Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: How can I convert this garden into consistent productivity?, 1 by jlprintz

jlprintz wrote:
I live in Central Florida where soil conditions are poor, heat and humidity are intolerable, rainfall is unpredictable, and fungal/viral/insect pests proliferate ("a tropical paradise"). About 3 years ago I filled in my 18' x 32' pool with local "topsoil." I added about 16" of layers of wood chips and leaves, mushroom compost, peat moss and sandy soil. I've had mixed results so far with a variety of edible plants. Bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cowpeas have done well. Kale, bok choi, onions survive. Zuchini did fabulous first year and thereafter have been devastated by pickle moths. Tomatoes produced poorly one year then root-knot nematodes (I think) prevented them from producing any fruit the next year. Is there a list of fruits/vegetables that will grow in these conditions with minimal assistance?