The planting spacing for navel oranges is generally about 3 m, and 110 to 120 trees can be planted per mu.

AbstractThe planting spacing for navel oranges is generally a 3 m by 2 m layout or a 4 m by 3 m layout, with about 110-120 trees planted per mu, and a row spacing of about 3 m kept between fields. Navel orange cultivation is mainly divided into 5 stages: seed selection, land preparation and planting, thinning and weeding, water and fertilizer management, and pruning of branches and leaves.

1. Navel orange planting spacing

1. When planting navel oranges, the spacing is generally 3 m x 2.5 m or 4 m x 3 m, with a row spacing of about 3 m kept between fields, and about 110-120 trees planted per mu.

2. Navel orange is also called sweet orange, and it is a citrus variety cultivated competitively by countries around the world. Navel oranges are rich in nutrients and contain various beneficial components needed by humans, and navel oranges contain a large amount of vitamin C and carotene, which can inhibit the formation of carcinogens and can promote blood circulation, lower cholesterol, and so on.

3. The cultivation of navel oranges is divided into five stages: seed selection, land preparation and planting, thinning and weeding, water and fertilizer management, and pruning of branches and leaves.

2. Navel orange planting methods

1. Seed selection

(1) The first step in navel orange cultivation is seed selection. If you want to grow navel oranges with high yield and good quality, you must choose high-quality varieties, and pay attention to the strength or weakness of the disease resistance of the navel oranges.

(2) After choosing the varieties, observe the seedlings. Absolutely do not choose saplings with pests and diseases, then choose good weather to plant the navel oranges, and sterilize the saplings before planting.

2. Land preparation and planting

(1) About half a month before cuttings of saplings, carry out land preparation work on the soil. After land preparation, apply sufficient base fertilizer, mix the fertilizer and soil thoroughly, and let the soil absorb nutrients.

(2) After about half a month, the sapling cuttings can begin. Before cutting, be sure to pay attention to planting density and control the row spacing well.

(3) Be careful when cutting, and do not damage the root system of the saplings, otherwise it will affect the absorption of nutrients by the roots, which will reduce the survival rate.

(4) After all cuttings are completed, cover with soil and water promptly.

3. Thinning and weeding

(1) About fifteen days after the navel orange seedlings are planted, thinning can be carried out.

(2) When thinning, carefully check each sapling. If relatively diseased, weak, or thin saplings are found, pull them out first, and then replace them with relatively healthy saplings.

(3) At the same time, also pay attention to some empty places. If empty positions are found, immediately fill them with healthy saplings.

(4) Also pay attention to the problem of weeds. Weeds will absorb a lot of nutrients belonging to the navel orange seedlings, so they must be dealt with promptly.

4. Water and fertilizer management

(1) Navel oranges have a relatively large demand for nutrients during growth, so they have a relatively large demand for fertilizer.

(2) In addition to fertilizing after land preparation, also fertilize promptly according to the growth condition of the navel orange seedlings.

(3) Watering is relatively less strict. After watering for root setting, if it is not extremely dry, there is no need to continue watering, as long as the soil can be kept moist.

(4) However, during the vigorous growth period of navel oranges, water more to promote flowering and fruiting and increase navel orange yield.

5. Pruning branches and leaves

When pruning branches and leaves, remove some excess branches and some unwanted new shoots to better promote the growth of navel oranges.