Tangerines are juicy and aromatic fruits that we often buy in the store, especially in winter. At the same time, they can be grown not only in hot countries, but also at home. What is needed for this? Just know a few important rules. Then citrus fruits will definitely delight you not only with green leaves, but also with juicy orange fruits.
Growing tangerines is a rather long and complex process. You can, of course, buy a ready-made adult tree in a store, but very often such trees die. This is due to a sharp climate change. And such a tree is very expensive, not everyone can afford it. The best option is to grow such a tree yourself.
From the experience of gardeners who specialize directly in citrus fruits, a tangerine tree can not only be grown, but also made to bear fruit.
It is important to know that an indoor tangerine tree can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. But it will bloom no sooner than in 6 years. Although this time can be reduced if the plant is vaccinated. Fruit set occurs through self-pollination, and the fruits can remain on the branches for up to several months.
The optimal time for planting tangerines is autumn or winter. This is the period when tangerines ripen naturally in their environment.
What bones are suitable?
From pre-selected tangerines that do not have rot, it is necessary to select the seeds. They must have the correct rounded shape. Tangerine seeds have good germination, but for a greater probability they should be planted more.
If the seeds are still wet, then they can be immediately planted in the ground, but if they are already dry, then they need to be soaked before planting. Usually 2-3 days in damp gauze is enough. During this time, the seeds sprout, which means they are ready to be planted in the prepared soil.
How to plant correctly?
To avoid wasting time and effort, you can take ready-made soil from a flower shop. The bottom of the prepared cups must be pierced to create drainage holes. And the first layer before the ground must be expanded clay or pieces of polystyrene foam. This will help excess water drain and not stagnate at the bottom of the pot.
Sprouted seeds are planted to a depth of no more than 1 cm. To maintain moisture and speed up germination, you need to create a kind of greenhouse. Regular film will do for this. They cover the glasses for her and put them in the light.
The temperature should be constant – from 20 to 25 degrees. Shoots usually appear after three weeks. After this, the film can be removed.
In the future, moderate watering is necessary. The water should be warm and settled. Bathing in the form of spraying is daily.
Conditions
It is also important to ensure proper wintering conditions. Namely, the plant can be located both in a warm and cool room. Care will depend on the conditions chosen. If the plant is on a balcony or in a cool room, then it is important to keep the temperature to no more than 5 degrees.
Artificial light must be present for at least 12 hours, as well as daily ventilation, but without drafts. Watering is rare and little by little; you should not give fertilizer to the tangerine.
Well, if the tangerine was left in a warm room for the winter, then it is necessary to illuminate it with additional lighting. In such conditions, the plant continues to grow, which means that watering and fertilizing continue. Only the dosage should be halved. Ventilation and spraying should also be maintained.
How to speed up fruit ripening?
How can you make a tangerine grown from a seed bloom already in the third year of its life? It’s very simple, it needs to be vaccinated.
To do this, you will need a bud from an already fruiting plant. You can get it at a store that sells tangerines with branches. You need to place several of these branches in a damp cloth and leave them in the refrigerator for a week. Such grafted plants can begin bearing fruit at 5 years of age.
Thus, growing a tangerine tree yourself is very possible. The most important thing is to adhere to these rules.
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