Organic Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Cultivation Program with Ecoganic Products

Introduction: the Orange as a Global Strategic Crop

The orange (Citrus sinensis) is one of the most cultivated citrus fruits worldwide, key to regional economies and the export of fresh and industrialized fruits. Countries such as Brazil, Argentina (Tucumán), Spain (Valencia), Mexico, South Africa, Egypt and the USA (Florida) concentrate a large part of global production. Faced with a market that increasingly demands residue-free fruits, the organic and ecological management of the orange represents a great technical and commercial opportunity.

Growing oranges in an organic system requires a complete strategy that includes:

• Efficient and residue-free natural fertilization.
• Physiological stimulation without synthetic hormones.
• Correction of key nutritional deficiencies (Ca, Mg, B, Zn).
• Protection against diseases such as alternaria, anthracnose, Phytophthora and pests such as mites, thrips and miners.
• Regeneration and activation of the soil.

This program has been developed by validating the Ecoganic catalog, technical data sheets, previous trials and official references, adapting it to diverse agroclimatic conditions with a global approach. It is designed for systems certified under EU 848/2018, NOP USDA and international equivalencies.

Keys to Ecological and Sustainable Management of the Orange Tree

Agroclimatic Requirements and Physiology

• Ideal temperatures: between 20 and 32 °C. Avoid frost during flowering or ripening.
• Soils with good drainage, pH 5.5 to 7.0 and organic matter >2%.
• High water demand during fruit set and fattening.
• Sensitive to deficiencies of Ca, Mg, B and Zn, which affect size and quality.

Frequent Problems and Ecoganic Solutions

Phenological Phases and Organic Nutrition Program with Ecoganic

Phase 1: Vegetative Bud (February – March)

Phase 2: Flowering and Fruit Set (April – may)

Phase 3: Fruit Fattening (June – August)

Phase 4: Ripening and Harvest (September – October)

Phase 5: Post-harvest and Regeneration (November – January)

Additional Technical and Cultural Advice

• Avoid soil compaction: apply compost or plant cover and use FULVEX to unlock nutrients.
• Constantly monitor pests: apply TOTALIN and ACARIN in rotation and according to pressure.
• Correct micro-deficiencies in time: apply MICRO PLUS if visual symptoms are detected.
• Do not neglect post-harvest: use CALCIUM 40 PLUS and UNIVERSAL BOOST to guarantee plant longevity and internal reserves.

Expected Results with Ecoganic Management