Description
Orange seedlings
We offer the tangelo and tangerine varieties of orange seedlings which are high-quality products for your orange plantation.

The orange tree is an evergreen, flowering tree, with an average height of 9 to 10 m (30 to 33 ft.), although some very old specimens can reach 15 m (49 ft.).
Its oval leaves, alternately arranged, are 4 to 10 cm (1.6 to 3.9 in) long and have crenulate margins.

 
What you need to know about orange farming

Acquire your seedlings from reputable farms, preferably at the onset of rains.
If not acquired at the onset of rains, ensure you adequately provide irrigation to the seedlings.
Prepare the field and dig planting holes 60 x 60 x 60 cm.
Usually, the plant density varies from 150 to 500 trees per ha, which means distances of  5 by 6 meters or 7 by 8 meters (oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins).
It is very important to ensure that seedlings are not transplanted too deep.
After planting, the seedlings ought to be at the same height or preferably, somewhat higher than in the nursery.
Under no circumstances must the graft union ever be in contact with the soil or with mulching material if used.
Keep the trees free of weeds.
Remove all side branches/rootstock suckers.

 
Requirements for planting orange seedlings

Oranges grow over a wide range of soils but light, well-drained (sandy) soils are most ideal.
For good productivity, oranges require well-distributed rainfall or supplementary irrigation throughout the year. A good source of water is therefore essential in orange farming.
Oranges can be grown from as low as sea level to 200m above sea level. Areas of low humidity are most ideal.
Such a climate is important for reduced disease intensity and for acquiring good orange colour.
A dry hot day, cool at night climate also favours good colour development.
The optimum temperature for propagation is 25⁰C-35⁰C. Extremely high temperatures may be harmful especially during flowering or if cool temperatures are followed by a hot period.
Excessive wind can cause serious damage to orange trees and fruits.