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Mango from seed

Mangifera indica

A mango seed can be grown into a seedling, but the sources give no indoor-growing instructions. Polyembryonic seeds come true; monoembryonic ones give hybrids.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Seed typepolyembryonic: true to type; monoembryonic: hybrid[1]
Germination temperatureno exact value in the sources
Pot sizeno exact value in the sources
Harvestgrafted trees bear 3–5 years after planting (no exact value for seedlings in the sources)[1]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. UF/IFAS EDIS MG216: Mango growing in the Florida home landscape