Orange seedlings Traco red from inside and outside age 18 months

🟢 Type and Usage This variety is considered from the sweet orange family, more specifically from the known types called "Blood Orange." It is cultivated for fresh fruit, juices, and export. It features a sweet flavor, high juice content, and a distinctive touch of red in the pulp or peel. 🌞 Environment and Light – Prefers full sun for high quality and distinctive color. – Grows in moderate to warm climates, with cool nights to stimulate red coloration in the pulp. 🌡️ Temperature – Tolerates relatively high heat, but somewhat cool nights during fruiting are beneficial for red color development. – In cold regions, it may need protection or cultivation in protected conditions. 🌱 Soil – Suitable: well-drained soil, a sandy clay mix, preferably rich in organic matter – Avoid heavy, poorly drained, or waterlogged soils. 💧 Irrigation and Fertilization – Water regularly during establishment years, then gradually reduce after stabilization. – Balanced fertilization is important, with support for phosphorus and potassium to enhance fruiting and quality. 🌸 Blooming and Fruiting – Blooms in spring. – Fruits often ripen from December to March/April depending on climate. – The pulp may contain red pigmentation (due to anthocyanins) to become part of the Blood Orange varieties. 🫒 Fruit and Quality Specifications Shape: round or slightly elongated, usually orange peel, may show red-brown or pinkish coloration depending on the variety and climate. Pulp: orange to pink-red, juicy, and with few seeds in many cultivars. Considered very sweet within the Blood Orange category. 📏 Size and Recommended Spacing Expected plant height: medium to large, can reach several meters. BambooPlants.ca In terms of cultivation: In commercial fields, spaced sufficiently to ensure good ventilation and lighting, and in home gardens, spacing can be closer depending on available space. 📌 Additional Notes Tarocco is one of the two or three most famous blood orange varieties (alongside Moro orange and Sanguinello orange) in Italy. To achieve the best red color in the pulp and peel, relatively cool nights with sunny days are needed. Juice quality is high, and the fruit is desirable in luxury markets.