How to Grow Citrus
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Your complete guide to growing Citrus.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Citrus
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Citrus
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips, aphids, and flies while attracting pollinators
Deter aphids and ants, may improve citrus tree health
Dynamic accumulator that adds nutrients to soil and mulches well around citrus
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control citrus pests
Repels moths and other flying pests, attracts beneficial pollinators
Repel nematodes and other soil pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and repel whiteflies that commonly attack citrus
Natural pest deterrent and attracts beneficial insects without competing for nutrients
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic compounds suppress citrus growth and compete aggressively for water
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of citrus and most other plants
Produce juglone which is toxic to citrus trees and inhibits their growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
