Mandarin
Citrus reticulata
Mandarin is a heat-loving citrus tree with fragrant fruits. In temperate climates, it is grown in containers or greenhouses. Fruits ripen in autumn-winter, distinguished by sweet taste and easy-to-peel skin.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water gently through a sprayer.
- •Create a greenhouse effect by covering seeds with film until germination
- •Germination temperature 20-25°C
- •Seeds germinate in 10-20 days
Difficulty growing
For experienced gardeners. Requires special conditions and attention.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(6)
In open ground in warm regions plant in spring (March-April) or autumn (September-October). In containers, you can plant year-round, best in spring. Root collar must be at soil level. Spacing between trees 3-4 m.
Yes, most mandarin cultivars require a pollinator (Clementine, Satsuma, Tangerine). Without a pollinator, fruits won't set. Plant multiple varieties near each other or grow trees in the same container.
Water every 3-5 days, keep soil moist at 5 cm depth. Water more often in summer, less in winter. Container plants need more water than ground trees. Avoid overwatering — it causes root rot.
In spring use nitrogen fertilizer for leaf growth. In summer and autumn — phosphorus-potassium for flowering and fruiting. Feed every 2-3 weeks with citrus complex fertilizer. Reduce feeding in winter.
In a container, mandarin cannot survive winter outdoors. Move it to a bright, cool room (10-15°C) before frost. Water sparingly, don't add fertilizer. In late March-April move back outside after last frost, gradually adapting to sun.
Drop is caused by sharp temperature and humidity changes, moving the pot, drafts, soil drying or waterlogging. During flowering avoid any changes in conditions and maintain a stable microclimate.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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