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Sweet Orange
Citrus sinensis
Medium difficultyYear-roundFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Grafted dwarf varieties, 3-4 years to fruit
About Sweet Orange
True sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), called 'Malta' across UP and North India and distinct from loose-skinned mandarins like Nagpur santra and Kinnow. Sweet oranges make sizeable trees, so they are the hardest citrus in this group for a terrace; the most home-garden-friendly North Indian option is Blood Red Malta, grown in a large bag with summer shade. Vigorous commercial types like Valencia are best left to the ground.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Sweet Orange
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Walnut✗ Fennel✗ Potatoes
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