Winter imposes certain restrictions on a person, which also apply to the range of products available to us. First of all, we are deprived of the opportunity to provide our body with the necessary amount of vitamins, since most of the fruits do not grow in winter.
Many people solve this problem by including citrus fruits in their diet. However, in order not to experience vitamin deficiency, it is not necessary to go to the store for mangoes. Because his can be grown at home... Mango is one of the favorite foods of most people in our country. However, its cultivation in our climate is problematic, since this fruit only thrives in the tropics.
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How to grow mango from seed at home?
Many people give up the idea of growing mangoes at home due to the fact that they do not know how to approach this business. However, if you take into account the following simple tips, then you will probably be able to grow a delicious mango in your apartment. The cultivation of this tropical plant begins with planting. To do this, we need a seed, which can be obtained from overripe mango. It is best to use a ripe fruit, since a seed taken from an unripe one may not sprout.
To increase the likelihood that the seed will sprout, it is recommended to plant it as soon as it is removed from the fruit. If this option is not available to you, then you can suggest the following scheme. For her you need container filled with slightly damp sawdust, in which you want to put the bone. You can also use a bag of water instead of sawdust.
However, do not keep the seed in the bag any longer than necessary. Otherwise, you will achieve the opposite effect, and then a young mango sapling will not peep out of it.
Today, there are several ways to grow mangoes at home. However, anyway the initial stage is landing... To get started, you need to acquire the necessary materials.
- in addition to the aforementioned seed, you must have a suitable potting mix and a knife. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the soil, since the success of growing mango largely depends on it. It is best if you plant the seed in a soil substrate purchased from a specialized flower department;
- you will also have to prepare a container of suitable size in which you will plant the bone. It is best to use a regular glass for these purposes. However, before filling the container with the substrate, you will have to make a drainage hole in it, if it does not have one;
- you also need to find a lid for the glass. To save yourself from searching, you can adapt a glass of yogurt for these purposes.
How to plant mangoes correctly?
When everything you need for planting is ready, you can start. The first thing you need to do is extract the bone from the fetus.
It should be borne in mind that without it, it can become an easy prey for pests. To protect it, it is recommended to purchase a special solution that you can find in any flower shop.Fungicide treatment will scare away harmful parasites from the bone. You will also need water for regular watering.
How to grow mango from seed?
Once you have found all the necessary materials for planting, you can start. We take a seed and start peel it... The easiest way to do this is with a knife. However, you need to be very careful here, since there is a high risk of injury to yourself.
Preparation for sowing
The seed must be separated from the shell, since without it, the seed will have an increased chance of successful germination. Peeling a seed is not easy, as it takes time. To grow mangoes at home, you need a glass with a lid to help create conditions as close to natural as possible. For mango, it is imperative to create high humidity.
After removing the seed from the shell, it must be treated with a pest control agent. The importance of this operation should not be underestimated, since without processing there is a high probability that pests will not allow the seed to grow.
- before sowing the seed, you need to determine where the root is, and mark this place so that it is located in the recess with the lower part. It should also be borne in mind that when planting, the mango seed is not completely buried;
- it is recommended to plant it in such a way that 1/4 of the bone remains on the surface;
- after planting the seed in the ground, you need to lightly spray it with water, and then close the container with a lid. This way you can maintain the greenhouse conditions in the glass similar to the greenhouse effect;
- the seed should remain under the cover until it sprouts.
Conditions for favorable growth
Mango requires a lot of attention not only during the care process, but also during the planting phase. Otherwise there is a risk not to wait for its germination... You also need to be careful after the sprout from the seed appears. Mango belongs to whimsical crops, therefore, at this stage of development, it needs to be carefully cared for.
when the mango seedling is strong enough, it must be transplanted into a large pot. Moreover, this operation should be carried out every six months. If this is not done on time, then the growth of the seedling will stop;- it should be borne in mind that the tropics are the homeland of mango, therefore it must be grown in a lighted place;
- you need to be careful about watering: it must be carried out at least twice a week. Any delay in watering can negatively affect the development of plants, as a result, it can wither;
- in the summer, in addition to the main activities, you will also have to pay attention to the crown of the plant. We are talking about spraying the leaves, which is carried out several times every day.
Mango itself appreciated not only for its delicious pulp, but also of interest due to the decorativeness of its flowers. It is no less pleasant to watch how the mango grows. Therefore, while providing the necessary conditions for growth, a beautiful decoration will appear in your apartment.
Mango care at home
You will have to be patient to wait for the first mango flowers to appear as this will happen. not earlier than after 6 years... You should know that the mango tree not always grown from the stone begins to bear fruit. However, you can rest assured that you will be able to enjoy its beautiful flowers. They will surely please you, because when the time comes, the plant will have flowers of red or yellow color. For this reason, many gardeners also grow the mango tree for ornamental purposes. However, immediately get ready for the fact that growing mango indoors will take a lot of time and effort from you. This tree is very sensitive to growing conditions, so you will have to pay enough attention to it every day.
In financial terms, caring for a mango tree is not burdensome, it will give you a hassle only because it will take a lot of time to carry out the main activities. If you wish, you can grow a whole greenhouse from mango trees. At a certain stage of development, leaves may change your usual color to reddish... However, you shouldn't worry about this. This is the case with all trees. We'll have to wait a while, and they will return to their usual shade.
Security
When you decide to grow a mango tree at home, you can rest assured that it will cause allergies for someone in your family. Experience shows that in very rare cases, this plant becomes the culprit for a deterioration in human well-being.
People who have small children need to be especially careful when growing mangoes at home. They may, out of curiosity, taste the leaves of the plants, but it may be unsafe for health... Otherwise, mango is an excellent houseplant that can add novelty to your interior and create a healthier atmosphere in your home. When choosing a place to grow mango, it is not recommended to place it in a corner. It will grow very poorly there, and eventually dry out.
Conclusion
Mango belongs to one of the most famous exotic fruits in our country, which everyone must have tasted. But at the same time, to enjoy once again the pulp of this fruit, it is not necessary to go to the store. Any owner can taste his own mango. Naturally, here have their own characteristics, since mango is still a tropical fruit, and therefore those who decide to plant it in an apartment will have to take very careful care of the plant. Moreover, care must be taken already at the stage of seed sowing. After all, it depends on whether the seedling can germinate and how strong and healthy a tree will turn out from it.
Lyudmila Golovanova
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