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Planting a mango seed

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Summertime in South Florida is hot, but the upside? It’s sweet! We’re talking tropical fruit sweet, like the mangos that are at their peak right now. If you find yourself coveting this “king of fruits,” why not grow your own? Grab a mango, and discover how to plant your own tree from its seed.   

Materials: 

Steps: 

  1. 1. Cut open mango to remove seed. The seed will be inside a husk.
  2. 2. Clean the seed husk.

  1. 3. Using a pair of strong scissors, such as kitchen shears, carefully cut the edge of the seed husk, allowing you to open the husk and remove the seed. The seed will be slippery, so proceed with caution. 

Sometimes the seed may have a papery coat, as seen in the photo below. Remove this before proceeding to the next step. 

  1. 4. Soak the seed in a cup of water for 24 hours.
  2. 5. Moisten a paper towel. Make sure it is damp throughout, but not soaking wet. Wrap the seed in the paper towel. 
  3. 6. Place the seed and paper towel inside a sandwich bag, and store the seed in a warm place.  
  4. 7. Monitor the seed’s progress every few days, watching for sprouts.  Germination time will depend on air temperature and the mango’s ripeness when the seed was extracted.  
  5. 8. Plant the seed in potting soil, making sure not to cover the new leaves. 

Just sit back, and watch your mango tree grow! A few days after planting, you should see a set of true leaves showing and significant growth within a week. 

Keep in mind that you may have to step up the young tree into a larger pot over time as it grows large enough to plant in the ground. 

An important thing to keep in mind when you are growing a mango tree is that there are two types of mango seeds, monembryonic and polyembryonic. Monembryonic seeds produce only one plant. This plant will not be like the parent tree. Polyembryonic seeds are different. As the name suggests, there are many embryos in the seed, all which are clones of the parent except for one. This one fertilized seedling is usually the first to germinate and sprout.   

If you do not notice which shoot sprouted first, the shoot most unlike the others is probably the one that isn’t a clone.  You can either keep that shoot to produce a new cultivar or get rid of it in order to ensure your tree is a clone of the parent and will produce identical fruit. Also, with polyembryonic seeds, you can separate the embryos before germinating the seed, and you will have two plants. 

About the Author

Patrick Deja is an Education Programs Assistant at Naples Botanical Garden. When not at the Garden, he loves to spend time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys traveling and learning, whether it is about plants, history, language, or science.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Grow Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

This easy method shows how to grow a mango tree from seed using a mango from the grocery store. Eat the mango, save the seed, and follow these simple steps to grow it into a plant.

You can also grow an avocado from seed using the same method.

Growing a Grocery Store Mango Seed

Did you know the husk inside mango fruit contains a seed? And it’s a nice big seed! And that’s what we sow to grow a new mango plant.

If you live in a cold climate, without outdoor tropical growing conditions, you can still grow mangos indoors as houseplants, beginning with a mango fruit.

I’ll show you a simple way to prepare the seed, make it sprout, and grow it as a houseplant. These are tropical plants, so you’ll want a sunny, warm place in your home to provide the best growing conditions.

So, what makes this method easy?

By starting the mango seed in damp paper towel (see below), we can first determine if the seed is viable (will grow).

You could also plant it directly in damp potting mix, but that means waiting to see if there is growth (for several weeks).

The easy method reveals which seeds are good ones so we don’t waste time on the duds.

Will it grow fruit?

Probably not, unless you manage to provide exceptional, tropical-like growing conditions for many years that eventually trigger flowering and fruiting. Grafted mango trees can produce fruit.

How long does it take to grow a mango tree?

A mango tree grown from seed indoors can take 5 to 8 years to mature.

A grafted mango tree may take 3 to 4 years to reach fruit-bearing age.

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Supplies

To get started, gather your supplies. In addition to a ripe mango fruit, you will need these items.

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or regular paper towels

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Steps

1Buy a Ripe Mango

Every mango has a seed inside. It’s protected by that thick, husk-like thing you set aside when preparing the fruit for eating.

You have to start with a ripe mango because otherwise the seed within the husk may not be mature enough to grow into a plant.

2Remove the Husk/Seed from the Mango

Use the edible fruit (yum!) and set aside the husk. They tend to have stringy pieces of fruit attached to them and we’ll take care of that in the next step.

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3Clean and Dry the Husk

Next you want to gently scrub off the pulp/stringy bits of mango fruit from the husk. The purpose of this step is simply to help the husk dry faster and make it easier to cut open.

