Growing Orange Trees Takes Time
Growing an orange tree is a long-term investment. After planting an orange tree, there will be fruit growing, but the tree won’t produce worthy oranges until eight to 10 years after planting. But growing orange trees are worth the wait. After taking care of orange trees year after year, you’ll appreciate even more that first bite into your own drip-down-your-chin-good oranges that burst with flavor.
Taking Care of Orange Trees
Taking care of orange trees is relatively easy. After watering growing orange trees, you’ll need to add a good generic citrus fertilizer like 6-6-6 about two times a year. The best time for growing citrus fruits to be fertilized is in early spring (March) and late summer (August). Taking care of your orange tree may also mean you have to make a trip to the local store for products to combat pests. Just ask what is best for the problem you’re having with your growing orange trees.
Many think that pruning orange trees is required. But typically in taking care of an orange tree, you don’t have to worry about this step. The most important steps in growing an orange tree are making sure the tree can soak up as much sunlight as possible and then adding just the right amount of water. Do these, and your orange tree will grow – and in time produce the sweetest treats for the whole family.