
Complete the Garden
Grow guide & specs
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- USDA zones
- 9-11 (or indoor houseplant)
- Sunlight
- Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Water
- Moderate — keep soil evenly moist; do not waterlog
- Mature height
- 15-30 ft (4.5-9 m) outdoors; 5-8 ft indoors
- Planting season
- Indoor: Any time of year | Outdoor: Spring (Zones 9-11)
- Seeds included
- 2-7+ Seeds
- Scientific name
- Citrus sinensis
What's included
- Premium non-GMO Citrus sinensis (orange 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. Remove the papery outer seed coat if present. Fill your container with the provided growing medium. Plant seeds ½ inch deep. Water thoroughly. Place in the warmest, sunniest location (75-85°F) or under a grow light for 14-16 hours/day. Cover with humidity dome.
GERMINATION CARE: Keep soil moist and warm. Germination occurs in 14-21 days. Remove dome once sprouts appear. Provide maximum sunlight — citrus needs intense light.
SEEDLING CARE: Orange seedlings need full sun (8+ hours daily). Transplant to a larger pot when 4-6 inches tall. Use acidic, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed with citrus fertilizer monthly during growing season. In Zones 9-11, transplant outdoors. In cooler zones, grow as a container plant. Bring indoors when temps drop below 50°F.