You can hold the husk under tap water and use a soft scrub brush to push the pulp off.

Or, very carefully scrape it off with a small knife, always aiming away from yourself!

When the husk is fairly pulp-free, dry it off with a towel and set it somewhere to further dry for a day or two (not much more).

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4Remove Seed from Husk

After 2 days, the mango seed husk is dry enough to cut open.

This is the part that amazed me the first time I did it. I have eaten a lot of mangos over the years, and I had no idea there was a great big seed in there!

5Clean Off the Seed

This is a mango seed found within the husk of the fruit.

Pretty cool! It’s like some sort of giant bean seed. And no two mango seeds look the same.

Some mangos produce polyembryonic seeds, but the ones shown here are singles (monoembryonic). Plants from polyembryonic seeds produce fruit true to the parent (like grafted plants do since they are created from vegetative cuttings). Our grocery stores have very little variety so I’ve only ever seen two types of mango seeds here and they are always singles.

If the seed appears shriveled or rotten, start again with another mango.

6Sprout Seed

The mango seed is wrapped in moist towel and placed in a plastic bag.

I use this method for sprouting all sorts of the things including avocado seeds and ginger. I like this method because it shows me I have a viable seed before I go to the trouble of planting it in soil.

There is no need to buy plastic bags for this step. Just use any plastic bags or wrap you have.

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7Check for Sprouting

After 3 weeks, the seed is sprouting.

The mango seed pictured above (after 3-weeks) is growing a red sprout!

I wait until any new growth is 2 to 3-inches long before planting in potting mix.

My mango seed split open during germination. Is this normal?

Yes, some seeds will split open during germination. It happens when parts inside grow or swell, pushing open the shell. It’s fine.

Related: How to Grow an Apple Tree From Seed

8Keep Checking for Growth

After 5 weeks, there is enough new growth to plant the seed in potting mix.

At this point you can see how the red sprout is also growing roots, and there is another sprout on top. This took 5 weeks to grow.

That new sprout on top (right) is pale in color because it is growing without light. It will turn green when exposed to sunlight.

Now it’s time to plant the seed in potting mix.

9Plant the Sprouted Mango Seed

At week five (or when there is a few inches of new growth), we plant the seed in potting mix.

Some of the new growth will become roots and the other parts are shoots, but it’s very hard to tell what’s-what at this stage.

Because of this, it’s fine to plant the seed flat in the pot (the way it is in the photo, above). The plant will sort itself out just fine.

Your pot should be a few inches wider than the seed and have room for several inches of root growth. The pot I used is 8-inches deep total, but 6-inches would be fine too.

Also, be sure the pot has drainage holes and a drip saucer to avoid water-logging the plant.

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10Grow Your Plant

At six weeks, a shoot has emerged from the potting mix and leaves are forming.

Mangos are tropical plants and enjoy warmth and humidity.

The mango plant in the photo (above, 6-weeks old) decided to send its shoot up at the side of the pot. That’s fine! It’s approximately 4-inches tall and nice and healthy.

11Don’t Worry About Limp Leaves

During the early growth stage, the leaves may be limp. It’s normal.

Limp leaves! I’ve had this several times and I’ve seen others mention it so I’m confident it’s normal.

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12Grow as Houseplant

Just a week later, my mango plant perked up:

After 9 weeks, the leaves have perked up and the plant is approximately 9-inches tall.

At this point the mango plant is approximately 9-weeks old (from the day we put it in paper towel) and it’s nine inches tall.

The five main leaves formed early (week 3) and no additional leaves have appeared since then.

It’s fairly cool in our home (just below 20°C / 68°F), so growth will be slower than you’d get in a warmer space with better humidity.

After 18 months, the main stem is starting to die off at the top of the plant but a lot of new side shoots with leaves have formed.

Basic Indoor Mango Plant Care Tips

Ideally, you will mimic tropical conditions in your home, or as close to it as you can manage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you grow a mango tree inside?

Yes, indeed. You can start a mango tree from the seed inside the fruit or buy a grafted tree, which is much more likely to grow fruit, although it does take several years and the right growing conditions.

How long does it take to grow a mango seed?

With the method listed above, it took 9 weeks from the day I started the germination process to having a 9-inch tall plant.

How do you germinate a mango seed quickly?

Most seeds germinate fastest within certain temperature ranges but it varies for each plant. This is usually a bit warmer than the plant’s comfort zone.

