Planting a Mango Tree
planting a mango tree
Steps
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Select a large, ripe poly-embryonic mango from your local market. Ask the grocer for assistance if you are unsure of which type of mango to select.
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Eat the mango, or remove all existing fruit, until the fibrous pit is exposed.
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Clean and extract the mango seed from the pit.
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* Clean the pit with a scrub brush, or steel wool pad, until all hairs have been removed. * Dry the pit overnight in a cool location. * Open the pit with a sharp knife, as you would shuck an oyster, being careful not to cut too deeply and damage the enclosed seed. * Pry the pit open and remove the seed, which resembles a large lima bean. 4. -------------------------------------------------
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Germinate the seed.
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* Place the seed about an inch deep, and concave side down, in a container full of quality potting soil. * Dampen the soil and store the container in a warm, shaded area until the seed sprouts. This process usually takes 1 - 3 weeks. 5. -------------------------------------------------
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Transplant the newly-sprouted seedling to its permanent location, or continue to care for your container-kept mango tree outdoors. Follow the sub steps below if you're transplanting the tree to a permanent ground location.
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Steps
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Select a large, ripe poly-embryonic mango from your local market. Ask the grocer for assistance if you are unsure of which type of mango to select.
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Eat the mango, or remove all existing fruit, until the fibrous pit is exposed.
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Clean and extract the mango seed from the pit.
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* Clean the pit with a scrub brush, or steel wool pad, until all hairs have been removed. * Dry the pit overnight in a cool location. * Open the pit with a sharp knife, as you would shuck an oyster, being careful not to cut too deeply and damage the enclosed seed. * Pry the pit open and remove the seed, which resembles a large lima bean. 4. -------------------------------------------------
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Germinate the seed.
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* Place the seed about an inch deep, and concave side down, in a container full of quality potting soil. * Dampen the soil and store the container in a warm, shaded area until the seed sprouts. This process usually takes 1 - 3 weeks. 5. -------------------------------------------------
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Transplant the newly-sprouted seedling to its permanent location, or continue to care for your container-kept mango tree outdoors. Follow the sub steps below if you're transplanting the tree to a permanent ground location.
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