When to plant mandarin in Talawanta
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to mid AprTalawanta area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to mid NovTalawanta area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Talawanta. 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.