How many years does it take for sugar oranges to bear fruit?

Introduction to the cultivation of tangerines

The growth, development, flowering and fruiting of Satsuma mandarin oranges are closely related to environmental conditions such as temperature, sunshine, water (humidity), soil, altitude, wind, terrain, etc. Among these conditions, the temperature has the greatest impact. Even a temperature difference of 0.5 degrees can sometimes result in completely different results. The suitable growth temperature is between 12.5 and 37 degrees Celsius. Too low a temperature will cause the Satsuma mandarin oranges to freeze.

Satsuma mandarin oranges have a wide adaptability to the environment and can be planted in autumn from September to November, winter from January to February, and spring from April to May. They can grow normally for 60 years without any problems. Satsuma mandarin oranges are a specialty of Luocheng, Yunfu, Guilin, Deqing, Guangning, and Sihui.

The fruit of sugar orange planting for several years

In terms of growth age, mandarin oranges generally start to bear fruit in the third year of planting. Trees that are 3-5 years old can be called young fruit-bearing trees. During this period, the fruit-bearing trees need to continue to expand their crowns and continue to produce high yields. During maintenance, attention should be paid to regulating the relationship between vegetative growth and reproductive growth. After 5-6 years, vegetative growth and reproductive growth are relatively balanced, and the tree enters the peak production period of adulthood.

Grafted tangerines bloom and bear fruit

Grafted mandarin oranges usually produce a small amount of fruit in the second year, and the amount of fruit will increase afterwards. It should be noted that the fruit should be watered every 3 days during the growth period.

Potted tangerine fruiting

Potted mandarin oranges need careful care. Water them regularly once a week to keep the soil slightly moist. It usually takes about three years to bear fruit.

Why don't sugar oranges bear fruit?

The failure of Satsuma mandarin oranges to bear fruit is generally caused by alternate years, that is, the tree bore too many fruits in the previous year, resulting in insufficient nutrition, few flowers and basically no fruits this year.

Key points for growing tangerines

1. Selection of seedlings for planting sugar oranges

In order to produce more fruits from sugar oranges, you need to choose strong seedlings of pure varieties and without diseases. In addition, the varieties and yields of early-maturing varieties are better. By grafting and choosing the advantages of the varieties, you can increase the yield. Generally, the height of the grafting point of the seedlings is 0.5 cm, and the height must reach 50 cm. It is best to have more than 3 complete branches and good root growth, so that the grafted variety will be good.

2. Reasonable density of sugar oranges

The yield of mandarin oranges is very high. When planting, you should choose the right density to double the yield. When planting, choose a loose, fertile, and well-drained soil environment, plant 200-300 plants per acre, and the row spacing is about 2×1.5 meters.