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    Jan 4, 2010, 03:36 PM
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    How do I start a (( baby seedless Mandarin orange)) as I have found several seeds and would like to try to get them to grow in the house. What do I have to do before to starting
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    Jan 14, 2010, 01:32 AM
    Hi! sawmill1999, welcome to AMHD :)

    Quote Originally Posted by sawmill1999 View Post
    how do i start a (( baby seedless Mandarin orange)) as i have found several seeds and would like to try to get them to grow in the house. what do i have to do before to starting
    Wash the seeds in clean water. Let them soak for 24hrs in water. Toss the floating seeds in the trash after soaking.
    Place the remaining seeds between some moist paper toweling and place this in a clear zip lock baggy. Keep the seeds above 60°F (16°C) check them each week, once germinated plant in a seed starter mix.

    Just a word of caution. Be sure that the sprouting root is not bent, become crooked, or form what is commonly called a "J" root.
    This will cause a problem to the tree's growth for years to come. Once a root is deformed it will always be deformed.

    Keep the potting soil between 86 - 90°F (27-30°C). The lower the temperature of the potting soil, the slower the growth.

    Mandarins are an excellent variety of citrus to grow from seed, and a good variety to be grown as a container tree. When properly grown it will take an average of 5-years before the seedling tree matures and begins to bear fruit. Good luck, and welcome to the world of citrus growing.

    Some more insight:
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