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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.

 

 

 

 

 

Growing Mango from Seed - Roger Marshall

You can easily grow your own greenhouse mango tree. If you decide to grow a mango the first step is to find a suitable mango. Most mangoes grown in America, according to the National Mango Board (www.mango.org) are either ‘Tommy Atkins’ or ‘Palmer.’ Tommy Atkins has slightly green and orange-red skin than does Palmer, which tends toward a green and crimson skin. You can also grow a golden Ataulfa mango which are sometimes called golden, honey or champagne mangoes. I prefer the Ataulfa mango for its sweetness and taste.

First eat your mango and save the pit. I set it on a paper towel to dry.

According to the Mango Board there are seven types of mango mostly grown in Florida and Mexico in summer and farther south in Brazil and Chile during the northern winter. The fruit, which is related to cashew nuts, originated in India and is said to have been brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers.

Cut the pit apart and pull out the seed. Be very careful that you do not cut into the seed.

To grow a tree, you will need to find a perfectly ripe mango. Unfortunately, most mangoes are picked green and allowed to ripen during transit. I have found that Ataulfa mangoes are often the ripest mangoes available and the easiest to start growing. When purchasing a mango gently squeeze the fruit. It should be slightly soft, not hard, not mushy. Step two is to eat the mango. This is often the best part of the entire process!

The seed is ready to be planted.

Save the pit inside the mango and allow it to dry for three or four days. It is easier to handle when it is dry. When the pit is dry, squeeze it gently to get a feel for where the seed is located inside the pit. Usually, there is a slight indentation near the top of the pit with no seed. Very gently, insert a knife into this part and peel back the outer rind. This will leave you with a seed. Gently push the seed into a pot of soil. The best pot to use is a narrow but deep one to accommodate the long tap root. Water the pot well and set it in a warm spot where the temperature will not drop below 70 degrees F.

After ten days to two weeks you should see a shoot start to grow.

In about a week to ten days the seed will begin to lift from the soil. All this means is that the tap root has started to grow. (Pull very gently on the seed to see if it has rooted. It will not come out of the soil if the root has started to grow.) A week or two after that a small stalk will begin to show. This stalk will sprout leaves and your mango will begin to grow. Keep the mango in a warm place where the temperature will not drop much below 60 degrees F and it will keep growing. If the temperature drops below 60 degrees F the mango will sometimes drop all its leaves, but if you keep it warm and water it well, it will usually grow new leaves.

This mango seedling is about six months old.

As your mango grows, keep moving it into larger pots. The plant has a very long tap root, so the best type of pot is a deep one that is not too wide. Fertilize it once a month with a general purpose fertilizer and watch it grow. In tropical areas mango trees can grow to 100 feet, but when they are grown for the fruit they are usually pruned to a manageable height. Your potted mango may never reach that height, but it will provide a dense cluster of slightly leathery leaves and may, after five or six years, produce flowers and fruit. If it produces flowers, you will need to set it where insects can pollinate it to get fruit.

The mango plant at about 14 months old. It will need to be kept in a warm spot for the winter months.

Mango: Planting, Growing from the Stone, Care

Mango is a tropical plant whose fruits have an amazing taste. This is one of the largest fruit-bearing plants in the world. Individual specimens of mango trees reach almost 50 m in height, and their crowns have a diameter of about 60 m. Mango fruits, in addition to great taste, contain many useful elements and vitamins for life. And although the tropics are the birthplace of this plant, it is quite possible to grow mangoes at home. nine0003

Content:

  • Mature plant care
    • Watering and moisture
    • Pruning and transplanting

      Large mango tree. Age about 300 years

      Moreover, coniferous flavor is present in such quantity that does not make it too pronounced and cloying. This "coniferousness" is characteristic only of mango fruits, no other plants have a similar aftertaste.

      Botanically, mango is a plant of the Anacardiaceae family, originating from the middle regions of India. It is a tree with a strong and tall stem and an extensive crown. nine0073 Mango leaves have a glossy shade and an elongated shape: up to 15-20 cm long and 5-7 wide. The branches of the tree are also flexible and strong, as they need to hold a large number of large fruits.

