10 Gardening Tips For Growing Big Juicy Oranges This Year

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00:0010 Gardening Tips for Growing Big Juicy Oranges This Year

00:04Prune for Sunlight and Airflow

00:07Prune after harvest to open the canopy, boosting sunlight and airflow, reducing disease and improving fruit size.

00:15Deep water regularly, not frequently.

00:19Water deeply once or twice weekly to encourage deep roots and steady moisture, and mulch to reduce evaporation and splitting.

00:26Feed your tree with a citrus-specific fertilizer.

00:30Use citrus-formulated fertilizer with micronutrients, feeding monthly spring through fall to enhance blossoms, fruit set, and size.

00:39Thin the fruit when it's small.

00:41Thin marble-sized fruit by removing crowded or weak ones, channeling energy into fewer, larger oranges and preventing breakage.

00:50Watch for pests like aphids and scale.

00:53Inspect leaves weekly for aphids, scale, or minors, and use water sprays, neem, or soaps and attract beneficial insects.

01:02Mulch generously, but not against the trunk.

01:05Apply 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch, keeping it off the trunk, to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and enrich soil.

01:14Encourage pollinators with companion plants.

01:18Plant lavender, borage, and alyssum to attract pollinators.

01:21Boost fruit set, feeder pests, and enliven your citrus garden.

01:26Choose the right variety for your climate.

01:29Select varieties suited to your climate.

01:31Valencia for warmth.

01:33Washington navel for cooler areas.

01:35And consult locals, or use containers.

01:38Protect from frost with covers or lighting.

01:42Protect during frosts with cloths or sheets overnight.

01:45And for small trees, non-LED lights add gentle, life-saving warmth.

01:50Be patient.

01:51Oranges take time to ripen.

01:53Oranges often color before sweetening and taste test, and wait, as cooler weather can deepen flavor and juiciness.

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