How to grow mango tree from seed

Whether  you're growing  a mango tree outdoors or indoors, the process for  growing  mango  seeds  is the same, says Steve Jones,  director of horticultural  collections  at  the United States  Botanical  Garden. 

 

1. Wrap the  seeds  in a  damp  paper towel. 
 
2. Place the  seeds in  a small bag and  seal. Place  the bag in a warm, dark  place  until it  sprouts (germinates). 

3. Once  sprouts appear,  fill a 3- to 4-inch pot with  well-draining  soil. 

4. Place the  germinated seeds  on  top of  the soil and cover  with additional  soil. Move  the pot to a sunny  location  and water  it  thoroughly.

 
 

  Ideal  conditions  for  growing mango seedlings 
 
  You need  to  provide ideal growing conditions for  your mango seedlings  to thrive.

Sun
 
 Mango seeds prefer  to be stored  in a bright  place,  but  should not  be exposed to  direct sunlight  until  ripe. “If  indoors,  get  south-facing  windows that let  in  lots of light,” she says,  Jones.  “If you’re outside, filter out the sunlight.” A  fully  mature  mango  tree needs  at least  6  to  8  hours of  sunlight. 

Earth 
 
 Mango seeds can tolerate  almost  any type of soil as long as it  drains well. Soil  pH  levels  range from acidic to neutral to  alkaline. It is  not a  picky  plant when it comes to soil  preferences.

Temperature 
 
  Because it  is a tropical plant, it  grows  in warmer,  wetter areas. “Mangoes grow  best  at  temperatures  between 65 and 90  degrees,”  says Jones.  “Warmth is important in  the summer when  fruit  is  grown.”  Mangoes are hardy in growing zones 9  through  11.