      Mango grove

      Mango blossoms at the end of winter . Inflorescences are corollas, formed in the form of pyramids. Sometimes in inflorescences there are up to a hundred flowers, and sometimes up to a thousand. The sizes of inflorescences in these cases are simply gigantic: up to 50-70 cm.

      Emerging mango blossom

      More than 95% of mango flowers are male, with a pleasant lily scent .

      Under natural conditions, mango blooms for 5-10 years, however, it does not begin to bear fruit immediately. The problem here is that the paniculate inflorescences are hardly pollinated even in natural conditions, and there is no need to talk about apartment inflorescences.

      Sometimes, in order for a tree to begin to set fruit, a graft of an already fruiting mango is grafted onto it. Usually, even the grafting of one bud of a fruit-bearing plant is enough to speed up this process and a sufficient number of female flowers appeared on the tree, which are necessary for fruit setting. nine0003

      Different kinds of mango fruits

      Fruits, depending on the subspecies of the mango tree, have the most varied colors and sizes. The rind of all species is generally quite thin and smooth; inside the fetus contains a relatively large bone. In immature fruits, the pulp has a pronounced fibrous structure, which disappears as it ripens.

      Mango is a source of many useful substances . Mango fruits contain calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. They have vitamins B6 and B9; the pulp of only two small mangoes contains the daily requirement of vitamin C.

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      Plant conditions

      Growing mangoes will require certain rules to be followed. This tropical plant is very thermophilic and photophilous. Unlike many of its "countrymen" from the tropics, for example, the same coffee tree, mango is very critical of environmental changes that are unfavorable to it. nine0003

      Soil and pot

      Mango requires neutral soil. In addition, the soil must be loose. You should not use any loams for growing mangoes, and indeed, you should abandon the use of "homemade" soils.

      Preparation process

      It is necessary to purchase soil with a neutral acidity, which it would be desirable to check with a pH meter. Not everyone wants to buy this expensive product, however, you can try to take it from someone, or check the acidity level in the store when buying soil. nine0003

      It is recommended to choose one of two types of soil for mangoes: soil for succulents or cacti. If such soils are either absent or too dense, they should be mixed with perlite. For this purpose, you need to take the components in the following ratio: 1 part perlite to 2 parts of soil. If for some reason this option does not suit you, you can create your own soil mixture. Her recipe is as follows: coco substrate, peat and perlite are mixed in equal proportions. In any case, for the final composition of the soil mixture, it will be necessary to check it for acidity. nine0003

      Sprouting mangoes in small pots

      Mango containers are selected according to their root system. Already one appearance of the mango tree is enough to understand - the root system of the plant is pivotal and penetrates deep into the soil . Based on this, a pot is selected - it must be very deep; the ideal option is a tub-type container.

      However, during the first 1-2 years of the plant's life, including during its germination, such a large capacity is not required. At these stages, you can use small pots (no more than 15-20 cm in diameter), or even use a 3-5 liter plastic bottle with a cut neck. nine0003

      Temperature and light

      Normal conditions for the plant are temperatures of +25-30°C and plenty of sunlight. The plant perfectly tolerates direct sunlight, so the window sills of the southern windows will be an ideal option for its placement in the apartment.

      The plant needs at least 11 hours of daylight so fluorescent lighting is a must. In the absence of sufficient light, the mango begins to stretch the stem, and leaf growth is not only inhibited, but completely stopped. nine0003

      Example of artificial lighting

      Mango can adapt to lower temperatures (up to +22°C), however, temperature fluctuations during the day should not exceed 5°C. This is important in the summer, when the container with the plant can be exposed outdoors during particularly hot weather.

      If the daily temperature fluctuations exceed the given value, the plant will either need to be covered or brought indoors. There are no particular problems with this, since the mango, unlike many of its tropical counterparts, normally tolerates both movements and turns of the pot. nine0003

      The plant does not like drafts, so you should protect it from them: either move it in the winter to where they are absent, or just in case, take care of warming the pot itself.

