Who doesn’t love mandarins? Plus, they are an incredible source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium. They are also an excellent way to get your natural sugar intake for the day!
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1) **In a Pot:** Mandarins thrive in warmth and sunlight. So, unless you live in a semi-tropical or tropical climate, you’ll need to plant your mandarins in pots according to Gardening Know How. Use a medium to large-sized pot to provide ample space for root growth. Choose a sunny location to place your mandarin tree. Mandarins grow well in neutral soil. For better results, consider planting a mandarin shrub instead of seeds. You’ll get more and tastier fruits. Opt for a dwarf version of a mandarin tree as well.
2) **Indoors:** You can grow mandarins from a seed – give it a try! However, keep in mind that the type produced from a seed may not be very flavorful. Nevertheless, the tree will make an incredible decorative plant, and you can even produce household products using citrus! For an effective and economical recipe. You can also offer the fruits to butterflies to attract them to your garden! So, the next time you consume mandarins, save the largest seeds you can find. Plant them as soon as possible while they are still fresh. Fill a pot with 7.5 to 10 cm (3 or 4 inches) of soil and plant the seeds about 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) below the surface. Water and cover the pot with plastic wrap to keep the soil moist. Keep the pot away from direct sunlight. When the sprouts appear (at least 2 weeks), remove the plastic wrap and place the plant in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly without drowning the plant. And be patient. These plants are slow to grow!
3) **In the Garden:** If your climate allows, you can grow mandarins in the vegetable garden or the front yard of your home for decoration. Similar to pot planting, you should opt for a shrub rather than planting seeds to get more and tastier fruits. Choose a sunny location and dig a hole just slightly larger than the root ball, according to Backyard Gardening. Before planting the tree, make sure the roots are loosened; use your fingers to gently free them if they are too tight. Water regularly for a few months and whenever there has been no rain for more than a week.
Do you have a green thumb? Happy growing!
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