How to plant a mango seed, features of growing a mango tree

A tropical fruit of incredible taste - a favorite delicacy of real gourmets. It is not surprising that many lovers of home floriculture have the idea of ​​growing this exotic fruit at home.

The question arises of how to plant a mango seed, and this is what we will be talking about, and grow a fruit-bearing plant from it.

Content:

• Description of the mango tree and how it blooms
• Mango fruits, benefits, use of seeds
• How to germinate a mango seed
• How to plant a mango seed
• Will a mango from a seed bear fruit?

Description of the mango tree and how it blooms

Mango (mangifera) - grown as an ornamental tree for its beautiful foliage or as a fruit species. These evergreen plants belong to the Sumacaceae family and are distinguished by glossy dark green foliage.

In natural conditions they can grow to enormous sizes, so when growing in an apartment they need systematic pruning.

In addition to the unforgettable taste of the fruit, mango is known for the incredible beauty of its flowers. Large pale pink panicles have a delicate, pleasant aroma. The latter has led to its widespread use not only in cooking, but also in home gardening.

However, in landscape design it is used only in southern European countries; in its native Asian countries it is used only as an agricultural crop.

Mangifera is native to the humid tropics of India and Myanmar and is found in California, the Malay Archipelago, and the Philippine Islands. Mangifera is most widespread in India, which is a major supplier of fruits to European markets.

However, in Europe the crop is also cultivated, grown in Spain and the Canary Islands.

The optimal conditions for growing mangifera are hot, humid climates. In the natural environment, conditions are typical for tropical latitudes.

Mango fruits, benefits, use of seeds

Some rightly call mango is the king of tropical fruits. The fruits and foliage of mangifera contain a large amount of useful substances, which determine not only the unique taste of the fruit, but also a lot of useful properties.

The main useful properties include:

• A beneficial effect on the functioning of the central nervous system, which is due to a large amount of plant endorphins, which improve memory and the speed of thinking processes. Suitable for combating stress by increasing the amount of happiness hormones in the body;
• Effective in the treatment of bladder and kidney problems. Particularly effective in reducing inflammatory processes in pyelonephritis, prevents the formation of kidney stones by improving the functioning of these organs;
• The disinfecting properties of the pulp, which are especially valued by dentists. Perfect for preventing a number of diseases of teeth and gums;
• Cleansing the body, which is especially important for those who want to lose weight, accelerating metabolism and stabilizing the water-salt balance.Some nutritionists even recommend a special mango diet, with which you can quickly and effortlessly cope with the problem of excess weight;
• Increasing the defense capacity of the immune system and increasing the overall tone of the body. During the cold season, consuming mangoes will be an excellent method for flu prevention. Despite the fact that the majority believes that at this time it is worth paying special attention to fruits rich in vitamin C, you should not ignore mango, its fruits are no less effective in preventing ARVI;
• Obstruction of the acceleration of cell division, which leads to the development of oncology and malignant neoplasms. With systematic consumption of the fruit, the level of this danger is significantly reduced;
• Improved vision due to retinol, which is contained in the pulp. If you constantly consume the fruits, the risk of myopia is significantly reduced. In addition, it helps eliminate excessive drying of the cornea and eye fatigue;
• Effective fight against stool problems. The large percentage of fiber that is in the pulp will help people suffering from diarrhea or, conversely, constipation;
• Efficiency in the prevention of atherosclerosis, which in recent years has become a real curse for older people. Regular consumption of fruits will help protect yourself from this.

However, not only mangifera pulp has a whole range of useful properties. Foliage, peel and, especially, seeds are no less useful.

The latter are used to prevent asthma, varicose veins, anemia, caries, pathologies of the cardiovascular system and malfunctions of the pancreas.

Mango leaves are a panacea for people suffering from diabetes.

Systematic consumption of decoctions from the foliage of this tree helps lower glucose levels and makes it possible to maintain normal vision: pathologies of the visual organ are observed very often in diabetics.

How to germinate a mango seed

In order to germinate a seed, you must first prepare it. First you need to trim the pulp and carefully clean off any remaining residue. The latter is especially important, since an insufficiently cleaned seed will begin to rot, which can lead to the death of the young shoot.

The fruit seed is large and elongated, and when preparing a seed for planting, it is recommended to first determine where its top and bottom are, which is especially important when it germinates.

The seed either needs to be opened, or it needs help in this; in the second case, it needs to be carefully opened with a sharp knife in order to get the seeds. There may be several of them in one seed; it is recommended to give preference to smooth and white, healthy seeds. A brownish tint is a sign of illness.

If you cannot open the shell flaps, do not persist, as this will damage the seeds.

Sprouts will appear this way, although it will take a little longer.

In order to germinate a seed you need:

• Place the seed in a glass of water so that it is 3/4 immersed in liquid, change the water systematically, every two days. On the tenth day, you can notice the first sprout and the seed can be planted in a previously prepared substrate;
• In addition to water, you can use a damp towel, systematically wetting it until the first sprouts form;
• After the first shoots appear, it is recommended to plant the seeds in the soil.

It is not difficult to germinate seeds; all you need is to have water, a seed and a few weeks on hand. It's not even ten days before the first roots form.

Let's watch an interesting video about sprouting mango seeds:

How to plant a mango seed

Planting a sprouted seed is an important stage that should be approached with all responsibility.

For proper planting it is recommended:

• Select a deep container in advance, since mangoes have long roots;
• Place a layer of expanded clay or small pebbles at the bottom of the pot. It is recommended to fill a layer of soil on top of the drainage layer; it is recommended to choose a universal mixture fertilized, if necessary, with a mixture for palm plants;
• Make a small hole in the substrate and place the seed in it so that the root is pointing down. Sprinkle it with a centimeter layer of soil on top;
• After planting, cover the top of the container with film, creating a greenhouse effect necessary for further germination of the tree. In addition to polyethylene, a cut bottle is suitable; in this case, it is easier to systematically water and ventilate the sprout without removing the covering and without destroying the conditions of the greenhouse;
• Mangifera grows slowly; the appearance of the first shoots above the soil level can take up to a month. However, after the sprout hatches, the growth rate will increase significantly. From now on, it is recommended to increase the frequency of watering, but it is important not to overdo it. Overwatering is just as dangerous for a young tree as lack of water.

Proper planting is the key to growing a healthy tree.. A suitable substrate and systematic watering will help any gardener with this.

Let's watch a video on how to germinate a mango seed:

Will a mango from a seed bear fruit?

After the seed has sprouted and grown, many gardeners have a completely logical question: will such a tree bear fruit? Many people claim that they don’t, but in fact they can, although it will take a lot of effort.

The difficulty is due primarily to the fact that the vegetative abilities of a tree are difficult to recreate in apartment conditions. This is precisely the reason for the fact that a plant grown with one’s own hands will not bear fruit.

In order to correct this problem, it is recommended to graft a branch onto the seedling. The latter is easy to get at a nursery.

If the grafting was successful, flowers will appear already in the third year, which will turn into the first fruits in the fourth month.

If you don’t have time, or you doubt that you will be able to graft successfully, it is recommended to simply purchase a tree that has already been grafted and grown in a nursery.

Growing mangoes at home is not so difficult; it is recommended to plant the sprouted seed in a pre-prepared substrate and provide systematic watering.

The only problem that may arise is fruiting, but this can be easily corrected with grafting.