Because mango plants grow best in when the ambient temperature is between 21º to 24ºC (70º to 75ºF), it’s a fair assumption that the seed would sprout fastest at temperatures just above that.

How big will an indoor mango tree grow?

Outdoor mango trees growing in tropical climates can reach 35 meters tall if not pruned.
Growing indoors, both because conditions are not optimal and the plant is restricted to a container, will limit growth.
I realize that didn’t answer the question with a specific measurement, but that’s because I’m not sure. I have seen a few indoor ones that appear to be about 6-feet tall. The more tropical the conditions, the bigger they will get.

Will my indoor mango tree grow fruit?

It’s highly unlikely. If you want fruit, start with a grafted mango tree (from a nursery that specializes in them). These are intended for growing fruit, although the quantity will be small.

Provide optimum growing conditions including intense heat without drying out the soil.

Grafted mango trees are reported to take 3-5 years to flower and fruit.

Some say mango seedlings (like we’re germinating here) can grow into fruit-producing trees after 5-8 years, but I have not yet found anyone to confirm this.

The fruit, if you do get some, will vary depending on the source. Mango seedlings cannot produce fruit true to the parent plant (because they are hybrids). But grafted mango plants can (because they are clones). But really, it’s such a cool achievement to grow the plant to produce fruit, either way I’d be happy.

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How to Grow Mango From Seed

Use these step-by-step instructions to use the seed inside any ripe mango fruit to grow into a new houseplant.

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Plant Sprouted Seed
Grow Your Mango Plant

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1. Buy a mango

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Try to choose a ripe fruit. It is fragrant and slightly soft, and with light pressure it leaves a small dent.

Skin color may vary depending on the variety. The main thing is that it has small dark specks on it. This is another sign of maturity.

If the skin falls under the finger, the mango is overripe. For planting it is just right, but the taste is not very good. And yes, it smells sour.

If all fruits are hard to the touch, don't worry. Buy any of these, put them in a loosely sealed paper bag, and leave them for a day or two. Neighborhood with apples or bananas will speed up the process due to the ethylene they release.

Instead of a bag, a container with ordinary raw rice is also suitable. Put a mango in it, cover with a lid and pull out a ripe fruit in a day.

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2. Prepare the stone for planting

Peel the ripe fruit and separate the pulp. Wash the bone under running water and inspect. If the shell has already burst, open it all the way. If not, don't worry. Just carefully cut it with a kitchen knife.

Remove the seed, being careful not to damage it.

Before planting, soak the seed for 10 minutes in a solution of rich pink potassium permanganate, and then rinse with water. This treatment will protect against fungal infections. Instead of potassium permanganate, you can use fungicides that are sold in stores with indoor plants.

If the seed has already begun to grow inside the shell, it is not necessary to germinate it further.

Do not overstay a bone that has been removed from the shell. After a few days, it will simply dry out and you can not wait for seedlings.

3. Germinate the seed

Wrap the seed in well-dampened gauze, a small towel or soft cloth, and then in a bag. Place in a plastic container with a lid and store in a warm and dark place. For example, under the battery, if you plant during the heating season.

Moisten the package daily to keep the moisture constant and prevent the seed from drying out.

When the stone starts to sprout (usually within 5-14 days), plant it in the ground.

4. Choose a suitable pot

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Choose a pot with a diameter of 8-10 cm, preferably high, so that the roots have room to grow. Definitely with drainage holes at the bottom. For the first year, it will be enough.

Do not immediately plant in too large a container. The soil in it will dry out and turn sour for a long time, so that the roots will lose access to air and begin to rot.

5. Choose the right soil

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For planting a seed and growing an adult plant, a mixture of universal neutral soil (pH = 7) or peat with coarse sand in a ratio of 2 : 1 is suitable.

Place a drainage layer on the bottom of the pot so that it takes up about a quarter of the space. In addition to the flower expanded clay, which is sold in stores, you can use crushed stone, gravel, broken bricks and even foam, crushed into pieces of 4-5 cm.

6. Plant a seed spine down. It should be buried no more than ¾.

7. Water and keep moist

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Water the soil to keep it moderately moist. Excess water will not benefit the seedling, it will rot.

For watering seeds, and then plants, use only filtered or settled water, always at room temperature.

