![]() ![]() At this stage, the seed is ready to be planted into the potting mix. Keep the plastic bag in a warm area, like kitchen counters, to speed up the germination rate.įrequently check the progress (maybe after two or three days) and take photos (if interested) to keep track of the progress.Īfter approximately 3 to 5 weeks, you will notice a red sprout with roots on the seed. If you plan to grow many seeds, use different towels for each seed, just to make sure the roots do not entangle. This helps you know if the mango seed is viable or not before proceeding. When sprouting the seed, I recommend that you wrap the mango seed in a damp towel and place it in a plastic bag. Therefore, the chances of getting the exact parent tree traits from one of the seeds are high. On the other hand, polyembryonic varieties have two or more embryos formed from cross-pollination. There is a likelihood of getting poor quality produce or good produce so, it can be either a hit or a miss. This means that the final product will not resemble the parent plant fully. Monoembryonic varieties have one embryo that is formed from cross-pollination. Note that mango seeds can either be monoembryonic or polyembryonic. Carefully clean the seed to remove any layers around it and avoid breaking it. If it looks rotten and/or shrunken, start the process again using another mango fruit. Using firm scissors, gently cut the edges of the husk to remove the seed without damaging it.Īs you can see, the seed looks like a huge bean seed. Set the husk aside to dry for at most two days.Īfter two days the husk is usually dry enough for seed removal. Alternatively, hold the husk under running water and use a smooth scrubber to remove the stringy pieces. Using a sharp knife, scrub off the string-like pieces on the husk so that the husk dries faster. You can either eat the fruit or cut it into pieces and set them aside to blend them into a smoothie. Remove the mango peels to remain with the husk. Step 2- Peel the fruit to access the husk A seed from an unripe mango is likely not to be fully mature. The reason why you need a ripe mango is that you are sure of seed maturity. Step by Step Guide on How to Grow Mango from Seed Step 1- Get a ripe mango To grow a mango tree from seed, there are several steps that you need to follow for successful growth. Buying a mango to grow the seed is highly cost-effective compared to grafting where you spend lots of money. This vigor helps the plants withstand some growing conditions, unlike asexually propagated plants that tend to grow slower. Growing a mango from seed produces a vigorous plant. In this article, we are going to look at how to grow mango from seed (sexual propagation). Asexual propagation is the growing of a mango without using seeds. There are two ways of growing/propagating mangoes. If not, the tips here will make you develop the passion. Have you ever thought of growing mangoes as a hobby or as an enthusiast? Well, if yes, this article about how to grow mango from seed will give you the necessary information on mango growing. ![]()
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