ORANGE

Orange (Citrus sinensis), a member of the citrus family and one of the most structurally advanced members of this family, grows on grayish trees up to 12 meters in length. Orange trees with dense leaves can produce many oranges at once. If left alone, an orange tree has a lifespan of about 100 years.

However, trees that have reached the age of 30-40 are removed because their yield decreases and new saplings are planted in their place. Orange trees, which reach their most productive state 10-15 years after planting, give approximately 650 to 700 fruits in 1 year. An orange tree must be at least 5 years old to produce this amount of fruit.

Climatic conditions are very important in orange cultivation. It cannot grow efficiently in cold places below -3 degrees. Oranges that freeze below this temperature are also damaged at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. Planting of seedlings should be done in September and October. Any soil type can be used. Care should be taken to ensure that the pit to be planted is wide.

Since the orange is a juicy fruit, it is a tree that requires excessive water. However, it is recommended to do the irrigation with a drip system. In this way, since the irrigation is slow and continuous, the absorption power of the soil is better. Annual pruning is vital for the tree.