Sweet Mandarin Orange

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Sweet Mandarin Orange – Short Description:

Sweet Mandarin Orange is a small, bright orange citrus fruit with thin, easy-to-peel skin and juicy, seedless segments. It is known for its rich sweetness, mild tangy flavor, and pleasant aroma, making it a favorite for fresh eating and juice.

Here are the detailed attributes of Sweet Mandarin Orange:

Shape: Round to slightly flattened (oblate)
Color: Bright orange to reddish-orange
Weight: 100–150 grams per fruit
Sweetness: High (low acidity, rich in natural sugars)
Taste: Sweet, mildly tangy, very juicy and aromatic
TSS (Total Soluble Solids): 11–14 °Brix
Briks: 12–14 °Brix (depending on ripeness and variety)

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Here’s a detailed description and farming guide for Sweet Mandarin Orange:

🍊 Sweet Mandarin Orange – Description

Short Description:
Sweet Mandarin Orange is a small to medium-sized citrus fruit known for its loose skin, easy peelability, and sweet, juicy segments. It is highly popular for fresh consumption and juice.

Attribute	Description
Color	Bright orange (sometimes reddish-orange)
Size	Small to medium (5–8 cm diameter)
Weight	100–150 grams per fruit
Sweetness	High; low acidity
Taste	Sweet, mildly tangy, aromatic
TSS	11–14 °Brix
Briks	12–14 °Brix (variety dependent)

Popular varieties include Kinnow, Dancy, Ponkan, Clementine, and Murcott.

🌱 Sweet Mandarin Orange Farming

1. Climate & Soil

Climate: Subtropical to tropical climate; ideal temperature range is 15°C to 30°C.
Frost-sensitive: Avoid cold winters or frost-prone areas.
Soil: Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil with pH 5.5–7.5.

2. Planting

Spacing: 4.5 x 4.5 m or 5 x 5 m for regular orchards.
Propagation: Grafted plants or budded on rough lemon or trifoliate orange rootstocks.
Planting Time: June–July or February–March (depends on irrigation availability).

3. Irrigation

Young plants: Every 7–10 days.
Mature trees: At flowering and fruiting stages; avoid waterlogging.

4. Manures & Fertilizers

Organic manure: 10–15 kg FYM per tree/year.
Fertilizer recommendation per tree/year (for 3+ years old tree):
- Urea: 500–600 g
- DAP: 200–300 g
- MOP: 200–250 g
- Micronutrients (Zn, B, Fe) as needed.

5. Pruning & Training

Prune weak, dead, or crossing branches.
Maintain open canopy for sunlight penetration and air circulation.

6. Flowering & Fruiting

Begins after 2–3 years of planting.
Full commercial yield after 5 years.
Fruits mature in December to February depending on the variety.

7. Pests & Diseases

Pests: Citrus psylla, fruit fly, aphids, leaf miner.
Diseases: Citrus canker, gummosis, greening disease (HLB).
Management: Neem oil sprays, copper oxychloride, Bordeaux mixture, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

8. Harvesting & Yield

Harvesting: When fruits turn fully orange and are sweet; avoid premature plucking.
Yield: 10–20 kg/tree in early years; 50–70 kg/tree after full maturity (8–10 years).

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