wordwiz
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Dwarf orange tree - ??? about DTM for fruit

I have a dwarf orange tree upstairs under a 125 watt LED panel. It lloks like some fruit has set - I see three teeny-tiny, green seed-like things where blossoms use to be.

If these are indeed baby oranges, any clue how long it will take to have a ripe orange to eat?

Mike

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I have never grown oranges myself Mike. But considering the climate over here in the UK...unless you have an orangery it can't be done.
As far as I can gather oranges have a very varied rate of ripening. It can take from 7 - 14 months for fruit to grow to maturity according to variety and growing conditions.

So, unless someone has further info...it looks like it's a case of wait and see I'm afraid.

wordwiz
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I'll have to chart it. The odd thing is all the leaves are falling off.

Mike



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