Growing mango - that's how it works

Different types of mango

If you do decide to grow mangoes, it doesn't matter which variety you choose. The ripeness of the fruit that is bought is decisive for success. A mango will continue to ripen after it has been bought, but the seedling could have been damaged by long cooling or temperatures that are too low during transport.

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The different types of mango differ, among other things, in the size, color and taste of the fruit. The plants are not the same either, they even have very different needs. Indian mangoes are sensitive to too much water and Filipino mango trees have a particularly high need for light.

Find the right mango kernel

In contrast to other seeds, you will not find mango seeds or kernels in nurseries, seeds or similar specialist shops, which makes growing them not exactly easy. You have to go in search of ripe fruit at grocery and fruit stores. You can eat these raw as usual or process them into various dishes to expose the coveted core.

Pull the mango yourself

Use only the core of a ripe fruit. Completely clean the pulp from it. Carefully drill out the core on the pointed side with a sharp knife, corkscrew or other pointed tool. Then open the core a small crack. Under no circumstances should the seedling be injured, otherwise it will no longer germinate.

Now put the core upright in a pot with potting soil and spray it with water that is low in lime. If you do not know the calcium content of your tap water, you can check this with a test strip from the pharmacy or drugstore or you can simply use rainwater.

Then cover the growing pot with a foil and place it in a light and warm place. The substrate is always kept moist during germination. Alternatively, you can water the germ for a week or two instead of drilling it open. However, the water must be changed daily. It takes about three to twelve weeks for germination.