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A few hardy species, such as mandarins (Citrus reticulate), are hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11. When grafted onto sturdy rootstocks, citrus begin bearing fruit within two to three years of transplanting into the garden. Trees grown from seed require seven years or more before producing flowers and fruit.Read More →

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Unlike other citrus, mandarins cannot remain on the tree after ripening or they will develop off flavors. Likewise, mandarins left on the counter will not ripen further but will, instead, tend to ferment rather quickly giving the fruit a musty taste. How do you make mandarins ripen faster? Oranges areRead More →