Name: Orango seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT15
Price: 90.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our premium sweet orange seeds are collected from fully ripe fresh sweet oranges with plump complete kernels and stable germination activity. Sweet orange is the most widely planted subtropical evergreen citrus fruit tree, originating from southern China. It blooms dense clusters of highly fragrant white flowers in spring, and bears round orange thick-peel fruits with tender, sweet, juicy flesh full of vitamin C, widely used for fresh eating and juice processing.

Orange trees prefer warm and sunny climate and cannot resist frost and low-temperature freezing damage. They can only be planted outdoors year-round in frost-free southern subtropical regions. In temperate and cold northern areas, they must be cultivated in extra-large deep flower pots and moved indoors for thermal insulation in winter. Seed-grown seedlings need 3 to 4 years to grow into mature trees that can bear stable edible fruits. Widely applied for villa courtyard single ornamental tree matching, balcony large-size potted fruit viewing, garden green belt landscaping and greenhouse economic cultivation. It strictly requires loose, fertile, slightly acidic well-drained sandy loam soil; waterlogged low-lying land and heavy sticky clay soil are completely forbidden to avoid fatal root rot. Daily management focuses on full sunlight supply, regular watering in growing seasons, annual pruning to shape compact tree crown and winter anti-freezing protection, which is a classic multi-purpose tree with ornamental flowers, evergreen foliage and high-value edible fruits.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix ordinary garden soil, peat soil and coarse river sand with a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to prepare slightly acidic breathable planting substrate. Never use compacted heavy clay soil with poor drainage performance.
Seed Pre-treatment
Thoroughly clean all fruit pulp and sticky mucus on seed surface, soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to break mild seed dormancy. No long-term low-temperature cold stratification treatment is required.
Sowing Method
Bury treated seeds 1cm deep in moist growing medium, cover thin fine topsoil and gently compact the surface. Reserve enough spacing for seedling thinning and later transplantation.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly moist without standing accumulated water, maintain constant temperature at 22–30°C. Seeds will germinate unevenly within 14–26 days. Cover transparent plastic film properly to lock humidity and improve overall germination rate.
Daily Maintenance
Place potted orange trees under full sunlight all year round; greatly reduce watering frequency during winter dormant period. Transfer the plants indoors timely once the temperature drops below 5°C to prevent frost injury. Trim overcrowded inner branches and overgrown redundant twigs every year to enhance ventilation and cultivate robust fruiting branches.

Specification

Plant Name: Sweet Orange
Botanical Name: Citrus × sinensis
Plant Type: Subtropical Evergreen Perennial Citrus Fruit Tree
Mature Height: 3–8 Meters
Fruiting Period: Autumn annually, seedlings bear fruit in 3–4 years
Germination Temperature: 22–30°C
Growing Temperature: 16°C ~ 38°C, growth stops below 10°C, damaged by frost
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Loose well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Strong aromatic blossoms, high-nutrient juicy fruits, year-round evergreen leaves, suitable for warm zone courtyard planting and oversized balcony potted cultivation

FAQ

Q1: Can orange trees survive outdoor winter in cold northern regions?

A1: Orange trees are sensitive to frost and low temperature. Cold climate areas have to adopt large container potted planting and indoor overwintering mode.

Q2: How many years do seed-sown orange seedlings take to bear fruits?

A2: Healthy seed-grown orange trees can produce stable harvestable sweet oranges in the 3rd to 4th year after sowing.

Q3: Does orange tree need sufficient sunlight?

A3: Full direct sunlight is essential. Long-term insufficient light causes weak tree vigor, sparse flowering and extremely low fruit yield.

Q4: What is the biggest planting taboo for orange trees?

A4: Excessive watering leads to serious root rot; long-term alkaline soil environment will trigger leaf yellowing and poor growth status.

Q5: Suitable for novice gardeners?

A5: Friendly for patient beginners, key points are adequate full sunlight, acidic loose well-drained soil and winter freeze prevention management.

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