- Orange trees thrive in loamy, rich, well-draining soil.
- When planting these trees, make of pit of size 2′ x 2′ and keep it aside for 2 days
- Fertilize the soil with aged manure or compost before planting the seeds
- Keep the sapling at 1 feet depth and cover them with the removed soil
- Mulch the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth
- Irrigate the area when you are finished planting
Irrigation for Orange:
- Orange plants needs at least 1-2 inches of water per week
- Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered
- Be careful not to overwater your plants, as this can cause your root rot.
- Ensure mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture
- Reduce watering once fruits are growing
Fertilizer for Orange:
- Adding fertilizer or manure at the right time gives the trees all the nutrients required for optimal growth of the Orange tree
- For young trees, start with a small amount of cattle compost or 100 gram of Bio-fertilizer per tree
- Once the tree matures, give it 5 Kgs of cattle compost or 250 gram of bio-fertilizer, spread out around the tree all the way to the drip line.
- Liquid Fertilizer like Fish Amino or Panjakavya can be diluted in water can be applied through drip line.
- Boron rich Liquid Fertilizer should be applied after 45 days to prevent Orange fruits from breaking.
Harvesting Orange:
- Orange Trees would start bearing fruit after 3 to 4 years of planting.
- Once the oranges are bright and consistent in color they will be ready to harvest.
- Gently pull them from the branch, or cutting tolls to harvest the fruit from its stem.
- Just be sure it is ready, as oranges do not ripen after they are picked.
- Store oranges in the refrigerator.
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