Mandarin 'Satsuma Okitsu'
Citrus reticulataThis sweet early season mandarin was first produced in Japan in 1940 and brought into cultivation in the 1960s. Noted for its suitability to cool southern areas, it is, in fact, the most cold tolerant of all the mandarins. The petite rounded fruit has bright yellow orange skin, is easy to peel, is one of the best storing mandarins and is almost always seedless.
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Citrus grow best in open positions where they receive full sun, good drainage and shelter from strong winds. They prefer a frost free environment although will tolerate light frost once established. Citrus are well suited to pot culture and are no less productive when kept at 2m tall and 2m wide which also makes maintenance and care more manageable. Always use good quality potting mix in a pot. Citrus have a shallow fibrous root system and underplanting and cultivation below the tree should be avoided. Fertilise monthly with a complete, slow release, pelleted fertiliser all year round. Mulch to conserve moisture. Supplementary water is required during the warmer months. Prepare soil prior to planting by digging a hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball and enriching with compost and pelleted complete fertiliser. Apply seaweed solution after planting. Grafted on to Citrange rootstock which performs well in clay loams and shows tolerance for nematodes. Fruit size and quality from trees on this stock is very good.