Mangos are becoming increasingly popular, not only in the kitchen but also among hobby gardeners. However, mango trees are rarely available commercially. What could be better than propagating mango trees yourself? It's not that difficult.
How to propagate mango trees?
Mango trees are easy to propagate, either through cuttings from existing trees or by germinating a mango seed. Cuttings require a moist, warm substrate, while mango seeds must be carefully opened before being placed in growing medium and covered with foil.
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.
Place this cutting in growing substrate and always keep the substrate moist. The cutting requires a soil temperature of 22 to 30 °C, so place it in a warm and bright place.
Growing mangoes from seeds
If you're looking for mango seeds, your cards are stacked against you. Because they are not available in normal stores. The mango sprout is well hidden and securely packaged in the core of the fruit. If you want to grow a mango yourself, it's best to get a ripe mango from the supermarket or fruit store.
Grouping a Mango Seed
Take the core of a ripe mango and clean it thoroughly from the attached pulp. Then carefully open the core with a knife or other sharp tool. Be careful not to hurt the delicate germ, otherwise it will not germinate.
Fill as high a flower pot as possible with growing substrate, place 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 cultivation pot in a warm, bright place, spray the substrate daily with lime-free water and you will soon have a new mango tree.
The most important things in brief:
- The same tree as the mother plant grows from a cutting
- with different mango seeds you get a variety of plants
- You can't get mango seeds at the nursery
Tips & Tricks
Try sprouting seeds from different types of mangoes. The plants also differ from each other, not just the fruits.