Who doesn’t love mandarins? Besides being an incredible source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium, they are also an excellent way to get your daily dose of natural sugar!
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- IN A POT: Mandarins thrive in warmth and a sunny environment. So, unless you live in a semi-tropical or tropical climate, you’ll need to plant your mandarins in a pot, according to Gardening Know How. Use a medium to large-sized pot to provide enough space for the roots to grow. Choose a sunny spot to place your mandarin tree. Mandarins grow well in neutral soil. For better results, opt for planting a mandarin bush rather than seeds. This way, you’ll get more and tastier fruits. Also, consider choosing a dwarf version of a mandarin tree.
- 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 produce household products based on citrus fruits! For an effective and economical recipe, [link]. 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 to keep them fresh. Fill a pot with 3 or 4 inches of soil and plant the seeds about 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 shoots appear (minimum 2 weeks), remove the plastic wrap and place the plant in a warm and sunny location. Water regularly without drowning the plant. And be patient. These plants grow slowly!
- 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 potting, you should opt for a bush rather than planting seeds to get more and tastier fruits. Choose a very sunny location and dig a hole just 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 1 week.
Do you have a green thumb? Happy growing!
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