Orange tree: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you plant an orange tree?
Plant an orange tree in spring in a sunny spot sheltered from cold winds. Plant in the ground only where the climate is sufficiently mild and the soil well drained; in regions with cold winters, choose a container you can move into a bright, frost-free shelter.
For planting in the ground, dig a hole wider than the rootball without making it unnecessarily deep. Set the tree at the same depth as in its container, keeping the root collar at soil level and the graft union above it. Backfill with the excavated soil, firm gently and water to settle the soil around the roots.
For repotting, choose a pot with drainage holes only slightly larger than the rootball and a suitable citrus potting mix in spring. Remove the tree from its pot carefully, preserve its roots and do not cover the graft union. Let water drain away after watering. Once growth resumes, adjust feeding to the tree’s needs and the product instructions; a pot does not provide unlimited nutrients.
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Prepare for overwintering
If your citrus spends summer outdoors in a pot, prepare a bright shelter at a temperature suitable for its variety. Follow local forecasts and move it before nights become too cold. In the ground, match protection to its hardiness and local climate.
How do you harvest oranges from your orange tree?
