How to grow an orange from seeds at home: 4 important nuances

Orange growing is a complex technological process that requires maximum attention and effort from each person.

Therefore, it is worthwhile to understand in more detail how to grow an orange from seeds at home, following the recommendations of experts.

Landing

It is important to choose quality material for planting. It should be taken from ripe and sweet fruits of the correct shape.

If the seeds have started to dry or there are certain damages on the surface, you should refuse to plant them. The fact is that such seeds may not come off as a result.

Germination should be done before planting.

How is this done:

The gauze is moistened.

The seed is laid out.

You can use a regular plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect.

The seeds must be kept warm until the first sprouts appear.

Add a little water every few days. It is impossible to allow situations when the fabric dries out.

When the first sprouts appear, you can start planting.

Planting germinated seeds

The timing of planting depends on the condition of the sprouts. As practice shows, 3 to 5 weeks should pass. The pot for planting should be prepared carefully, paying special attention to drainage. It can be expanded clay or small stones. It is impossible to allow moisture to accumulate, because in this case rotting processes may begin.

After planting sprouts, it is important to think about the right lighting. Oranges love sunlight, but you should be rational here. It is important to place the pot in such a way that the orange does not overheat. Experienced summer residents immediately start creating artificial lighting, it facilitates further care.

Some important tips:

1. An orange feels good at a temperature of 22-24 degrees.
   Air humidity should be about 40%. If you grow an orange on a window in winter, the air will be dried out due to heating devices. A simple solution is to install a container with wet stones next to the pot.
2. Orange does not tolerate excess moisture, but this is a common mistake of many. Most often, it is enough to spray the plants with a sprayer. At the same time, you should not allow the soil to dry out.
3. Water for irrigation should be settled, ideally use rain water.

Flowering and crown formation

Most people expect good flowering from an orange tree already in the first years. It is important to understand a simple fact: the first buds will appear in about 6 years. Fertilize and prune regularly throughout growth.

The first fruits will appear in about 10 years. They will most likely be small and bitter. In order for oranges to be edible, a branch of a varietal plant that bears fruit must be grafted to the tree.

There is no particular point in growing edible oranges at home, because the tree performs a decorative function and shows that there is a person in the house who can grow complex plants.