Mangoes are becoming increasingly popular, not only in the kitchen but also among hobby gardeners. However, mango trees are rarely commercially available. What could be more obvious than propagating mango trees yourself? It's not that difficult.
Propagation by cuttings
If you already have a mango tree, you can grow a second tree from a cutting. To do this, cut off a green branch about 15 to 20 cm long and remove the lower leaves. The branch should be as fresh as possible, not an old branch.
Put this cutting in growing substrate and always keep the substrate moist. The cutting needs a soil temperature of 22 to 30 °C, so place it in a warm and bright place.
Grow mangoes from seed
Anyone looking for mango seeds has a bad hand. Because they are not available in normal shops. The mango seedling is well hidden and safely packed in the core of the fruit. If you want to grow a mango yourself, then it is best to get a ripe mango in the supermarket or fruit shop.
Sprout a mango seed
Take the pit of a ripe mango and thoroughly clean it from the adhering pulp. Then carefully open the core with a knife or other sharp tool. Be careful not to injure the delicate germ or it will not germinate.
Fill a flower pot that is as high as possible with growing substrate, lay the seedling flat on top and cover it with a thin layer of substrate. Moisten the substrate and stretch a transparent film over the pot. Place the growing pot in a warm, bright place, spray the substrate daily with lime-free water and you will soon have a new mango tree.
The essentials in brief:
- the same tree as the mother plant grows from a cutting
- with different mango kernels you get a variety of plants
- You can't get mango seeds at the nursery
tips and tricks
Try germinating the seeds of different mango species. The plants also differ from each other, not only the fruits.
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