The Citrus Planting Management series aims to facilitate an understanding of the development of new citrus orchards, and how to maintain records of individual orchards over their lifespans.

The content of this learning material is based on audio-visual media produced by the Citrus Academy.
© Citrus Academy NPC | 2^nd edition 2017.

Module 1 comprise citrus cultivars and rootstocks, orchard layout and planning, orchard establishment and orchard recordkeeping.

Module 2 discusses citrus cultivars and citrus rootstocks in more detail.

Module 3 focuses on the natural resources (soil, water, climate, topography and erosion) that influence orchard layout and orientation.

Module 4 covers the various aspects of orchard establishment, including the tools and equipment required, soil preparation, windbreaks, irrigation installation and taking care of young trees.

Module 5 discusses the importance of recordkeeping.