In the
establishment of an orchard, the following principle needs to be taking into
consideration for the proper development and establishment of the orchard.
Site selection: Site selection in orchard
establishment involves measuring needs of a new project against the advantage of
potential locations. Citrus grow on a wide range of soil. However, the soil
must be free from concrete and of high fertility.
Land preparation: In land preparation, it typically involves
plowing, harrowing and leveling of the land to make it suitable for orchard
establishment. It also involves clearing and felling of vegetation in the field
to be cultivated.
Plant preparation: citrus could be grown either from
seed or by vegetation means such as budding.
Sowing: Citrus seed could be sown either in seed
boxes, polythene bags or in nursery beds at the spacing of 6m. Watering is done
to the sown seeds immediately after planting at intervals of 2-3 days of sowing
of seeds in the nursery. Germination begins at about 3-7 weeks. Although citrus
does not require shade either in the nursery or in the field but it is a
general practice to provide light shade until the time of pricking.
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