14-28 days






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Tangerine Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECitrus reticulata
USD 14.99
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Tangerine trees offer fragrant blossoms and the fun of growing your own easy-peel citrus from seed.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-80F
USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Tangerine care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Citrus reticulata
- Common names
- Mandarin Orange
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Genus
- Citrus
- Species
- C. reticulata
Start growing
Full sun, protection from freeze. Good container plant.
Growing with your kit
Aromatic citrus leaves make this a sensory lesson in the Seeds In A Cup® kit.
Propagation
Grafting or seed (often true to type via polyembryony).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Ripens in winter (Christmas orange).
Growing conditions
Subtropical.
Weather & tolerances
Slightly more cold tolerant than sweet orange.
Pests & plant health
Aphids, scale.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Small tree, often thorny. Fruit has loose skin (easy peel).
Varieties
‘Clementine’, ‘Satsuma’.
Garden & everyday uses
Snacking fruit
Native range & distribution
Native to China; widely grown in Spain/USA.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after Tangier, Morocco, a port of export.
History
Traditionally placed in Christmas stockings as a rare winter treat.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1W33 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Tangerine Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Tangerine Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Tangerine Tree seeds take to germinate?
Tangerine Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Tangerine Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Tangerine Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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