How to grow Tangelo in Australia
A mandarin and grapefruit cross, juicy and easy to peel. Minneola is the well-known one.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: 18 litres a week, watered every 3 days
- Spacing: 400 cm
- Time to harvest: 730 days (about 2 years)
- Time to germinate: 1 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
- Frost tolerance: Half hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | March to September | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | March to September | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | March to September | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | September to November | Plant Sep to Nov after frost in a warm sheltered spot. Fruit sweetens best after a hot summer. |
| Adelaide & SA | March and April, September and October | Plant Mar to Apr or Sep to Oct. Minneola suits the hot dry summers; water deeply while the fruit sizes. |
| Perth & WA | March to September | |
| Tasmania | October and November | Marginal. Plant Oct to Nov against a warm north facing wall. Fruit stays sharp after cool summers. |
| Canberra & ACT | November | Marginal. Plant in November after the last frost against a north facing wall and protect young trees with frost cloth. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Plant May to Sep in the dry with regular watering. Fruit is juicy but colours poorly without cool nights. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to August | Plant May to Aug in the dry with regular watering. Juicy fruit, but it colours poorly without cool nights. |
Companion planting
Good companions
Harvest and storage
Storage
Holds on the tree, fridge 2 to 3 weeks once picked.