Don’t throw away the mango seeds. They are precious. You can get your very own mango tree and relish the fruits from it. In fact, over the past decade, mangos haver exploded in popularity across the world. The juicy fruits are very easy to grow and care for. The flavor and size of the mango fruit varies a lot and basically depends on the type that you choose. Mango trees may grow to be 65 ft (20 m) tall and can live for ages.
In case, you want to keep your mango saplings in a small box or container, you may keep them till they outgrow the container. But remember that mango trees may take several years to grow and yield fruits. In order to grow, you would need to plant them in the correct climatic conditions. They can either be tropical or subtropical with high humidity and warm temperatures.
How to grow a mango tree from a seed
In order to remove the big seed from inside the shell, you would first have to remove the fibrous flesh around the fruit. This can be your favourite part. You may consume the flesh or utilize it for desserts or salads. The seed is well protected by a hard outer covering in the fruit.
Remove the flesh using an abrasive sponge and then pry open the husk. In order to cut open the hard husk, you will need sharp scissors or a knife. Once the seed is recovered from the husk, rinse it thoroughly. Otherwise, you may also leave the husk out in the open for it to dry out till the slimy flesh disappears. This could ease the process and make the seed easier to handle. This will also prevent you from injuring yourself while trying to pry it open.
The bulge in the husk would clearly indicate to you where the seed is attached. Locate the flat part of the husk and make a small hole on the edge. This could be close to the husk’s natural opening, which can make the seed removal simpler. After the husk is opened, you can remove the remaining part of the husk using your own hands. Do not damage the seed, which is inside, during the process of removal.
The germination step can speed up the planting process and increase the chances of a successful effort. It also allows you to keep an eye on the germination process. Consequently, you may wet some paper towels and wrap them around the seed tiil it is covered. Afterwards, you can put the seed in a bag that is open on one side in order to conserve the moisture and increase the heat. Later, put the mango seed in a warm area for the best germination. You could also Keep a moist towel but it should not be very wet whilst you wait for the germination to happen.
Keep checking the mango seed regularly for sprouts. After the root and stem are spotted, transplant the sapling into a pot. This would ensure that you don’t damage the root.
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