Do I pick the first fruit on my tangerine tree that we bought with fruit on it?

Question

I bought a tangerine tree from Lowes and it had fruit on it that were green. They are not ripening and are splitting open while on the tree. Should I pick all of them off?

Answer 1

Yes, pick off those fruits so your little tree can concentrate its energy on making roots. This article will help you have a healthy tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangerine/tangerine-tree-care.htm