How many years does it take for an orange tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Orange Trees

Orange trees are planted in both the north and south of China. They prefer a warm and humid environment and are suitable for growing in areas with abundant rainfall, a long frost-free period and distinct four seasons. They are generally planted in spring and autumn. After planting, attention should be paid to the management of fertilizer and water.

There are many varieties of oranges, generally 16 to 21. The most common is the sugar orange, which has a unique sweet taste and is very fragrant. The tribute orange is a new variety with tender and soft flesh. The kumquat is only one-third the size of a normal orange, with a sweet, astringent and chewy taste. It is mainly distributed in Guizhou.

Orange trees bear fruit after several years of planting

Orange trees usually bear fruit in 2-3 years, but different planting techniques and environments will also result in different fruiting periods. In addition, traditional oranges mature in October and November in autumn, but now due to the development of hybrid technology, there are also oranges that mature in the midwinter season from December to January of the following year and in 2-3 early spring.

Why don't orange trees bear fruit?

The reason why orange trees do not bear fruit may be that the weather is cold during the flowering period, which affects pollination. If fertilizer is not applied in time and the tree is malnourished, the flower buds will be difficult to differentiate, causing the pistil to degenerate and it will be difficult to bear fruit. In addition, if artificial pollination is not carried out, the tree will not bear fruit.

Key points of high-yield planting technology for orange trees

1. Soil : Orange trees are suitable for planting in loose, fertile, humus-rich sandy loam or sandy soil. Apply sufficient base fertilizer in advance to improve soil fertility.

2. Watering : Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during the growth period. Water in the morning and evening in summer, control watering in winter, provide sufficient light, and shade is needed if the light intensity is high in summer.

3. Fertilization: Orange trees should be fertilized frequently with thin fertilizers according to the tree, the weather and the soil. Plants with strong fertilizer tolerance, large growth and many fruits can be fertilized more, otherwise less fertilizer should be applied. No fertilizer should be applied during the dormant period. If base fertilizer is applied, reduce the fertilization, and if not, increase the number of fertilizations.

4. Pruning and shaping: The branches and leaves of orange trees can be pruned in time to reduce the loss of nutrients and allow the fruit to grow better. Depending on the variety planted, they can be pruned into natural round head shape, tower shape, single-branch cliff shape, double-branch antler shape, three-branch cup shape, weeping willow shape, dragon curve shape and other tree shapes.