Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-62.008
Requirements for Citrus Nursery Site Approval
Effective Dec 28, 2025Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (3), (8), 581.1843(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(2), (13), 581.031(1), (14), (17), (23), 581.1843(3), (4) FS.Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- (1) Citrus nursery sites must be a minimum of 100 feet away from plants not certified by the department as being free of nematodes listed in Rule 5B-62.003, F.A.C., and free of any exterior, field or container grown plants from all genera, species, and varieties of the Rutaceous subfamilies Aurantioideae, Rutoideae, and Toddalioideae.
- (2) Sites found to be infested with nematodes listed in Rule 5B-62.003, F.A.C., will not be approved for in-ground production of citrus nursery stock. Citrus nursery stock may be produced on the site if grown on benches at least 18 inches above ground.
- (3) The site must be well drained with no runoff from surrounding areas.
- (4) The site must have a water supply for irrigation without using surface water.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (3), (8), 581.1843(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(2), (13), 581.031(1), (14), (17), (23), 581.1843(3), (4) FS. History–New 12-26-06, Amended 2-25-15, 12-28-25.