Tangerine is one of the fruits that has captivated all Brazilians, the fruit is adaptable and is found throughout Brazil.
Known throughout Brazil as tangerine, bergamot, tangerine and even mimosa, it is a fruit with an important citric content for the body due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents.
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Originating in Asia, the tangerine develops easily in any climate, thus facilitating its development in Brazil.
Reaching 4 meters in height, the tangerine tree is a medium-sized tree, with dark green leaves and white flowers with a strong aroma.
Knowing this, in this article we will address how to grow tangerine, since its germination.
tangerine planting
Despite the tangerine being an easy fruit to maintain and plant, some points must be paid attention to so that the fruit develops well.
The fruit can be planted in vases or in the ground, however, if planted in vases, attention should be paid to the size, as the tree tends to grow over the years.
The planting site also has to be chosen carefully, as there has to be enough spacing between the plants if there is a planting with several seedlings.
The ideal place for planting should be with a temperature between 23º to 32ºC, but there must be protection against the cold.
Tangerines are planted in two ways, through fruit seeds or seedlings, in the case of seeds, you have to leave them in the sun for a few hours.
After the seeds dry, prepare the place for planting, it can be a vase or in the ground, remembering again the size of the vase.
Ground
In the case of land, the soil must be well fertilized, with organic materials and manure, so that the plant develops better.
Place the seeds directly in the soil at least 2 fingers deep and cover with fertilizer.
Watering should be done whenever you notice the soil looking dry. Tangerines need moist soil, but be careful not to soak the roots.
In the period of 10 to 15 days the plant begins to germinate and with time the leaves and the growth of the tree.
As the tree grows, remove the larger and “older” branches so that they do not interfere with the development of the fruit.
The tangerine tree usually starts bearing fruit at 2 years old and its production can increase and last 20 years on average.
So, now that you know how to grow tangerines, gather the materials and start your cultivation.