When to plant mandarin in Palmer
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to mid SepPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to early AprPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.