5 Tips How to Grow a TON of Mandarins on Just One Tree Organically

This video shows my 5 top tips on how to grow a lot of mandarins! A mandarin tree growing in your own backyard is one of the best citrus fruit trees to grow and these tips will give your gardening a boost!

Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

[matthew]

Aloha Mark! I have a giant tangerine tree in Hawaii (rained 254 days in 2018, 360' elevation). This year, the fruit bounty is incredible because my friend suggested that I pressure wash the tree trunk/branches. This made a HUGE difference in production. I believe the Lichens and Moss that took over the tree were sucking life out of her. After pressure washing (1, 600 psi Ryobi) the trunk and branches, this tree produced way more than 2018. This is useful info on East side of Big Island, Hawaii. Mahalo, -Matthew

[cbrown]

Thank you for allowing some birds and wildlife to enjoy some of the fruit. Our Gardens are fantastic when they work with nature and not against it. You sir are awesome in many ways.

[ismailniyaz]

Citrus trees are really something to look at when they're bearing fruit. Love it!

[LifeGoesNorth]

To have Mandarins growing in my yard. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[garrycole]

I am in Arizona and here, sun=heat and burning. You need to have a tree West of it in order to give it afternoon and shade and also some wind protection. You have to do what is appropriate for your area.

[pomei]

Thanks for this video!
Finally found someone that can explain clearly, briefly and with a sense of humour!
I am now a subscriber! :)

[guypaynter]

Great video Mark. Very jealous that you can grow citrus trees, here in zone 3 (Canada) I'm lucky to grow apple trees at best. I'll have to move to Oz someday.

[TiktokkhmerTroll]

Hello I’m 20 and just started watching you. Thankyou soo much for teaching me soo much about plants also can you do a video on how to deal with plants in a hot climate. Thanks soo much man you r a YouTube great

[dawneyekeen]

I have such an addiction for mandarins! 🍊🍊🍊 So much that I told my husband I want a mandarin orchard.

[kenlyneham]

All your videos are great with loads of useful information.
Thanks a lot and please keep them coming.
I recycle my grass clippings plus I use Sugar cane mulch to have at least a 120mm bed of mulch. It's convenient way to feed the tree because I spread the citrus fertilisers over it and it releases slowly as I water.
Also watering is less frequent because as you know, the bottom of the mulch stay moist for a very long time. The mulch also supplies a nice soft landing for any fruit that drops.
My Washington Navel recently died, I think someone damaged it near the base with a lawn mower. In its last season, it produced a huge amount of fruit, mostly large and many of the fruit this time had quite a number of seeds. I think it knew it was dying and did its best to have offspring.
It was grafted onto Trifoliata root stock and was about 30 years old.
I have now bought a baby one in replacement but I think I will keep it in a large pot.

[toothfullymm]

Tips:
1. Growing position for maximum sun and away from harsh winds
2. Food in form of fertilizer like chicken manure but read manufacturer instructions on fertilizer so you have don’t over fertilize. If using animal product, it should not be fresh, let it rot first.
3. Water. If dropping leaves or fruit may need more water.
4. Pests- Should use organic options, not chemicals
5. Mulch protects roots from drying out. Helps hold in nutrients and fertilizer.

[lindahipple]

G'day Mark, your pruning video and this "ton of mandrines" are excellent and if you have friends with cattle the spoiled fruit they'll love! All fruit trees will benifit from the care you've covered. Wish I could grow citrus, too cold here. God bless.👍😎

[kdaislikee]

Mark, I would love to see more harvest videos of all the veggies, fruits, etc. that you come across throughout your time in the garden. Love watching harvest videos in addition to your tip videos.

[aaronkagan]

Great Information. I have a large mandarin tree full of fruit and will be germinating some seeds to grow some more trees. I am living in Hawaii. My mother thinks your videos are a wonderful inspiration.

[YoshimaBooks]

Great tips! Can't wait for my tree to arrive now!

[constantinoinnovations]

You re a great communicator and teacher...i have a mandarin plant waiting to be planted...and guess what ? Its going to be a 'ton load' mandarin plant! Stay blessed!

[Drew]

Choice video Mark. Very informative. Yes bloody barking dogs. Dogs aren't the problem its the useless owners needing a wake up call. Love your growing setup.

[HelixKankhande]

Thanks very much for your guidance on how to get the best yield I think I will apply all the 5 tips

[bzaicew]

You have the best videos!!! Started watching you when you only had 100k look at you go! You deserve it 🎉

[GraemeGosse]

Thanks Mark. I just planted a mandarin tree a week ago. Fluked it with the position. Now to nurture it