How to grow Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

Partial Sun
Medium

House plant citrus can spend the summer outside in their pots, When moving the plants outside or from outside, back in, after the summer always do this gradually over a period of at least a week a few hours more each day. The plant will shed leaves if the change is too abrupt.

Growing Mandarin from seed

Sow fresh seed. The seed sometimes start to germinate inside overripe fruit. Pot into compost with 50% vermiculite for air and drainage

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Mandarin

Citrus like slightly acidic compost with good drainage, and the plants need good light and protection from frost.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 12°C / 54°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mandarin is a tender plant.

How long does Mandarin take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mandarin takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Mandarin to germinate?: 81 days
Average 81 days | Min 81 days | Max 81 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mandarin?: + days
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Days to Maturity How long until Mandarin is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 969 days
Average 969 days | Min 969 days | Max 969 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mandarin?: = days

Other names for Mandarin

Satsuma, Clementine, Tangor

Citrus reticulata Blanco