Cover the pot with plastic wrap or plastic wrap. Instead of a film, a plastic bottle with a cut bottom, always transparent, is also suitable. Its diameter should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the pot so that it can be easily inserted. So inside there will be constant humidity.

8. Place the pot in a bright and warm place

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For example, on a windowsill or a shelf near a window. If this is not possible, use additional lighting for indoor plants.

In the warm season, take the pot out to the balcony, but keep it out of direct sunlight.

9. Properly take care of seedlings

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Water moderately every 2-3 days so that the earth does not become waterlogged, but also does not have time to dry out completely.

Once every couple of days, lift the film, water the stone and air the pot for 10-15 minutes to avoid rotting. With a dome from a bottle, it is even easier: unscrew the cap for the same time to allow air to enter.

After 10-15 days, and possibly even earlier, a sprout will appear. There can be several of them from one bone.

When the mango sprouts, do not rush to remove the protective greenhouse. A sharp change in humidity can be detrimental to a plant that has not yet grown stronger.

If the pot was covered with a bag or film, make some small holes for ventilation. Increase their size daily, and after a couple of days, finally remove the protective dome.

If the seedlings are covered with a cut bottle, open it daily for 40-50 minutes, and remove the entire structure after a few days.

10. Create conditions for the growth of mango

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Water the plant regularly, at least once every 3 days. If the soil dries out faster in summer, shorten the interval between waterings.

Spray the mango every 2-3 days or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every week.

In summer, take the plant to the balcony or outdoors.

When the mango is one year old, start feeding it in spring and summer 2-3 times every month. Use a regular houseplant fertilizer at the recommended rate.

11. Transplant the mango and form its crown

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Transplant the mango after about six months, when it is already strong enough. Take a pot a few centimeters larger in diameter, be sure to be tall and with drainage holes. In order not to damage the root system, move the mango along with the earthy clod and add the right amount of earth.

Transplant the plant next time when it becomes crowded in the previous container. It's time - if the roots completely braided the earthen ball, filled almost the entire internal space and are visible through the drainage holes. Another sign is a slowdown in development, even with regular fertilizing.

If the mango is too long, pinch off the top to encourage side branches to grow. When the tree is more than a meter high, prune regularly to maintain the shape of the crown.

Mango will bloom after 6-10 years. True, the harvest is unlikely.

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How to plant and grow 🥭 mango ᐈ How to grow mango from seed at home

Growing mango from seed is a great idea if you love everything exotic and surround yourself with indoor plants. By properly caring for and watering the tree, after a while you can get your own harvest.

Mango is a juicy tropical fruit native to sunny India. We can buy it in almost every supermarket. Ripe fruits are rich in potassium, B vitamins, ascorbic acid, and are also low in calories. They are very useful for human health and beauty.

To get this storehouse of vitamins, you can grow a mango from the stone at home. To do this, you need to germinate the bone of a ripe fruit bought in a supermarket. How to do this, read further on the INFORMATION.

You can also buy mango sprout from a special nursery. In this situation, the seedling is more likely to take root, and it will be much easier to care for it. In addition, practice shows that a mango grown from a sprout bears fruit with a high degree of probability.

Is it possible to grow a mango from a stone?

Growing a mango from a stone is quite an interesting and entertaining process. Both adults and children can be involved in it. If you decide to plant a mango tree at home, we recommend that you consider the following factors:

  1. The mango to be pitted must be very ripe. You can check this in the store by feeling the fruits and choosing the softest one. If the core easily separates from the pulp during cutting, the stone is suitable for cultivation.
  2. In order to sprout a mango seed, it is better to choose a thick-walled ceramic flower pot. Due to the powerful root system, the mango tree can destroy thin walls. The holes at the bottom of the pot also play an important role. They allow excess moisture to escape, and the roots of the plant to breathe.
  3. Due to its origin, mango is very fond of warmth and sunlight. Therefore, it is better to put a pot with a plant on a windowsill on the sunny side of the house.

You can plant mango from the stone at home at any time of the year. However, during the cold period, this may require an additional light source. Mango grows in tropical countries. Therefore, it is very important to create favorable conditions for it. This includes lighting, air temperature, and an irrigation system.

Mango tree growing in natural conditions can reach a height of 50 m. A houseplant, in turn, does not exceed two meters. However, you yourself can control the growth of the mango and cut it back when it reaches a certain height.

