Orange - Valencia 250mm Pot

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Orange - Valencia 250mm Pot

Citrus sinensis

Description of plant at maturity:
Popularity: The Valencia is a popular Orange with sweet juicy fruit that hold on the tree well. Valencia is the largest yielding variety.

Fruit: Medium to large round fruit with sweet, juicy flesh. Perfect for juicing.

Tree: The Valencia will grow to 5m tall with some thorns.

Main Harvest: Valencia will fruit throughout Spring & Summer.

Uses:
The Valencia has a great sweet juice that is ideal for juicing.

Care: Water during the warmer months, especially when fruits are forming. In container water three to four days, more often in hot weather. Do no water the trunk. Fertilise in spring and late summer – early autumn with a fertiliser high in nitrogen, do not allow to touch trunk. Prune in late spring removing inside and weak growth and to shape the tree.

Planting: Add organic matter to the soil before planting. Dig hole twice the width of the container. Remover plant from container and place into the hole so the soil level is the same as the surrounding ground. Fill hole firmly and water in well even if the soil is moist. If planting in containers use a premium potting mix. The container should be a minimum size of approximately 60cm x 60cm.

Watering: Moderate water requirement

Position: Plant in a sunny position with well drained soil and sheltered from strong winds.

Height: 8m



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