Description

Double Budded Seedlings

The most common method of citrus propagation is by budding via bark grafting of old trees.

• Citrus varieties grown from seed have numerous problems like late bearing, an uneven performance due to their genetic variability and susceptibility to drought, root invading fungi, nematodes and salinity.
• This product is double budded and is available for all citrus species.

Growing and Transplanting Double Budded Seedlings For Citrus Species

• Orange trees like a pH between 6 and 7.0 in citrus-specific potting soils (light, well-drained sandy soils are most ideal.
• For good production oranges require well-distributed rainfall or supplementary irrigation throughout the year. A good source of water is therefore essential in orange farming.
• Spacing varies widely, depending on elevation, rootstock, and variety. Generally, trees need a wider spacing at sea level than those transplanted at higher altitudes. Usually the plant density varies from 150 to 500 trees per ha, which means distances of  5 x 6 m or 7 x 8 m (oranges, grapefruits).
• It is very important to ensure that seedlings are not transplanted too deep.
• After planting, the seedlings ought to be at the same height or preferably, somewhat higher than in the nursery (Maintain a single stem up to a height of 80-100 cm).
• Under no circumstances must the graft union ever be in contact with the soil or with mulching material if used.
• Pinch or break the top branch at a height of 100 cm to encourage side branching.
• Allow 3-4 scaffold branches to form the framework of the tree.