Sodium is an important mineral for the body because it is an electrolyte, which means that it has an electrical charge when dissolved in water. Unusually high levels of sodium in your body can raise your blood pressure and result in a condition known as hypernatremia, resulting in cellular dysfunction.
In some cases, such as with blueberry, commercial marketing channels exist in Florida. In other cases, growers may have to develop their markets. Some fruit crops, such as blueberry, can be grown and marketed in Florida during early-season market windows that currently belong exclusively to Florida.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes four distinct planting or hardiness zones in Florida. These zones are a general guideline for people living the area as to what plants should flourish given the average climate and conditions. On a scale from 1 to 11, Florida ranges from 8a to 11. Even if a plant matches a hardiness zone, consider outside factors such as rainfall, humidity and heat when planting.