Tango Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

Tango Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

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We can all agree that everyone, especially kids, should learn where there food is coming from, and invitingĀ them to pick fruit fresh from the tree that they can immediately enjoy makes teaching kids about gardening easy breezy.Ā While they might not be interested in the work of planting, watering, and tending to a tree like the Tango Mandarin, it is relatively easy-going as a moderately-sized citrus tree. They will undoubtedly adore its tiny orange fruits, that are perfect for on-the-go snacking and sharing. With little work, it will produce an abundance of fruit from winter through spring. Who wouldnā€™t benefit from bite-sized life lessons like that?

Planting, cultural care, pruning, and harvesting are similar for all citrus plants, with a few slight variations. Generally, they are best planted inĀ filteredĀ sun with well-drained soil that can hold moisture and nutrients. Citrus trees a particularly high demand for nitrogen. If youā€™re fantasizing about long afternoons of picking fresh fruit from your personal citrus grove, keep this in mind: The key to growing citrus is setting it up for success from the start.

Plant Type
Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree

Harvest Season
Winter, Spring, Year-round

Main citrus fruit production will take place in late winter through spring, but may produce throughout the year

Mature Size
7-30 ft

Mature size varies by citrus tree type. Overall, citrus varieties can be grown in containers and maintained at smaller sizes.

Soil & Moisture
Well-drained, high fertility and good moisture-holding capacity; High nitrogen demands. Regular watering throughout the first year and throughout flowering and fruiting season.

Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade

Overall, citrus prefers slightly shady areas and has better fruit production in part shade lighting conditions.

Self-Fertile
Yes

Growth Rate
MediumĀ 

Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 8-11; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Although their fruitĀ provides a distinctly tropical twist to any drink or dish, Citrus trees trees are actually very cold hardy fruit trees, taking temperatures down to the low 20's!

Propagation
Grafted and ready to produce.Ā 

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Dig Deeper

Sweet, tangy, juicy citrus fruit is more than just a delicious snack or an essential ingredient in your Sunday afternoon mimosas!

Citrus (especially oranges) is an amazing source of Vitamin C, an essential vitamin that helps prevent and treat the common cold/upper respiratory infections and improve heart health. Your body canā€™t make vitamin C on its own so you need to get it from fruits like citrus, fresh vegetables, berries, etc.

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