      Moisture

      Mango requires moderately moist soil, but stagnant water is highly undesirable for him. Watering a mango is one of the most difficult tasks in caring for a plant. It is necessary to keep the top layer of the soil moist, while it is necessary that water does not accumulate in the lower layers. nine0003

      Therefore, the plant needs drainage

      During the mango flowering period (February-March), watering should be reduced to a minimum , while taking care not to spoil the leaves of the plant. It is important to strike a balance here so that the amount of water is minimal to keep the foliage in good shape, but nothing more.

      The air around the plant must not be humid, so no daily spraying of the plant with a spray bottle is allowed. However, once or twice a month the plant should be washed with leaves: water is sprayed on them and dust is wiped off with a soft cloth. After that, all the leaves are wetted with dry gauze or a napkin.

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      Self-cultivation

      Mango can be grown by purchasing germinated seedlings in nurseries, or independently, using its seed , taken from the fruit. The first one not only allows you to guarantee a ready-made healthy plant, but with its help you can become the owner of a dwarf mango variety. nine0003

      Dwarf mangoes are about 5-10 times smaller than their normal counterparts, but the main thing is that their root system is adapted to the limited volumes of container in which they are grown. The latter allow you to get even mango trees grown in the "bonsai" style. Another advantage of dwarf mangoes is that it is much easier to make them bear fruit than ordinary representatives of this species.

      Mango cultivation aerobatics: fruit-bearing plant in bonsai style

      On the other hand, mangoes are one of the few crops that can be grown from their seed. The exoticism of such an action attracts so many gardeners, and they make just such a choice in growing mangoes.

      This process is very interesting and exciting, but if you decide to go all the way from finding a seed to turning it into a flowering tree, please be patient. In the best case, this will take at least 5 years of rather painstaking work and a lot of experiments, both with the plant itself and with its conditions of detention. nine0003

      Consider the sequence of steps to grow a mango from a seed:

      Fruit selection

      This is one of the main issues in growing a plant. In order for the plant to hatch normally, sprout and develop, it is necessary to choose the right fruit from which the seed will be taken. The main thing at this stage is to choose a fruit with a sufficient degree of maturity.

      Ripe mangoes are soft because they contain minimal fibers; nine0074 as noted earlier, fibrousness is characteristic only of immature fruits. It is necessary to choose the softest fruit that is available, only in such fruits is there a guarantee that the seed has managed to develop fully.

      The plant will sprout from an underdeveloped seed, but its growth rate will be significantly slowed down, in addition, it will constantly be overcome by some kind of disease. Therefore, it is better not to spoil everything at the very beginning by making the wrong choice.

      In some cases, the mango seed sprouts while already inside the fruit, in others the seed just opens . If you managed to get such a fruit at your disposal, consider yourself lucky, you have not only a full-fledged, healthy plant, but also at least one month of time savings.

      Ripe mangoes

      The best time to buy mangoes for planting is May or June. At this time, it can be guaranteed that the plants have not been deep frozen and that the seeds inside are still alive. Frozen or too old fruits, as a rule, no longer contain live seeds and are unsuitable for planting. nine0003

      Preparation for sprouting

      The seed of the selected fruit is cut from the pulp with a knife, and then “cleaned” manually, using only fingers, so as not to damage it. The flesh must be completely removed from the stone . This is important, because if not all of the pulp is removed, mold can grow in it at the germination stage, which will destroy the entire mango shoot.

      Mango pit

      On an oblong mango pit, it is rather difficult to tell which is the top and which is the bottom. nine0073 At the same time, this is the second fundamentally important point in growing, since the seed should be planted in the ground exclusively with the root down.

      If the bone is not opened, it will need to be opened with a knife. This operation will allow not only to determine the orientation of the root in space, but also reduce the time for the sprout to break through the hard shell of the seed.

      Cut mango pits, ready for planting

      The seeds must be separated from the pit, however, if there are any difficulties, do not persist, the sprout will still germinate, perhaps a week later. nine0073 Sometimes there may be several seeds in a stone. In this case, all healthy seeds are selected for germination. They are usually smooth and white or yellow; if the seed is brown, limp or shriveled, it is better to throw it away so as not to waste your time.

