com/growing-guides/?srsltid=AfmBOor47ktbYK1o_P678-qgJcB7tqeRBDcTyyIkvKcZGKYPtu-BrjT2
9		USDA Plants Database	https://plants.usda.gov/
10		Temperate Climate Permaculture Plant Index	https://tcpermaculture.com/site/plant-index/
11		North Carolina Extension Plants Database	https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/
12		Xeroxes Society, Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects	https://xerces.org/publications/plant-lists/native-plants-for-pollinators-and-beneficial-insects-florida
13		Atlas of Florida Plants, USF	https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/
14		Flora of the Southeastern US, North Carolina Botanical Garden	https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu/main.php?pg=search-taxon.php
15		IFAS Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida Friendly Principals	https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594
16		IFAS Edible Native Plants	https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/floridas-edible-native-plants/
17		IFAS Sustainable Home Food Production	https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/
18		Regional Conservation.org	https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/zipcodes.asp
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20		ANNUAL/PERENNIAL KEY
21		Annual = A	Annual plants complete their life cycle, from germination to seed production, within a single growing season and then die.
22		Reseeding Annual = RA	An annual plant that reproduces by dropping seeds that germinate and grow into new plants the following year.
23		Herbaceous Perennial = P	Any plant that persists for several years, usually with new herbaceous growth from a part that survives from season to season.
24		Evergreen/Hardy Perennial = HP	A plant that lasts three seasons or more, that retains its leaves throughout the year, and can withstand freezing temperatures in the area where it is growing.
25		Tender Perennial = TP	A plant that, while capable of living for more than two years like a typical perennial, is sensitive to frost and cannot survive harsh winters outdoors in the area where it is growing. Usually treated as annuals in colder climates or protected indoors or in greenhouse during cold weather.
26		Woody Perennial (Deciduous) = WP	A deciduous plant that lives for more than two years and develops a persistent, woody stem or trunk that provides structural support and remains above ground year-round. These plants are typically trees and shrubs.
27		Woody Perennial (Evergreen) = EWP	An evergreen plant that lives for more than two years and develops a persistent, woody stem or trunk that provides structural support and remains above ground year-round. These plants are typically trees and shrubs.
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29		FOREST LAYER HEIGHTS, GENERALLY
30		Canopy	30 feet and over
31		Subcanopy	10-30 feet
32		Shrub	2-10 feet
33		Herbaceous Layer	2-10 feet
34		Ground Cover	0-2 feet
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36		THIS DATABASE INCLUDES ONLY BASIC INFORMATION. THERE IS MORE TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A PLANT.
37		What size will it be at full maturity, both height and width?
38		What are its growth and root patterns? How will other plants fit around or under it?
39		What habitat does it prefer? Forest, Meadow, Edges, etc.
40		Does it prefer sun or shade?
41		What type of soil does it prefer?
42		What range of pH does it prefer?
43		How much moisture does it need?
44		When does it bloom?
45		How many chill hours does it need?
46		When does it fruit?
47		Does it need to be pruned? What other maintenance does it need?
48		Does it need another variety nearby for pollination? How close? Same or different variety? Opposite Sex?
49		What particular variety or cultivar works best for your environment, for a particular spot or microclimate?
50		What are the negative aspects of the plant?
51		What part of the plant is edible, if any?
52		What type of processing do the edible parts need to be palatable?
53		Are any parts of the plant toxic to humans or animals?
54		Is it particularly vulnerable to any pests or diseases?
55		What other services does it provide? Medicinal, fiber, material for garden structures, dyes, wildlife food, etc.
56		What are its potential positive/negative effects on the surrounding ecosystem?
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58		LOCATION OF PLANTS IN THE VEGHEADZ GARDEN
59		Letters in the first column of the database refers to the quadrant of the VegHeadz Forest Garden where that plant is presently growing
60		Letters in italics in the second column are the codes for locating the plants on the VegHeadz Food Forest Site Plan		Food Forest Site plan
61	NW	- Northwest Quadrant
62	NE	- Northeast Quadrant
63	SW	- Southwest Quadrant
64	SE	- Southeast Quadrant
65	E	- Perennial(s) growing elsewhere in the VegHeadz garden
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