Published Apr 20, 2024
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Mandarins grow successfully in all frost-free tropical and subtropical regions up to 1,500 meters above m.s.l. Annual rainfall of 100-120 cm and temperatures ranging from 10°C to 35 °C are suitable for cultivation.
Nagpur mandarins grow in Central India's Satpura hills, Darjeeling, Coorg, and Assam's Brahmaputra valley. South India's major regions include Wynad, Nilgiri, Palney, and Shevroy Hills.
Key Indian mandarin varieties include Nagpur, Coorg, Khasi, Mudkhed, Shringar, Butwal, Dancy, Kara (Abohar), SZ-IN-COM, Darjeeling, Sumithra, Seedless-182, and Kinnow.
Initial careful watering reduces fruit drop and boosts size. Avoid floods and root diseases. Light, frequent irrigation is best. Salty water harms. Needs vary by soil growth stage. Micro-irrigation saves water and aids fruit retention.