What climate suits the Shatang mandarin? A detailed guide to planting and management methods

Selection of climate conditions and planting management for the Shatang mandarin 1 Selection of climate conditions The Shatang mandarin has a certain level of requirements for climate conditions; general cultivars require annual rainfall of 1,200-2,000 mm, an annual average temperature of 18-21°C, and an absolute low temperature that must be above -5°C. At the same time, the adequacy of sunlight needs to be fully guaranteed, and the land must be strictly selected and controlled. To ensure the growth benefits of the Shatang mandarin, the organic matter content needs to be ensured at above 1.5%, while also ensuring good water retention and drainage performance, with the groundwater level below 1 m; the thickness of the soil layer and the looseness of the soil texture should have an active soil layer of more than 1 m, while the pH value should be controlled at 5.5-6.5, and the best soil types are sandy loam, paddy soil, and alluvial soil. In addition, during the planting process of the Shatang mandarin, it is also necessary to ensure the water source, conditions for irrigation, and the transportation environment.