Anyone, anywhere managed to grow a mango plant from a pip?
I have a nice pip sitting in my window, unplanted as yet, waiting for me to do something with it!
Any chance of it sprouting ~ how do I go about it, if at all?
A long shot....mango trees.
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I found this on Kew's website - does look like a long shot
Mangos can only be grown under glass or as houseplants in the UK. They need a light sunny position and a minimum temperature of 18°C. They should be planted in a well-aerated humus-rich soil and watered regularly, taking care to avoid water-logging. During the growing season they should be given an artificial liquid feed approximately every 2 weeks. It is unlikely that they will flower or fruit in the UK.
It is possible to grow mango plants from seed; the seed should be planted as soon as possible after being removed from the fruit. The seed should be placed in a pot of humus-rich soil, with the kernel pointing downwards, and kept in the shade at 20°C. The first pinkish leaves should appear in about 3 weeks.
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Mangos can only be grown under glass or as houseplants in the UK. They need a light sunny position and a minimum temperature of 18°C. They should be planted in a well-aerated humus-rich soil and watered regularly, taking care to avoid water-logging. During the growing season they should be given an artificial liquid feed approximately every 2 weeks. It is unlikely that they will flower or fruit in the UK.
It is possible to grow mango plants from seed; the seed should be planted as soon as possible after being removed from the fruit. The seed should be placed in a pot of humus-rich soil, with the kernel pointing downwards, and kept in the shade at 20°C. The first pinkish leaves should appear in about 3 weeks.
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Thanks Andy!
Blimey, they are fussy little plants aren't they? I can only but try eh, but the info given is great.
I remember seeing the most enormous mango tree in queensland, it was mahooosive. Unfortunately, I didn't see it with the fruit on. It was the wrong time of year. I love mangos, I think I would have just pitched a tent and lived near that tree if I had the chance!
Blimey, they are fussy little plants aren't they? I can only but try eh, but the info given is great.
I remember seeing the most enormous mango tree in queensland, it was mahooosive. Unfortunately, I didn't see it with the fruit on. It was the wrong time of year. I love mangos, I think I would have just pitched a tent and lived near that tree if I had the chance!
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I think I would have just pitched a tent and lived near that tree if I had the chance!
and you would have concussion thoughout the summer months
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