Mango Tree

Bought a Red Mango in mid-July and planted the seed a few days later.

This is the seed pod.

One side of the pod has a seam where the pod can be opened. Be careful not to damage the seed. Normally there is an umbilical cord connected to the pod. Gently separate it.

Mango seeds are quite large.

I lay the seed on its side and cover with about a half inch of potting soil. It sprouted about two weeks later on 1 August. I've tried to grow Mango four times, but failed each time.

Now remember that Mangoes, like many other fruits grown from seed do not grow true to the mother due to cross-pollination, but it's still fun to try.