Name: Tangerine seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT21
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Tangerine seeds 1kg

No.THT21

High germination tangerine seeds develop into fragrant flowering evergreen fruit trees. Heat-loving citrus suitable for large pots and frost-free outdoor planting, moderate maintenance for gardening beginners.

$75.00

Description

Our premium tangerine seeds are extracted from fully ripe fresh mandarin fruits with plump kernels and strong germination activity. Botanically named Citrus reticulata, it is a popular subtropical evergreen fruit tree of the Rutaceae family. It features glossy dark green leathery leaves, clusters of intensely aromatic white flowers in spring, and clusters of sweet, easy-peeling tangerine fruits ripening in late autumn and winter.

Tangerine trees are sensitive to low temperature and frost damage, only capable of safe outdoor overwintering in frost-free southern areas. In northern and temperate zones, it can only be grown in deep large containers and moved indoors for warmth during cold winters. Seed-propagated seedlings normally produce stable sweet fruits after 4–7 years of growth. Widely used for small family orchard cultivation, villa courtyard single specimen landscaping, garden aromatic green belts and indoor sunroom large foliage potted decoration. It prefers deep, loose, fertile slightly acidic well-drained sandy loam soil; waterlogged low-lying land and heavy clay soil are strictly forbidden to prevent fatal root rot. Daily management focuses on adequate full sunlight, regular watering in growing seasons, winter freeze protection for young saplings and annual thinning pruning for better ventilation and light penetration, which is a multi-purpose tree combining fruit harvest, floral fragrance and ornamental value.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation: Choose deep loose fertile slightly acidic sandy loam with outstanding drainage capacity, mix decomposed leaf mold and organic compost to adjust soil pH value, eliminate water-retentive heavy clay soil.
Seed Pre-treatment: Completely wash away pulp and sticky mucus on seed surface, soak in warm water for 24–36 hours to soften seed coat and accelerate sprouting. No long-term cold stratification is required.
Sowing Method: Embed treated seeds 1.5–2.5 cm deep into moist growing medium, cover with fine soil and lightly compact, reserve proper spacing for later seedling transplanting.
Germination Condition: Keep substrate slightly moist without standing water, constant temperature 22–30°C, seeds germinate within 12–28 days. Maintain moderate air humidity during the germination period.
Daily Maintenance: Place under full sunlight all year round; reduce watering frequency and volume in winter dormancy; transfer potted tangerine indoors timely when temperature drops below 0°C to avoid frost injury; prune overly dense inner branches yearly to lower disease incidence.

Specification

Plant Name: Tangerine / Mandarin Orange
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Plant Type: Subtropical Evergreen Perennial Fruit Tree
Mature Height: 3–6 Meters
Fruiting Period: Late Autumn to Winter, seedling trees bear fruit in 4–7 years
Germination Temperature: 22–30°C
Growing Temperature: 12°C ~ 38°C, cannot survive frost below 0°C
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Deep loose well-drained slightly acidic loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Fragrant spring white blossoms, sweet edible easy-peeling fruits, evergreen ornamental canopy, dual use for outdoor courtyard planting and indoor large pot viewing

FAQ

Q1: Can tangerine trees stay outdoors through cold northern winters?

A1: It cannot endure freezing frost. Temperate regions must adopt large potted cultivation and move indoors for thermal insulation in winter.

Q2: How many years do seed-grown tangerine seedlings take to bear fruits?

A2: Seed seedlings generally yield fruits in the 4th to 7th year, grafted tangerine saplings can produce fruits much earlier.

Q3: Does tangerine require sufficient sunlight?

A3: Full direct sunlight is indispensable. Shaded surroundings cause spindly growth, scarce blooms and hardly any fruiting.

Q4: What is the most critical maintenance point?

A4: Guarantee excellent soil drainage to prevent root rot, and implement reliable anti-freezing measures in winter.

Q5: Is it friendly for beginner gardeners?

A5: Operable for new growers, key points are warm humid germination environment, sufficient sunlight supply and winter low-temperature protection.

Tangerine seeds 1kg

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