Agricultural technology for growing orange seeds
Orange is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family. Orange is a valuable fruit tree that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Orange is native to tropical and subtropical regions, but it grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing an orange variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of orange can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Orange is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting oranges must be fertile and neutral or slightly alkaline.
3. Landing
Orange seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Orange is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Orange is a moisture-loving plant, so it is necessary to water the plants regularly during the growing season. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of an orange, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Orange is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Orange begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. Orange fruits ripen in December-February. The ripening of orange fruits is determined by their orange color. Orange fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Orange is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Orange is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Orange scale
- Orange spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, oranges can be grown as seedlings. Orange seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of orange, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow oranges in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect oranges from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To get a good orange harvest, you must follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing oranges, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits.
Orange is native to tropical and subtropical regions, but it grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing an orange variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of orange can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Orange is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting oranges must be fertile and neutral or slightly alkaline.
3. Landing
Orange seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Orange is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Orange is a moisture-loving plant, so it is necessary to water the plants regularly during the growing season. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of an orange, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Orange is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Orange begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. Orange fruits ripen in December-February. The ripening of orange fruits is determined by their orange color. Orange fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Orange is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Orange is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Orange scale
- Orange spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, oranges can be grown as seedlings. Orange seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of orange, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow oranges in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect oranges from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To get a good orange harvest, you must follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing oranges, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits.