Khmelnytskyi man gathered a record harvest of mandarins on the veranda: how to grow citrus at home

Harvest of mandarins and lemons by Vitalii Demianishyn

According to Главком: In Khmelnytskyi, local resident Vitalii Demianishyn gathers a harvest of mandarins on the veranda of his house every year. In 2023, his fruits are particularly impressive in quantity. In addition to mandarins, Vitalii also grows lemons, which take about two years to ripen.

Vitalii Demianishyn is actively interested in plants that bear fruit and can be consumed. This year he notes significant overcrowding on his veranda: 'This year there is terrible overcrowding, there are many of them here.' Last year, Vitalii collected more than 50 lemons, which can weigh up to 300 grams.

Caring for lemons

Lemons, according to Demianishyn, are more demanding to care for compared to mandarins. 'Lemon is more demanding than mandarin,' he states. In the first year, lemons that bloom in spring manage to grow into fruits. 'In the first year, those flowers that bloom in spring, in March or April, manage to grow into little lemons,' he explains.

This experience of Vitalii Demianishyn can be useful for others who are interested in growing citrus crops at home.

Growing citrus at home is becoming increasingly popular among Ukrainians, especially in the context of global climate changes. Vitalii Demianishyn's experience and successes can serve as an example for those who wish to experiment with agriculture in urban environments. This can contribute not only to increasing interest in home gardening but also to improving nutrition, as fresh fruits are always desirable in the diet.