{"id":2552,"date":"2024-01-20T23:08:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T23:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2552"},"modified":"2024-01-20T23:08:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T23:08:53","slug":"how-to-plant-a-mango-seed-and-grow-it-successfully-in-a-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2552","title":{"rendered":"How to plant a mango seed and grow it successfully in a pot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-2fca212c-ede3-4595-bb82-f692fdcf96ef\">\n<li><strong>Seed extraction<\/strong>&nbsp;: Start with a ripe mango.&nbsp;After consuming the fruit, remove the large stone.&nbsp;Clean the pulp and let it dry for a day or two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-a924f538-08a8-48b6-847b-e201e47148c5\">\n<li><strong>Opening the peel<\/strong>&nbsp;: Carefully, use a knife to open the peel.&nbsp;Inside is the actual seed.&nbsp;Make sure the seed looks healthy and has no damage or mold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-de2a4e6a-f955-4d8d-b6cf-5e5e10a6f1de\"><strong>2. Germination:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-712a4364-fb31-42b5-a98b-c5121f56fc96\">\n<li><strong>Paper towel method<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moisten a paper towel, wringing out excess water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap the mango seeds in the damp towel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the wrapped seed in a plastic bag or container, storing it in a warm place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the seed regularly to make sure the paper towel remains moist and to see if germination has occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-6f5b004f-d8e7-46fc-88ab-9caa7f817910\"><strong>3. Choice of pot and planting:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-98ae4d97-942a-47eb-9eff-1a72aeab5b46\">\n<li><strong>Choosing the right pot<\/strong>&nbsp;: Choose a large pot, at least 10 to 12 inches in diameter, with large drainage holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;: Use a well-draining potting soil, preferably with a mixture of perlite and compost for organic matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planting<\/strong>&nbsp;: If you have germinated the seed with the paper towel method, once the roots are a couple of inches long, it is ready to be planted.&nbsp;Plant the seed shallowly, with the hump (ridge) facing up.&nbsp;For those who prefer to plant directly in the pot without pre-germination, insert the seed with the ridge facing upwards and cover lightly with soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b7abebf5-ae31-46d8-828f-d8dda3adad4b\"><strong>4. Watering, light and fertilization:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-7352dee4-4484-43ac-a7f7-8332fdd798dd\">\n<li><strong>Watering<\/strong>&nbsp;: Water constantly, allowing the top layer of soil to dry between waterings.&nbsp;Overwatering can cause root rot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light<\/strong>&nbsp;: Mango craves sunlight.&nbsp;Position the pot so that it can receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.&nbsp;If you are in a region with intense sunlight, afternoon shade may be helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fertilization<\/strong>&nbsp;: A few weeks after planting, begin using a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.&nbsp;Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions and be careful not to overfertilize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2eb91e8f-2a81-4e24-86c7-c35051fbb682\"><strong>5. Transplanting and pruning:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-6255a00a-c110-4fc3-b0a6-bc88e9ee2147\">\n<li><strong>Transplanting<\/strong>&nbsp;: As the tree grows, it may outgrow its pot.&nbsp;Consider upgrading to a larger pot when you see roots coming out of the drainage holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pruning<\/strong>&nbsp;: Regular pruning of the mango tree helps maintain its size, especially if it is growing in a pot.&nbsp;Focus on creating a balanced canopy and removing any dead or unhealthy branches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-22c6c5a5-2e2e-441d-b556-1c4942bed3b3\"><strong>In conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-eae6a583-2b02-4631-8291-29743724b71b\">Growing a mango tree in a pot brings the joy of tropical gardening to even the smallest spaces.&nbsp;Although you have to wait a few years before seeing the fruit, the journey to grow the tree is a reward in itself.&nbsp;With care and patience, you can enjoy the lush beauty of a mango tree, and perhaps even its sweet fruit, right from your balcony or patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-5dbde2d8-0b09-4cbe-a022-70fa7f74e2e6\">Inspired by this article?&nbsp;Share the article with your friends!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2. Germination: 3. Choice of pot and planting: 4. Watering, light and fertilization: 5. Transplanting and pruning: In conclusion&nbsp;: Growing a mango tree in a pot brings the joy of tropical gardening to even the smallest spaces.&nbsp;Although you have to wait a few years before seeing the fruit, the journey to grow the tree is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2552"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2552\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2559,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2552\/revisions\/2559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}