Collards may be grown in a variety of soils. Heavier loamy soils will produce the greatest yields. The lighter, well drained, sandy soils are best for early spring crops. Soils should be well drained, rich in organic matter and have a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
Naval Air Station Pensacola, located in Escambia County, is home to the world-famous Blue Angels precision flight team. NAS Pensacola, recognized as a premier naval installation in the Department of the Navy, is primarily dedicated to the training of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel in naval aviation.
A section of Santa Rosa Island, containing the unincorporated community of Navarre Beach, is also part of South Santa Rosa County. Major bodies of water including Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola Bay and East Bay strongly influence the housing and life style of citizens in the southern part of the county.