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Mango Seed
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Posted: May/29/2007 3:35 PM PST
Has anyone started a mango seed. I would like to try to start one just for fun. Any suggestions for this challenge?? |
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Posted: May/29/2007 5:57 PM PST
Hello Liz, I just happened upon this site while looking to find out how to plant a mango tree. I recently sprouted a mango pit and am now trying to find the best way to plant the sprout. The reason I am responding to your question was to tell you how I started the sprout and maybe someone could help us both out and tell us how to plant the sprout. I started by scraping the pulp off of the pit and drying it on the window sill for a day. I then wrapped the pit in paper towel and placed it in a small cup of water. After some time the outside casing of the pit became soft enough to remove without damaging the inside seed. I wrapped the seed in paper towel and placed it back into the cup with water, the seed eventually sprouted a root which is very woody. The seed has now sprouted what appears to be the beginning of a set of leaves. I am wary of putting it into soil for fear of killing it. If anyone knows what to do next I would love to know and I hope this helps you Liz to get started. I will keep you updated on the progress of my mango. 
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Posted: May/30/2007 5:39 AM PST
Thanks for your input. Yesterday I planted mine in a flower pot. I had soaked it in water for a couple of days. Now I don't know if I should remove it from the pot. I guess if this one doesn't spout I will gladly purchase and eat another mango and try again. I have planted avacado seeds this way also. I had a pretty plant gowing last year until the squirrels decided to destroy it. I put a cage (a former form to a hanging pot covered in moss)over the pot this time. |
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Posted: Jul/09/2008 9:51 AM PST
Hello...I've started many mangos from seed. What I do is take off the hard outer shell and place the seed part in a folded paper towel. I place this paper towel on a plate, and keep it wet. Soon, your seed will root, it may mold, and thats ok, just monitor the water you give it, never let it dry out, but don't soak it in water either. Once this root is an inch or so long, put the seed in a pot with good soil, plant it with about half of the original seed exposed. It doesn't take long from that point for the mango to grow leaves, once it's about 18" tall, clip the top to make it branch...good luck! |
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Posted: Jul/13/2008 4:01 PM PST
ohh id LOVE ta have an indoor mango tree but my mom keeps tossin my seeds or better my mangoes!! (love mangoes) |
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Posted: Aug/18/2008 6:34 AM PST
Mangos grown from seed will take several years to produce IF they do at all. Also, the fruit itself may not be as flavorful as the original tree. So, although fun to do, your efforts may be in vain. Your better off purchasing a grafted Mango tree or grafting it yourself. Grafted trees, when purchased young, will take 2-3 years and will always produce good quality fruit. Doing the graft yourself can be a challenge, but it's always good to learn something new. 
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