Introduction of navel orange
Navel orange is a plant of Rutaceae and Citrus, which was originally distributed in the United States and then introduced to China. It is also called steamed stuffed bun orange and double-headed orange. There are many kinds of navel oranges, including Zigui navel orange, Gannan navel orange, Xinfeng navel orange, Anyuan navel orange, Xunwu navel orange, Longgou navel orange, Fengjie navel orange and fuchuan navel orange.
Planting conditions of navel orange
Navel orange is suitable to grow in loose, fertile and well-drained acidic soil, with a pH value of 5.5 ~ 6.5. It likes warm, humid and sunny environment. If there is enough sunshine, the sugar content of fruit will increase and the quality will be improved.
Navel oranges are mainly produced in the United States, Brazil and other regions, and are planted in 12 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions throughout the country. Navel orange was introduced to China through many introduction and cultivation in the early 20th century.
Navel orange planting time
Navel oranges can be planted in spring, usually at the end of February or in September. Generally, after the branches are fully mature, transplanting begins. At this time, the ground temperature has not been completely reduced. As long as the soil moisture is sufficient, the transplanting rate can be guaranteed.
Planting benefit of navel orange
You can plant 50 navel oranges per mu, and you can enter the high-yield period after more than 6 years of maintenance. The fruit weighs more than 300 grams and yields about 6000 kilograms per mu. The annual investment per mu is nearly 3,000 yuan, so the net profit reaches 7,000 yuan.