Published Aug 01, 2023
Successful and profitable orange farming needs proper planning and cultivation techniques. Remember these tips to maximise your potential earnings of up to Rs3-5 lakh per acre.
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Keep pH at 6.5-7.5 to grow orange plants well and avoid water-logged soil. Orange thrives in a dry climate with distinct seasons and 50-75 cm of rainfall between June and September.
To grow Oranges, prepare the land by ploughing, levelling, and removing weeds. Propagate through seeds or T-budding. Transplant seedlings in July-August after the monsoon season.
Use fertilisers such as Ammonium Sulfate, Phosphate, or Citrus Food, to nourish Orange trees. The quantity of fertiliser may vary depending on the tree's age, size, and variety.
Oranges in India have various seasons. In the north, it's from Dec-Feb, in the south, Oct-Mar, and in western India, Nov-Jan. To harvest it, gently twist and pull the fruit from the tree.