How to choose a ripe mango

Choosing a ripe mango in a supermarket is not a difficult task. Even if you don’t succeed the first time, you can always leave the fruit to ripen at home. This is done using a paper bag, in which, in addition to the mango itself, apples and bananas are placed. When buying fruits in a store, pay attention to:

  1. Peel. It should have a smooth and shiny surface without rot and various kinds of holes. The latter may indicate damage to the fetus by parasites that could easily penetrate the bone. You should not pay attention to color, because many mango varieties remain green even when ripe.
  2. Consistency. When feeling, the fruit should be easily pressed through, and the resulting dents should return to their previous shape.
  3. Smell. Only ripe mangoes have a characteristic pleasant aroma. Unripe fruits do not smell of anything.

How to sprout a mango pit

There are several ways to sprout a mango pit:

After the sprout breaks through, you can start choosing a pot and soil.

Selection of soil and pot

If you decide to grow a mango from a stone at home, we recommend that you carefully choose a pot. It should be quite tall, as the mango tree grows deep. The preferred material is ceramic. It is also important to use a pot with thick walls. Otherwise, the root system of the plant will simply destroy it. There should be special holes at the bottom of the pot. It is also worth pouring drainage there. In this way, we will provide the mango with the optimal amount of moisture.

As for the choice of soil for growing mangoes at home, it is best to use the universal option. For such soil, it is easier to pick up fertilizer, and it also absorbs water well. It is very important to take into account the acidity of the earth (pH). It must be neutral. You can check the level of acidity using a special unit or a disposable indicator. Test indicators cost mere pennies, so we recommend that every home plant lover get one. Information about the pH of the soil is also often indicated on the packaging.

How to plant a mango at home

The seed is prepared, the pot and soil are selected, which means it's time to properly plant a mango at home. We present to your attention step by step instructions:

  1. Take a deep pot with thick walls and special holes in the bottom.
  2. Make a drainage layer that takes up a quarter of the container.
  3. Backfill with soil that has been correctly selected and purchased from a specialist shop.
  4. Make a small indentation and place the seed there with the sprout up and the intended root down.
  5. Add a layer of earth approximately 1 cm thick.
  6. Organize a greenhouse to provide the plant with a favorable microclimate.

Making a fake greenhouse is pretty easy. To do this, you can use ordinary cling film or the top of a bottle cut in half. The second option would be preferable, as it will allow regular airing of the pot. You need to air the plant every day for no more than ten minutes.

A mango that is used to a tropical climate will take a long time to germinate. So be patient. You will have to wait about a month, and in some cases even longer. But when the sprout begins to break through the ground, it will no longer be stopped.

Another recommendation for anyone who decides to grow mangoes at home. From the moment you see a green sprout on the surface of the soil, you should slightly increase watering. It is better to divide the volume of water in half, and water the plant twice a day. So you definitely will not be able to waterlog the soil. You can also put some kind of tray under the pot so that water flows into it. Then the mango itself will be able to get the moisture it lacks. However, it is better to do this when the plant grows a little.

Care after planting the seed

Early care plays an important role in growing mango from the stone at home. After planting the seeds, the pot must be moved to a warm and well-lit place. Direct sunlight is not recommended. In the cold season, you can use an additional light source in the form of a wall lamp.

Basic early care advice:

It is very important to observe the temperature regime:

Unlike an adult plant, it is best to keep the sprout away from the sun. The first meetings with the sun's rays should happen no earlier than a month after germination.

To grow a mango, continue to care for the plant after it has sprouted. First you need to wean it from greenhouse conditions. This should be done gradually, every day increasing the amount of time spent in the open. Also, the pot must be left open all night.

The next step is spraying with warm water. Spraying can be done several times a month with a spray bottle. This should be done away from direct sunlight, and the remaining water should be removed with paper towels.

Plants older than one year are watered 2-3 times a week with warm settled water. It is important to control the amount of water, taking into account spraying, so that the soil is not waterlogged. You can check the soil moisture level by feeling its top layer.

Mango growing conditions may seem difficult at first glance. However, the result is worth the effort. In addition, it is much easier to care for an adult plant.

Mango care

Properly planting a mango seed is not enough to make a beautiful ornamental plant. Care plays a big role here, namely:

Lighting

A mature plant needs sun. Mango should be under proper lighting for at least 11 hours a day. In the cold season, artificial light sources can be used. It can be a tall table or wall lamp. To grow a mango from a seed, it is necessary to create climatic conditions for it that are close to the tropics. And first of all it concerns the illumination.

