How Do I Get My Orange Tree to Produce Fruit?

Some trees can struggle to produce oranges.

Orange trees produce bright-color and sweet-smelling buds each winter, but some growers can become frustrated when these buds do not develop into fruit. The fruit usually develops between 5 and 18 months after the buds begin to bloom, according to Sunkist. If your tree is not producing fruit, there are a number of factors you should investigate, including age, water, fertilizer and soil. Proper care of the tree should have it producing fruit in season. Does this Spark an idea?

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Citrus-specific fertilizer
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Instructions

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  Consult with your tree provider to confirm your orange tree's age. Orange trees will not produce fruit until they are fully mature, which can take up to 5 years. If the tree is too young, continue caring for it until it reaches maturity, at which time it will begin to bloom and produce fruit.
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  Water your orange tree with water that contains low levels of sodium. Too much salt in the water, as is common in many desert regions, will burn leaves, while not enough sodium will result in low fruit production.
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  Water your tree regularly, especially during the blooming season when you begin to see flowers. Never let the soil around the tree dry out completely; it should be kept moist to the touch. Enough water is needed to encourage the production of fruit.
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  Fertilize your orange tree with citrus-specific fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer to use, as well as how often you need to fertilize, can vary by product, but you must use citrus-specific product to ensure that the tree receives needed nutrients like magnesium and zinc.
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  Mix organic material such as manure or peat to your soil if you notice drainage problems. Properly draining soil allows water and nutrients to flow around and through the tree, providing the proper support for fruits.
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  Eliminate nearby competition for the tree's resources. Remove weeds and grass, which can use up all of the tree's water and nutrients, leading to a lack of fruit.

Tips & Warnings

Direct questions regarding watering and fertilizer for your specific region to a local garden center or nursery.
Follow all instructions on fertilizers exactly; over-fertilizing can result in many blossoms but no fruit.

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Mohamed Aug 21, 2011
ho to plant an orange tree.
Mohamed Aug 21, 2011
after how many months or year it can produce fruit.

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