Orange Fruits
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1 | Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is most common among citrus fruits. |
2 | Orange is rich in vitamin C, A, B and phosphorus and main source of peel oil,citric acid and cosmetics. |
3 | Orange is consumed fresh or in the form of juice, jam, squash and syrup. |
4 | Orange trees need fast-draining, moist soil and a nitrogen fertilizer to promote growth, along with warm temperatures to produce their juicy fruit. |
5 | Rainfall requirement: An annual rainfall of 100-120 cm. and temperature ranging from 100-350 C is suitable for cultivation of the crop. |
6 | These are flourished well in light soils with good drainage, deep soils with a pH range in 5.5 to 7.5. Early to mid-spring is the perfect time for citrus planting. |
7 | Commercial orchards produce an average of 9.5 tonnes per hectare each year. |

Projections Per Acre(in INR)
Plants per acre: 1,210
1st year Expenses: 1,210 x 550 = 6,65,500/-. First year Land establishment cost: 1,75,000. And Maintenance Cost: 50,000.
Yearly maintenance: 3,56,200 x 4 years = 14,24,800/-
Total cash out flow = 23,15,300/-
Income can start in 4th year but full yield will be in 10th year.
Estimated Revenue: 30,85,50,000/-
from 4th year to 10th year which is 13326 times
Prices as per 2019-20 FY
Yield Statistics
- 4 Years
1175 imes
- 6 Years
1959 Times
- 10 Years
6271 Times
Cost Benefit Analysis
Cost for 1,210 seedlings = (1,210x Rs.550) = 6,65,500/- Rupees
Trees will start fruit after a period of 4 years:
Age (Years) | Yield (Fruits) | REVENUE | Income (INR) |
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4 | 150 nos. | 150 | 2,72,25,000/- |
6 | 250 nos. | 150 | 4,53,75,000/- |
8 | 500 nos. | 150 | 9,07,50,000/- |
10 | 800 nos. | 150 | 14,52,00,000/- |
Areas of Plantation
- Commercial Orchards.
- The sight of dark green foliage.
- Plant mandarin orange trees in a site that gets full sun or partial shade with sandy, well-drained soil with a neutral pH level.
Few Considerations
- Initial maintenance is required for 3 to 4 years.
- High humidity and frost are extremely dangerous for the plants.
- Pre-conditioning orange trees to cold weather and the growing location both play a role in cold tolerance.
- Return is expected from 4 years.
Positive Confirmations
- Oranges are good source of vitamin ‘C’,and contains 86% of water.
- These are promote healthy body tissues and also good for bone and teeth health.
- This fruit is rich in vitamins like C, A, B and phosphorus and help in fighting against infections.
- Oranges are main source of peel oil, citric acid and cosmetics.




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