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

Sugar oranges have been planted for several years and have produced fruit

The grafted seedlings of sugar oranges begin to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting, reach peak fruit-bearing period after 5 years, and have an economic lifespan of 40-50 years.

Sugar mandarin oranges are suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Renovate the soil in advance, dig planting holes with a depth and width of 80 cm each, apply basal fertilizer, and place the roots of the seedlings in the middle of the planting hole when planting, then compact it slightly to make the roots close to the soil. Water it thoroughly once, and make a 1-meter tree tray around the seedlings, covering it with rice bran.

Potted sugar orange fruit

It usually takes about 3 years for potted Satsuma mandarin oranges to bear fruit. If you water them regularly once a week, the grafted Satsuma mandarin oranges will bear a small amount of fruit the following year. Water them every 3 days during the fruit growth period and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. If managed well, the third year will be the peak season. A potted Satsuma mandarin orange can produce more than ten kilograms of fruit.

Why don't sugar oranges bear fruit?

The reason why sugar oranges do not bear fruit is usually due to lack of pollination. If the sugar oranges are grown indoors, you can use a cotton swab to dip pollen on the stigma of the flower after flowering for artificial pollination, or move the plant outdoors and complete the pollination through insects (such as bees, butterflies, etc.).

Key points for planting sugar oranges

Sugar oranges require deep plowing, expanding holes, and maturing the soil. Tall plants such as corn and wheat should not be planted in the garden. During the growth period, work such as inter-row cultivation and weeding must be done. The soil layer must be deep (60cm) and fertile, with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0. The slope of the orchard must be above 25 degrees. It is best to build an orchard in a place with convenient drainage and irrigation, convenient transportation, and no pollution.