Grafted Mandarin Tree Plant FA5 Nadorcott variety 3L Pot

Technical sheet of the Mandarin Nadorcott variety

• Fruit flesh color: Dark "reddish" orange, juicy and melting, with a low seed content.
• Skin color: Captivating orange, smooth and delicate.
• Size and shape: Medium caliber, with diameters ranging from 63 to 74 mm, slightly ovoid and often with a characteristic neck.
• Tree Size: Typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 meters.
• Fruit Maturity: Fruits begin to ripen in January, with harvest possible as early as early April and storage possible for up to 8 weeks after harvest.
• Fruit taste: Perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, with a hint of freshness, very aromatic, subtle and delicate with an excellent sugar/acidity ratio.
• Earliness of the variety: Relatively early compared to other citrus fruits.
• Fruiting period: From January to mid-April, allowing marketing from mid-January to mid-May. The harvest extends over a long period.
• Disease resistance and storage: The tree is robust and not susceptible to Alternaria, also showing good resistance to cold. The fruits can be stored in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator, and for up to 45 days at 4°C with a relative humidity between 90-95%.
• Variety yield: Very productive, with an average yield of 30 to 100 kg per tree, and 30-35 tonnes/hectare for 3-year-old trees, reaching 45-50 tonnes/hectare.
• Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, it is self-fertile, requiring no pollinator, and produced in isolated orchards to avoid cross-pollination.
• Commercial Use: Ideal for fresh consumption and processing into juice. The fruits are seedless, easy to peel, juicy, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. More than 70% of the production is intended for export.
• Is this a COV variety? Yes, the Nadorcott variety benefits from community protection.
• Comments: Production is carried out in 100% isolated and regularly inspected orchards, using an environmentally friendly production method. The branches can be very laden and require support. The Nadorcott mandarin is sensitive to drought. The trees are vigorous and have good tree stability.
• Geographical origin: The Nadorcott variety was discovered in Morocco.
• Rootstock: For mandarin trees in general, rootstocks such as Citrange C35 or FA5 are recommended for slightly calcareous soils, while Poncirus trifoliata is recommended for cold soils.
• Disease resistance: Susceptible to the main citrus diseases (Tristeza, Phytophthora, Scab, Melanosis).
• Pest resistance: May be affected by pests such as weevils and nematodes.
• Drought sensitivity: Sensitive to drought and limescale.