Tangerine (Citrus reticulata); The fruits of these small trees, which are cultivated in all countries with a mild climate, are evergreen and carry essential oil, are very popular in our country. It is produced abundantly in the Aegean, Mediterranean and Eastern Black Sea Regions. It constitutes about 25% of our citrus production. It is a sweet, fragrant, delicious, vitamin-rich fruit. Among the commercially grown citrus species, it is the most resistant to low temperatures, while its fruits are the most sensitive to low temperatures. The maturity periods of tangerine varieties are spread over months. Fruit shell colors range from light yellow to dark red. It is one of the most beloved citrus species. When the tangerine fruit ripens, it does not stay on the tree for a long time; therefore, the harvest time should be determined very well.

Like all citrus trees, tangerine trees grow best in abundant humus, deep, strained (well-flowing), sandy-loamy, loamy or clay-loamy soils. The tangerine tree should definitely not be grown in heavy soils, since its deeply rooted roots need oxygen. Ground water is also generally desired to be 1.5 m below the soil surface; otherwise a good drainage should be made in the soil. For tangerine trees, which are also sensitive to the lime rate of the soil, the optimum soil pH should be 5.5-6. The soil of the land must be analyzed before planting. The soil depth of the place where the tangerine garden will be installed must be at least 1.5-2 m. The main subject to be emphasized in tangerine cultivation is that the soil has an aerated structure; Because tangerine roots require a high amount of oxygen and are very sensitive to airlessness and show choking response. For this reason, the soil should have an airborne-filter character.