Description

Add Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) to backyard orchards by starting it from seed. Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil as this perennial garden crop establishes.

Begin with a prepared bed or container and sow at the appropriate depth for the crop. Water moderately and prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged as seedlings emerge, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

Product Features
Small round fruit with loose, bright orange skin that peels easily
Flesh is orange, seedless or with a few small seeds
Tree produces white blossoms
Suitable for home orchards
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypePerennial Citrus Tree
SunlightFull sun, 6–8 hours daily.
SoilWell-draining sandy loam, pH 5.5–7.0.
Planting MethodSow seeds 2 cm deep
Germination Time2–4 weeks
Temperature18–32°C
WateringKeep soil evenly moist. Reduce watering in winter.
DifficultyIntermediate

2. How to Grow

1

Sow seeds 2 cm deep. Germination in 2–4 weeks.

2

Full sun, 6–8 hours daily.

3

Well-draining sandy loam, pH 5.5–7.0.

4

Keep soil evenly moist. Reduce watering in winter.

5

Keep at 18–32°C. Fertilize every 2–3 months. Prune in late winter.

3. Garden Uses

Home orchards Sunny garden beds Large patio containers Greenhouses Edible landscapes

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