      Germinating the seed

      Can be done in two different ways: either in a glass of water or with a damp cloth. When grown in a glass, the seed is placed in it and simply filled with water, or some sort of stand is installed so that its half with the germinal part is in the water. nine0003

      Mango seed in a glass of water

      The liquid in the glass is changed every 2-3 days. The first sprout will appear after about 7-10 days, and after another 2-3 days the root shoot will appear. Once this has happened, the germinated seed can be transplanted into the soil.

      When growing in a wet cloth or gauze towel, it is rolled up so that the seed is completely covered on both sides . The resulting "sandwich" is placed in a shallow bath. The fabric is regularly wetted with water so that it does not dry out. Once every 2 days, the liquid is drained from the bath, and the rag is wetted again; at the same time, it is not necessary to squeeze it and unfold it completely. nine0003

      Mango seed germinated with wet gauze

      The planting itself is done in the following sequence:

      Plant care at the initial stage

      After planting the seed, the pot is placed in a warm and sunny place. Direct sunlight is not desirable at this stage, diffused light must be used. At the same time, it should be a lot, like an adult plant (at least 11 hours a day).

      Mango planted in a pot

      Plant care during this period consists of regular daily watering and airing. Watering should be carried out with warm settled water with a temperature of + 30-32 ° C. Water should be sufficient, but overwetting the substrate is not recommended. Excess water must be drained from the pot tray about 20-30 minutes after watering.

      Ventilate the plant for 5-10 minutes once a day. The room must not be drafty and the temperature must not fall below +25°C. nine0003

      Mango grows very slowly during the first month. If the sprout has not germinated enough in the water, it is possible that it will hatch from the substrate not earlier than the 4th week. But, as soon as he hatches and "sees" the sunlight, his growth rate will increase significantly.

      After the top of the plant emerges from the substrate, it is necessary to slightly increase the watering of , but without over-watering. It is better to do 2 irrigations per day with a total volume of water of about 1.5 of the volume used for irrigation at the initial stage of germination. nine0003 See also: Chrysanthemum home: description, varieties, growing in pots, care and reproduction, possible diseases (40+ Photos & Video) + Reviews

      Caring for an adult plant

      from greenhouse conditions and transfer to room content. Acclimatization should be gradual: every day it is recommended to open the "greenhouse" for 20-30 minutes more than the previous one, while leaving it overnight. nine0003

      Mango six months after planting

      Approximately one month later acclimatization will be completed and the film can be removed. The plant should be on a sunny windowsill or glazed heated balcony; direct sunlight at this stage is no longer just desirable, but highly recommended. The temperature must not be less than +23-25°C.

      Watering and Humidity

      Some growers insist that mangoes require high humidity and must be sprayed regularly. This is not entirely correct, since such a regime will lead to excessive soil moisture and the plant may die. nine0003

      Normal humidity for a mango should be around 70% and twice a month it can be sprayed with warm water, but this procedure should not be abused. It should be done in the morning or in the evening so that moisture does not remain on the leaves under the direct rays of the Sun. It is advisable to dry them thoroughly with a cloth before the sun's rays hit the leaves, relieving them of moisture residues.

      Mango a year after planting

      Mango is watered every 2-3 days. nine0074 The plant needs enough water to keep its leaves healthy, but should not be over-curled; The top layer of soil should only be slightly damp.

      Pruning and transplanting

      Approximately 1-1.5 years later the plant begins its active period of life. Its growth is greatly accelerated and it needs more and more space both in the pot (root system) and outside.

      Approximately 1.5 years after planting, the plant will have a height of about one meter and its root system will almost completely occupy the volume of its first pot. nine0074 At this stage, the plant is recommended to be transplanted into a larger pot.

      Some people recommend transplanting the mango directly into a large stationary pot, but this should not be done.