Temperature

For mangoes, the comfortable air temperature is 25 °C. The plant does not like drafts and strong temperature fluctuations. This point is very important to consider when choosing a place where the mango will stand.

Watering Rules

When you decide to plant a mango, be prepared to carefully monitor the moisture level in the pot. Ideally, the plant should be watered once every 2-3 days. However, this moment directly depends on the time of year and ambient temperature. When in doubt about whether or not to water the pot, feel the top layer of soil. If it is wet, it is better not to water the plant. Otherwise, mold may form on the surface of the earth. Watch the water temperature. It should be warm - about 30 ° C, and always settled.

Pruning

The first time a plant is pruned is when it reaches a height of about 1.5 meters. This is necessary so that the mango begins to grow in breadth, and not in height. It is recommended to trim the cuttings twice a year. This must be done before or after transplantation. The instruction is quite simple:

How to understand that we grow mangoes correctly? After the pruning procedure, the plant will become thicker and more beautiful.

Transplantation

Mangoes need to be transplanted 1.5 years after they germinate. As practice shows, at this age the root system of the plant occupies almost the entire first pot. As already mentioned, for transplanting it is better to take a tall ceramic flowerpot with thick walls. As for size, the new pot should be 5 cm larger in diameter than the previous one. You can transplant mangoes by transshipment or by completely digging out the root. Fortunately, the mango tree is not afraid of such manipulations.

Top dressing

Once you have planted the mango seed, you don't have to fertilize the soil. However, without this, the plant will look ordinary and not beautiful enough. To feed the mango tree, you can use an all-purpose fertilizer with a high nitrogen content. This should be done during the period of its active growth, namely in spring or summer.

How to graft a mango

Properly planted mangoes bloom every year from the age of five. But in the issue of fruiting, there are some nuances. In theory, a house plant can bear fruit. However, the likelihood that this will happen is very low. To grow a mango with fruit, it must be grafted from a fruiting plant. These can be found in the city botanical garden or in the nursery. It is enough to use the Internet to find the address and phone number.

How it works:

The tape can be removed a few weeks after the procedure.

Next, you need to wait for the moment of flowering. This usually happens after a few seasons. And after 2-4 years, you will be able to observe the appearance of fruits on almost every branch of the tree.

After grafting the mango, it is recommended to fertilize every month. For these purposes, a universal fertilizer for palm plants, which contains nitrogen, is suitable. During the period of flowering and fruiting, the portion of fertilizer should be increased.

Initially, a large number of fruits should not be expected. But after 3-4 years you will be able to enjoy them to your heart's content.

If you decide to plant a mango seed and want to harvest regularly, it may be worth visiting special forums and chats. Very often at such sites they discuss the cultivation of mango trees and exchange useful tips. There you will certainly find like-minded people who can share with you the bud of a fruiting plant. And then your tree will also delight you with fruits.

Dangerous diseases and pests for mangoes

The main problem faced by people who decide to plant mangoes at home is various diseases. The vulnerability of the plant is due to the fact that even with a great desire to provide it with proper conditions of detention is impossible. Still, mango is a tropical plant, and our climate is alien to it.

We offer to consider the most common diseases of the mango tree:

The first thing to do with anthracnose is to completely change the soil. It is also recommended to disinfect the roots with potassium permanganate and reconsider the irrigation regime.

Less common diseases and pests are aphids, powdery mildew, scale insects and thrips.

Mango leaves should be carefully inspected every day to avoid infection and care instructions should be followed. This applies not only to the irrigation system, air temperature and lighting, but also to the cleanliness of the room. Don't forget to wet clean regularly to keep your houseplants healthy.

Tips for beginners

Summing up, we can say that growing mangoes at home is not an easy task, but interesting. Absolutely everyone can cope with it, if you follow these recommendations:

  1. Use a ripe mango bone. The likelihood that it will germinate is much greater. And how to choose a ripe fruit is described in this article.
  2. After planting a seed, arrange greenhouse conditions for it with cling film or a plastic bottle.
  3. Use a tall, thick-walled ceramic pot.
  4. Prune the plant if you want it to be more bushy and aesthetic.
  5. Keep your mango healthy and avoid common diseases.
  6. Do not overdo it when watering the mango tree. Too wet soil is a favorite environment for the vital activity of fungi and bacteria.

It is not necessary to grow mango as a fruit tree. This plant itself is quite beautiful. Therefore, it can be a great decoration for your interior.

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