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🍊 Nagpur Orange – Description & Farming Guide
🔍 Nagpur Orange – Description:
Nagpur Orange is a world-famous mandarin orange variety (Citrus reticulata) cultivated mainly in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It has received Geographical Indication (GI) status due to its unique taste, color, and quality.
🌟 Key Features:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Fruit Shape | Round to slightly flattened |
| Skin Color | Bright orange with smooth, thin peel |
| Pulp | Orange, juicy segments |
| Taste | Sweet with balanced acidity |
| Juice Content | High |
| Seeds | Moderate (varies by tree and maturity) |
| TSS (Brix) | 11–13° Brix (high sugar content) |
✅ Nagpur Orange Farming – Step-by-Step Guide
1. 🌱 Climate & Soil Requirements:
- Climate: Subtropical to semi-arid. Hot, dry climate is best.
- Temperature Range: 10°C to 35°C
- Rainfall: 1000–1500 mm annually
- Soil: Well-drained light loam to black cotton soil
- pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
2. 🌿 Planting:
- Spacing: 6 m × 6 m (approx. 278 trees/acre)
- Best Planting Time: June to July or post-monsoon
- Plant Type: Use grafted saplings for best yield and early fruiting
3. 💧 Irrigation:
- Irrigate every 7–10 days in summer, 15–20 days in winter
- Drip irrigation recommended for water efficiency
- Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
4. 🌾 Manure & Fertilizer:
- Apply 10–20 kg FYM (farmyard manure) per plant annually
- Fertilizer schedule per plant per year (from 3rd year onward):
| Nutrient | Quantity (g) |
|---|---|
| N (Urea) | 600–700 |
| P (DAP) | 300–350 |
| K (MOP) | 400–500 |
Split into two doses: after pruning & during fruit set.
5. ✂️ Pruning & Flowering:
- Prune after harvest to remove dead, diseased, and crossing branches
- Encourages new flush and flowering (usually in Ambia & Mrig seasons)
6. 🐛 Pests & Diseases:
- Major pests: Citrus psylla, aphids, fruit flies
- Diseases: Citrus canker, gummosis, tristeza virus
- Use Neem-based sprays, Bordeaux mixture, and certified rootstocks to manage
🍊 Harvest & Yield:
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Bearing Age | Starts after 3 years |
| Harvest Season | November to February (main) |
| Yield/Tree | 60–100 kg (mature tree) |
| Storage Life | 10–15 days under cool, dry conditions |
📌 Summary Table:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Mandarin orange |
| Region | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Color | Bright orange |
| Taste | Sweet with light acidity |
| Brix (TSS) | 11–13° |
| Use | Juice, table fruit, processing |
| Specialty | GI-tagged, high demand in exports |
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