Complete the Garden
Grow guide & specs
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- USDA zones
- 9-11 (or indoor houseplant in all zones)
- Sunlight
- Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Water
- Moderate — keep soil evenly moist; do not let dry out completely
- Mature height
- 10-25 ft (3-7.6 m) outdoors; 4-8 ft indoors with pruning
- Planting season
- Indoor: Any time of year | Outdoor: Spring (Zones 9-11 only)
- Seeds included
- 2-7+ Seeds
- Scientific name
- Citrus reticulata
What's included
- Premium non-GMO Citrus reticulata (tangerine tree) seeds, real loose nutrient-rich potting soil (not compressed discs), recyclable planter with clear lid for humidity control, and detailed step-by-step growing instructions. Everything needed to start growing - no extra supplies required.
How to grow it
PLANTING: Open your Seeds In A Cup kit. Fill the container with the provided growing medium. Plant tangerine seeds ½ inch deep. Water thoroughly. No stratification needed — citrus germinates readily in warmth. Place in the warmest, sunniest location available (75-85°F) or under a grow light for 14-16 hours/day. Cover with humidity dome.
GERMINATION CARE: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination occurs in 14-28 days. Once sprouts appear, remove the humidity dome. Ensure maximum light exposure — citrus seedlings stretch if light is insufficient.
SEEDLING CARE: Tangerine seedlings need full sun. When seedlings reach 4-6 inches, transplant to a larger pot with well-draining citrus soil mix. Water regularly and feed with citrus-specific fertilizer monthly during the growing season. In Zones 9-11, transplant outdoors. In all other zones, grow as a sunny-window houseplant or patio plant, bringing indoors when temps drop below 50°F.