Spring 2026 – Southern Hemisphere
Stubble management and natural farming:
Spring 2026 - Citrus buds
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog. How are you all doing?
I hope well. Today is a special day for me, and I’m thrilled to share this with
you.
As a natural agriculture enthusiast, I want to talk about one of my favorite
green projects: my organic natural Mandarin orange tree. This tree is incredibly
special because I grew it directly from a single seed.
It was the very first citrus fruit tree I planted that started to flower. Every
year, without fail, it
gifts us with these beautiful, incredibly fragrant flowers (that classic
'azahar' scent). And, of course, the fruit it produces is absolutely delicious!
Seeing these buds is a beautiful reminder of nature's cycles.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog. How are you all doing?
I hope well. Today is a special day for me, and I’m thrilled to share this with
you.
As a natural agriculture enthusiast, I want to talk about one of my favorite
green projects: my organic natural Mandarin orange tree. This tree is incredibly
special because I grew it directly from a single seed.
It was the very first citrus fruit tree I planted that started to flower. Every
year, without fail, it
gifts us with these beautiful, incredibly fragrant flowers (that classic
'azahar' scent). And, of course, the fruit it produces is absolutely delicious!
Seeing these buds is a beautiful reminder of nature's cycles.
Many people ask if growing a citrus tree from seed is worth it, or if it will ever bear fruit. The answer is a resounding 'Yes!' You just need a little patience and the right conditions. This Mandarin tree took about 4-6 years to reach maturity and begin its flowering phase. Growing a citrus from seed gives the plant a much stronger taproot than a grafted tree, providing superior stability. Now, for the seasonal push, I focus on its nutritional needs (Technical Info). This isn't an injerto, but a true seed-grown tree. I ensure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter. Its location is also vital: it gets a solid 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, which is crucial for photosynthesis and the energy required for strong flowering.
Well, with spring officially beginning, I have so many more photos of my citrus to share! My Mandarin Lemon is doing great. But the wildest story is my Wild Lemon. Last year, I dug it up (a process called bare-root transplanting) to move it from the ground to a pot. The shock was real, and it refused to bloom again. However, I kept experimenting with its location, and this year... it is absolutely packed with buds! It’s crazy how much a few feet of distance can make for a plant. I'm eagerly waiting for all the flowers to open so I can take photos and make a video. For now, I'm heading off to class (I wish I could spend all day on the blog!). Don't forget: for pure flower photos, visit my Floriculture blog, and keep this Natural Agriculture blog for my fruit trees and vegetables.
