To grow oranges is it better to chose a place that has steady temperature or steady precipitation?
2006-12-03 14:18:57 · 3 answers · asked by kogmu 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
just to answer simply, it is better to choose a place that has a steady temperature humans can't control the weather, but can predict it rather well, and we can always water the orange trees.
2006-12-03 14:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither choice is sufficient.
Steady near-freezing temperatures or steady rainforest precipitation levels will not support citrus.
A "mediterranean" climate is ideal: never below freezing, usually warm but not hot, and with adequate but not excessive precipitation.
2006-12-03 22:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Research the climate history of central to south FL, that's where the majority of our oranges grow, also very sandy soil.
2006-12-03 22:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Regina D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