      Transplantation is done in the spring, during the period of active root growth. A pot with a diameter of 5 cm larger than the previous one is selected and transplantation is carried out either by transshipment or by completely digging out the root, fortunately, the mango root system normally tolerates such actions. nine0003

      Fruiting mango in a large pot

      After the first three annual transplants, they move on to transplants every 2 years , which will be few - one or two. After this, the mango can be transplanted into a large pot or tub.

      The first pruning of the plant is done when it reaches a height of about 1.5 meters . Usually, the upper shoot with a growth cone is removed so that the tree begins to grow "in breadth". Mango cuttings are recommended to be done twice a year, so that they do not coincide with the time of its transplantation. The plant tolerates such actions perfectly, because it has a high growth rate of the deciduous part and from each such procedure it only becomes thicker. It is advisable to process the cut points with charcoal. nine0003

      Top dressing

      The plant can do without fertilizer, but in this case, its growth and appearance will be very mediocre. In order for the mango to grow and develop normally, is recommended to apply universal palm fertilizer under it during the period of active growth (spring-summer).

      Preparing top dressing

      The main element that mangoes require constantly is nitrogen , so fertilizers must contain it in sufficient quantities. Even during the flowering period, mango does not require phosphorus and potassium, but nitrogen. nine0003

      Provision of fruiting

      Mango, starting from the 5th year of life, regularly blooms every year , but there are some problems with fruiting. Theoretically, you can wait for the fruiting of a plant grown at home, but the probability of this event will be very low (about 1 case out of 100).

      The guarantee of fruiting of a plant is its grafting from an already flowering and fruiting plant from some nursery or botanical garden. nine0074 Despite the apparent complexity of such a procedure, in fact, in the post-Soviet space, fruit-bearing mango trees are found in almost all botanical gardens in large cities.

      The grafting procedure itself is quite simple: one of the shoots is split with a sharp sterile knife and a bud from a fruit-bearing tree is grafted into it. The vaccination site is wrapped with electrical tape or tape. After about 1-2 weeks, the winding can be removed.

      Mango splitting grafting. nine0003

      The bud begins to bloom after about 2 seasons , very rarely this happens the next season. However, after 2-3 years, fruits may appear on almost all inflorescences. The grafted tree, before the appearance of the first fruits, should be fed monthly (and not only during active growth) with nitrogen-containing fertilizers.

      Successful result of growing mangoes

      Initially, there will be few fruits, but after 3-4 years after grafting, their number on a tree 1.5-2 meters tall will be about a dozen. nine0003 See also: Verbena: description, species, cultivation, planting in open ground and plant care, reproduction (95 Photos & Video) + Reviews

      Plant diseases

      One of the unpleasant features of many tropical crops is a relatively high vulnerability to diseases pests. The reason for this, first of all, is the conditions of detention, with all the desire they do not correspond to those that they have in their homeland.

      Mango is no exception, so let's look at the most common diseases of this plant that its owners may encounter. nine0003

      Spider mites

      The most widespread and frequent pests of mangoes . They feed on the juices of the plant, oppressing it. It is very difficult to detect spider mites directly due to their small size, however, arthropod pests give themselves away by the appearance of rusty plaque on the sheets.

      Rust from ticks

      Any insecticide is used for treatment. Stems and surfaces of healthy leaves are treated with it. In this case, the leaves are processed both from above and from below. Damaged leaves are cut off completely. nine0003

      Anthracnose

      This disease is caused by a fungus that attacks the plant in high soil moisture. Identified by dark brown spots on the leaves of , which later turn black. Over time, the fungus attacks the nutrient pathways and the plant can die.

      Anthracnose leaf lesions

      Insects that carry spores of the fungus from one plant to another can be the source of infection, and if the environment is favorable for it, and the soil is excessively wet, the fungus can also infect mangoes. nine0003

      The treatment consists in a complete change of the substrate, disinfection of the roots with a solution of potassium permanganate and correction of the irrigation regime. As a rule, especially in the initial stages, specialized treatment with fungicides is not necessary.

