Picture going outside into your garden and picking a juicy, fresh tangerine from your own tree. Growing tangerines at home not only gives you a steady supply of tasty citrus fruits, but it also gives you the satisfaction of taking care of and picking your own food. After reading this piece, you’ll know everything you need to know to plant and care for tangerine trees in your garden so you can enjoy fresh apples all year long.
Picking the Right type: Picking the right type of tangerine is very important for growing them well. Some common types of tangerines are Satsuma, Clementine, Dancy, and Honey Murcott. When choosing a variety, think about things like the temperature, the size of the tree, the fruit’s qualities (like not having seeds, being easy to peel, etc.), and your own personal tastes. Talk to gardening or nursery professionals in your area to find out which type of orange will grow best where you live.
Selecting a spot in your yard that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight every day is important for tangerine trees because they do best in full sunlight. Tangerine trees can’t stand soil that stays wet for long, so make sure the soil drains well. If your soil is heavy on clay or doesn’t drain well, you might want to add organic matter like compost or well-rotted dung to make it drain better and have more nutrients.
Putting the Tree Down: To plant your citrus tree, do these things:
Make a hole that is twice as big as the tree’s root ball and just a little less deep than where it was grown in the nursery.
Be careful not to hurt the tree’s roots as you carefully take it out of its pot.
Put the tree in the hole, making sure it’s at the same depth it was when it was new.
Put dirt back into the hole and gently press it down around the tree’s base.
To settle the earth and get rid of air pockets, give the newly planted tree a lot of water.
Watering and fertilizing: Tangerine trees that are still young need to be watered regularly so that their roots can grow strong. Deeply water plants only sometimes, and let the soil dry out a bit in between. Reduce how often you water the tree as it gets older, but increase the amount you give it. Putting organic mulch around the tree’s base helps keep the soil wet and stops weeds from growing.
Follow the directions on the package to feed your orange tree a balanced citrus fertilizer. Fertilizer should only be used in early spring and late summer. It should not be fed in late fall or winter, as it can cause new growth that is more likely to be damaged by frost.
Maintenance and Pruning: Tangerine trees need to be pruned to keep their shape, get rid of dead or diseased branches, and let more air and sunlight into the top. Cut back the tree before it starts to grow new leaves in late winter or early spring. Get rid of any stems or suckers that are growing below the graft union.
Check your tangerine tree often for diseases and bugs like aphids, scale insects, and citrus canker. To keep any problems under control, do what needs to be done, like using organic poisons or talking to gardening experts in your area.
One of the best things about growing tangerines at home is that you can enjoy their fresh taste and smell right from your own lawn. You can grow healthy tangerine trees that produce lots of fruit if you choose the right type and give them the right amount of water, fertilizer, and pruning. Say goodbye to store-bought tangerines and start growing your own. This will add a wonderful touch of homemade goodness to your life.