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Orange
advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 9–11
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Recommended
- Compact variant
- Available
Navel, Valencia, and blood orange varieties differ in season and flavor but grow the same way.
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 200 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
150 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: A true citrus zone (9-11) or a large container that can move indoors for winter is required outside the warmest regions.