Environmental conditions and characteristics of navel orange growth

Environmental conditions and requirements for navel orange growth

Navel orange is a common fruit and is widely grown in Chongqing, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan. Navel oranges generally grow better in a warm, humid and well-lit environment, and the taste and size of the fruit will also grow well.

Navel orange growing temperature

Navel oranges prefer a warm environment, and generally the best growing environment temperature is between 18 and 22 degrees. When the soil temperature reaches above 10 degrees, the roots of the navel orange will begin to grow. Navel oranges are cold-resistant, and generally the lowest temperature they can withstand is minus 5 degrees.

Navel orange growth humidity

Navel oranges like a humid environment, and only in a humid environment can navel oranges grow better. Generally, more watering is needed when the climate is relatively dry in summer and autumn, because the fruits of navel oranges will also begin to swell during this period.

Navel orange growing soil

Navel orange is relatively resistant to barrenness and has strong adaptability to soil. It can grow in red soil, purple soil or alluvial soil. Generally, navel orange is best planted in loam and sandy loam that are deep, fertile, loose, well-drained, well-ventilated, and can retain water and fertilizer.

Navel orange growth cycle and process

Navel orange is a perennial fruit tree. Its general growth cycle goes through the stages of germination, branching and leafing, flowering, fruiting and dormancy. Generally, navel oranges will bloom in spring from March to May, and the fruits will mature in autumn from October to December.