When to plant mandarin in Alice Springs
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early AprAlice Springs area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to mid OctAlice Springs area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Alice Springs. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
An easy, compact citrus that's ideal for Adelaide backyards and large pots, with sweet fruit from autumn to spring depending on variety. Like all citrus it needs full sun, free drainage and regular feeding. Choose a mix of early and late varieties to stretch the season.