      Bacteriosis

      This disease is caused by various groups of bacteria that enter untreated plant sections during pruning. The tissues of the plant begin to rot, and often this pathology is accompanied by a characteristic odor that is not characteristic of a healthy tree. nine0003

      Damage to mango leaves due to bacteriosis

      If damage of this type is found, immediately remove the damaged parts of the plant and completely replace the substrate. Healthy parts of the plant should be treated with copper sulphate or Bordeaux mixture. How to peel mango - 3 ways0003

      Conclusion

      Growing mangoes is not an easy task, and it takes a long time to get any results. In the vast majority of cases, mango is grown not as a fruit plant, but as an ornamental plant, and even then, mainly due to the decorativeness of its leaves, since even flowering in half of the cases is not possible. However, many are trying to get both flowering and fruiting mango trees at home. Anyone who grows mangoes at home and can get their fruits can be considered a real "guru" of home floriculture. Feedback from our readers is very important to us! If you do not agree with these ratings, leave your rating in the comments with a brief argument. Thank you for your participation. Your opinion will be useful to other users. nine0003

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        planting and care at home

        We recently bought a mango, there were seeds left, and we decided to try to grow an exotic fruit at home. Since this is impossible to do in open ground (you need a temperature of +35 - 38 degrees in summer and warm winters without frost), the only right decision was to grow mango from the stone indoors.

        Collected all the necessary information and set to work. Today I’ll tell you what the first experiments brought us, and what tricks there are when growing this fruit. Photos and videos are provided to help you better understand the intricacies of growing. nine0003

        Content of Article

        • A little about mango
        • How to grow mangoes from the bone
          • We germinate seed
          • Planting technology
        • Features about mango

          This tree is one of the most famous tropical plants. Burma and India are home. The plant is evergreen and belongs to the Anarkadiev family. Mango is one of the symbols of India and Pakistan. nine0003

          1. The tree reaches a height of about 30 meters, and its diameter is often 10 m. The structure of the plant is quite interesting. The root system is very well developed, and goes deep into the ground, so the mango tolerates arid climate well, and grows normally in damp, swampy areas.
          2. The mango harvest can be obtained not so soon, starting from the 10-year age of the tree.
          3. The leaves of the tree are dark green, elongated, lanceolate, 5-6 cm wide. When the leaf blades are still young, they are painted reddish and yellow with a green tint. The upper part of the leaf has a glossy and shiny structure. nine0012
          4. When the flowering period begins from the second half of February to the beginning of March, this exotic plant can be safely called ornamental.
          5. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands of flowers of lemon light tone are collected in paniculate pyramidal inflorescences, up to 40 cm long. During the flowering period, the plant exudes a delicate aroma reminiscent of lilies.
          6. When flowering fades, fruits begin to set, which appear after 3 - 6 months. The peel of the fruit is thin and smooth, without villi and pubescence. nine0012
          7. The fruits are arranged on elongated stems, very strong and strong. They are able to support the weight of several kilograms of the fetus. It is these mangoes that are found in the tropics.
          8. The color scheme is very different: greenish, yellow and dark reddish. depending on the maturity of the fruit. Often the shades are mixed with each other, and on one fruit you can see the whole reddish-yellow palette. The pulp is juicy, tastes like a peach, but if the fruit is not ripe, then the pulp is slightly fibrous. Inside the fruit is a large stone. nine0012
          9. It is difficult to name the exact number of mango varieties, but in total there are from 500 to 1000 in the world. Dwarf mangoes are grown in culture. It is recommended to grow them at home.
          10. At the moment, most of the fruit comes from India, and mangoes are also grown in many countries, including the USA, Kenya and the Philippines.

          How to grow a mango from a stone

          The procedure is quite simple. Consists of several stages.

          Sprouting the seed

          You will need the following: a blunt knife, a ripe fruit (you can have several), a bag that can be hermetically sealed, a container and a lid.

