Mango
The question of whether it is possible to grow mangoes from seeds interests many lovers of indoor floriculture. After all, everyone wants to get an unusual exotic plant, observe all the stages of its development, wait for flowering, and possibly fruiting.
How to germinate a mango seed
Since purchasing a mango seedling can be problematic, the articles in this section discuss in detail the question of how to germinate a mango seed.
To become the owner of valuable planting material, you will need to buy several fruits; they can be found in any supermarket during the season. The fruits must be well ripened; these have a greater germination resource.
It is necessary to plant the seed in pre-prepared light soil, immediately after removing it from the pulp. Initially, any small container over which you can organize a greenhouse can serve as a container for planting.
A prerequisite is the presence of high-quality drainage; stagnation of water can harm developing roots.
Which side to plant the mango seed
The planting process has its own peculiarities; an entire article is devoted to it.. The fact is that the bone will need to be freed from the shell. They do this with a knife. When carrying out the procedure, care and caution should be observed.
The extracted seed should be treated with a protective solution, this will prevent the possibility of damage by insects, pests in the soil or microorganisms.
Next, you will need to determine the lower part; traces of a small root are visible on it.
It is this part that is immersed in the soil; approximately a quarter of the seed should be above the surface.
After planting, the container is lightly watered with warm water, then a greenhouse is built over it from a transparent plastic bottle or cellophane.
Does a mango grown from a seed bear fruit?
Careful care in compliance with all the rules of agricultural technology will in the near future make it possible to obtain a well-developed plant from a delicate sprout. It will need to be transplanted into a large pot with high-quality soil.
For rapid growth you will need:
- stable heat;
- maximum illumination;
- sufficient soil and air moisture.
If we talk about the prospects for fruiting, then you shouldn’t be too upset if your amazing flower refuses to bear fruit.
In most cases, mango is grown for its high ornamental qualities.
The plant is especially attractive when very bright, red or yellow flowers with an amazingly pronounced aroma appear on it.
The process of bud formation is usually observed in plants that have reached 5-6 years of age. If circumstances are favorable, the tree may please you with its first fruits.
