🍊 Nagpur Orange (Mandarin) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Citrus reticulata |
| Type | Tropical fruit tree (Mandarin group) |
| Origin | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Fruit color | Bright orange |
| Taste | Sweet–tangy, juicy, aromatic |
| Fruit weight | 100–150 g |
| Main season | October – January |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 2–3 m
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted plants)
- Yield: 30–60 kg/tree
- Lifespan: 25–30 years
- Fruit type: Thin skin, high juice content
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Semi-arid tropical |
| Temperature | 25–35°C |
| Rainfall | 750–1000 mm |
| Soil | Well-drained loam or black soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
⚠️ Avoid heavy clay or waterlogging — oranges prefer slightly dry conditions.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted on rough lemon or trifoliate rootstock
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m
- Pit size: 60 × 60 × 60 cm (with FYM & neem cake)
- Watering: Every 7–10 days; avoid excess water during fruiting
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- 10–20 kg FYM
- 500 g Nitrogen, 250 g Phosphorus, 250 g Potassium (split twice)
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
- Flowering: Feb–April
- Fruiting: Oct–Jan
- Main harvest: Winter season
- Alternate bearing: Pruning & nutrient management help reduce it
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