          • It is very important to prepare good and ripe fruit. It should not have any flaws such as rotten skin. If possible, it is advisable to use fruit from southern countries for planting, and not from a supermarket.
          • Carefully cut through all the flesh and remove the stone. It must be thoroughly washed under running water.
            • nine0011 Then determine the bone to the place where the sun's rays fall. Within a few days, it should dry well. Make sure both sides dry equally.
          • Using a blunt knife, cut open the bone, starting at the top. The main thing is not to hurt or damage the seed.
          • Clean the seed completely from the top. In appearance, it resembles a member of the legume family.
          • Wet a pre-prepared napkin and wrap the seed in it. It is not necessary to moisten the fabric much so that the seed does not start to rot. nine0012
          • Then place the wrapped seed in a napkin bag. Wrap it up well and place it in a container. Close the top of the container with a lid. It turns out such a small greenhouse, which creates ideal conditions for seed germination.
          • Place the container in a place where there is no direct sunlight.
          • Check the condition of the seed from time to time. Moisten the cloth regularly as needed. It must be constantly slightly moistened.

          Some flower growers do not wrap the seed in a towel and a bag, but put it in a cup of warm settled water, leaving only the upper part. Every few days the water is changed to clean until the seed germinates. Then planted in a pot.

          Mango sprouts are very fragile and sensitive at the beginning of their development. Therefore, think over in advance a permanent place for the plant, so that later it is not transplanted.

          Planting and growing technology

          When the seed sprouts, it means it's time to plant it in a pot. For planting, you will need to prepare: a soil mixture, which should be light and loose in composition, a pot, water, a scoop, material for drainage. nine0003

          1. At the bottom of the pot (large because the mango has a branched and powerful root system) make a drainage layer of expanded clay, pieces of foam, broken bricks, pebbles. Drainage is required, as the root does not really like stagnant moisture and dampness. It is important that it receives the necessary amount of oxygen and is well ventilated.
          2. Fill the pot two-thirds full with potting soil. Suitable universal, which you can buy in a garden or flower shop.
          3. Water it well and wait for the water to seep into the pan. nine0012
          4. Plant the stone in the ground and cover with the rest of the earth. The seed is buried horizontally in the ground. It is important.
          5. Lightly tamp the soil around the sprouted seed. Cover the pot with plastic wrap.
          6. Remember to remove the airing film regularly. Pay special attention to watering. It is impossible to allow the earthen coma to dry out, as this will lead to the death of the plant. Don't over-moisturize either.
          7. After 2 - 4 weeks, the first young leaves will begin to appear. Their color is peculiar - greenish or light purple. Therefore, do not be alarmed, this is how mango leaves should look like. nine0012
          8. Only 8 weeks after germination can the young plant be gradually accustomed to the ambient temperature. More and more often and for a longer period, remove the shelter and try to slowly expose the container to the sun's rays.
          9. First show the mango to the sun in the morning or afternoon, so that the scorching rays of the day do not cause the tender leaves to burn.

          Care after planting

          After planting, the main task is to follow all the instructions so that a really beautiful and healthy plant grows. Here are the main steps. nine0003

          • Since the mango is a tropical tree, it is natural that it loves the sun and warmth. Direct sunlight will do, and on cloudy days, connect additional lighting with fluorescent lamps.
          • You can take the pot out to the balcony or terrace. But, if the climate is very changeable, then it is better not to take risks and not take the plant outside. Temperature fluctuations can adversely affect the development and growth of the plant.
          • Try to stick to this temperature all the time - 20 - 26 degrees Celsius. nine0012
          • Moisten the soil little by little frequently. Dry soil can destroy the plant. Maintain a high level of humidity. If the air is very dry, then spray the plant with a spray bottle, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
          • Mango is very fond of natural organic fertilizers. A small amount of humus can simply be buried in the ground, and sprinkled with earth on top.

          Many people complain that the tree grows too fast. To prevent the situation from getting out of control, pinch the top part in time. Leave no more than 5 branches with healthy leaves. Pruning can begin when the tree reaches 1.5 m.

          It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the spring, before the sap flow begins. The places of cuts must be treated with garden pitch so that pathogenic microbes do not penetrate into the tissues of the tree.

          Is it possible to wait for the harvest? The difficulty lies in the method of pollination, and in other features of this plant.

          To really enjoy the mango fruit, you can purchase a mango seedling from a nursery and graft it onto a fruit tree in your garden.

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