The mango tree is a tropical plant native to Asia.specifically a region known as Hindo-Berma, which extends from eastern India and southern China through Southeast Asia. It is a tree that thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climateswith daytime temperatures between 20 °C and 29 °C and minimum temperatures of 4 °C (it does not tolerate frost) and high humidity.

Some areas of Spain offer favorable conditions for growing mango treesespecially the Canary Islands (due to their subtropical climate), or Andalusia, Murcia and the Balearic Islands, which enjoy a warm climate with many days of sunshine a year and moderate winters. However, they are likely to lack moisture, so watering needs to be controlled.

Step by step to germinate a mango seed

If you usually consume mangoesdon’t throw away the seed (or rather, the seed shell). You can take advantage of it to grow your own mango tree.

From the Tik Tok profile Las Plantas Del Abello (@lasplantasdelabello)dedicated to giving advice on how to grow and care for plants, explain step by step how to germinate a mango seed and then be able to plant it in the garden.

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The first thing you need is a clean mango seed. Next, follow these steps to get it to germinate:

1. Make a cut in the shell of the seed with the help of a clean knife to release the seed. Then take out the seed carefully Make sure not to damage it and check that it is in good condition.
2. Wrap the seed with kitchen paper and place it in a container with a lid (it can be a tupperware).
3. Moisten the paper well that contains the seed on both sides and closes the container.
4. Place the container with the seed in a place where it gets a lot of sun. and receive heat.
5. After 10 dayscheck the status of the seed to see if it already has roots. If so, it is time to plant it.
6. Place the seed in a potcovering the roots with soil, but without completely sinking the seed, and water it abundantly.
7. Place the napkin on top where the seed germinated and waters again.

After a few weeks, you should see how a small mango plant has grownwhich will continue to grow and develop in the coming weeks and months.

You must bear in mind, however, that The best time to plant mangoes is early spring (ideally between March and May), so that young plants establish good roots before the heat of summer and can take advantage of the heat to grow well.

How to care for the mango plant so that it grows well

The first weeks after planting the mango seed are crucial so that the plant survives and grows healthy. You should monitor the plant for any signs of stress or disease, such as wilted or decayed leaves, and be able to take action in time.

These are the essential care required:

• Location: The mango tree needs a lot of light, so you should place the plant in a place where it has between 6 and 10 hours of sunlight per day. It is also important to protect it from strong wind.
• Irrigation: Water the mango plant every two days for the first few weeks to help the roots establish. After this period, you can reduce watering to once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
• Floor: It must have good drainage and a pH between 5.5 to 7.5. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant (avoiding direct contact with the trunk) to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
• Fertilization: After a few weeks, you can apply a little balanced fertilizer every two months to promote growth.
• Tutored: If the mango tree is fragile or there is a lot of wind in your area, it may be necessary to stake it to hold it well until the tree becomes more firmly established.

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