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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.

GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

14-28 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

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
01

Start growing

Full sun, protection from freeze. Good container plant.

02

Growing with your kit

Aromatic citrus leaves make this a sensory lesson in the Seeds In A Cup® kit.

03

Propagation

Grafting or seed (often true to type via polyembryony).

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Ripens in winter (Christmas orange).

05

Growing conditions

Subtropical.

06

Weather & tolerances

Slightly more cold tolerant than sweet orange.

07

Pests & plant health

Aphids, scale.

08

Plant safety

Safe.

09

Botanical features

Small tree, often thorny. Fruit has loose skin (easy peel).

10

Varieties

‘Clementine’, ‘Satsuma’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Snacking fruit

12

Native range & distribution

Native to China; widely grown in Spain/USA.

13

Conservation

Secure.

14

Name origins

Named after Tangier, Morocco, a port of export.

15

History

Traditionally placed in Christmas stockings as a rare winter treat.

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Tangerine trees offer fragrant blossoms and the fun of growing your own easy-peel citrus from seed. How to grow Tangerine Tree from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Tangerine Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Tangerine Tree at a glance Botanical name: Citrus reticulata Germination: 14-28 days at 70-80F USDA zones: USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Tangerine Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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