Mandarin 'Clementine'

Water regularly, once soil is dry to a depth of 2 inches. Do not overwater.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Clementine is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Clementine is a half hardy plant.

Pick the fruit off the tree when the skin is orange all around with no green. The skin should be glossy and the fruit should feel heavy for it’s size. It should smell strongly of citrus when handled. Because it peels so easy, you should clip the stem rather than pull off the fruit. Clementines will not ripen after picking, so make sure that you pick them with no green near the stem. Fruits larger than 2-3 inches in diameter will likely have an insipid flavor.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early winter.

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