The mandarin is a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family characterized by a robust and deep root system. Growing mandarins does not require difficult cultivation practices; just keep in mind a few simple rules to see the plants grow luxuriantly and to guarantee a good harvest. Let’s see in detail how to grow mandarins.
Do you have a small green corner? Why not dedicate it to growing mandarins?
Mandarins are consumed in cooking as fresh fruit, in fruit salad, but they can be used in many preparations: the untreated peel is suitable for preparing mandarinette and candied fruit; the pulp is used in the preparation of a delicious mandarin jam ; the essential oils contained in the peel are extracted for the preparation of aromatic essences.
How to grow mandarins, the instructions
- Plant in open ground in spring from late March to May
- Prefer sunny places sheltered from the wind: in the northern regions, mandarins must be placed indoors during the winter season.
- Even if they grow in any type of soil, they prefer loose, fertile, particularly permeable soil, with an excellent quantity of humus inside and, finally, also quite fresh.
- Avoid watering during the winter and spring months: rainwater is sufficient. In case of prolonged drought, water taking care to avoid water stagnation
- In summer, water regularly and consistently, preferably early in the morning.
- Every three months, administer well-rotted manure
- Hoe the soil around the stem of the mandarin at least three or four times during the year to prevent dirt from forming in the soil: this helps ensure the passage of water and excellent aeration of the roots.
How to grow mandarins , pests and pruning
- Mandarins , like all citrus fruits, fear aphids, mites, scale insect attacks, mal secco, green mold and root rot.
- Pruning is an important operation; it is necessary to eliminate all dry branches and provide for the systematic removal of suckers in the winter period.
