PlantFiles Pictures: Mango 'Tommy Atkins' (Mangifera indica), 1 by WalterT

WalterT wrote:

A healthy mango seed in its cradle in the top of a cut-off plastic soft drink bottle. No water yet.. The paper-thin inner covering has been removed. Only do this if it is loose. Take care not to injure the root and sprout embryo at one end of the bottom edge of the seed. Add enough water to cover the very bottom edge of the seed and add more as necessary so that the embryo is always covered. Keep in a warm place (75 degrees), well lit but no direct sunlight and before long the root will sprout and then the stem. As soon as the root approaches the bottom of the container, transplant to a very deep tub or the ground if you live in a frost-free location. The tap root is very delicate and will grow to considerable depth. WalterT. 7-24-04

This message was edited Aug 17, 2004 10:47 AM