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.
Fruit are produced throughout the year, but the bulk of production in Florida occurs during the summer months. Up to a 25 lbs of fruit per tree can be expected three years after planting, increasing to 100-250 lbs per year when trees attain maturity. Fruit are ripe when flesh softens slightly and turns a light yellow.