Plant the pit of a mango to grow your own mango tree.
Mangoes are actually related to cashews and pistachios. The mango prefers a frost-free environment because the flowers and fruit on the mango may die in temperatures under 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The mango tree can grow up to 65 feet in height and will produce fruit between three to six years after planting. The tree requires little maintenance once established and will provide fruit and plenty of shade.
Instructions
1. Cut a ripe mango in half with a knife. Remove the pit from the fruit.
2. Clean off the excess pulp and fruit from the exterior of the pit with running water.
3. Remove the outer shell of the husk with sharp pruning shears. Pry it open carefully so that you do not damage the inner seed.
4. Place the inner seed in a bowl of water and leave it until it sprouts and grows an inch or two.
5. Fill a 6-inch planting pot with an all-purpose potting soil. Place the seed into the soil at a depth of 1/2 inch with the eye facing toward you. The eye appears as a concave edge.
6. Cover the seed with the soil. Keep the soil moist with room temperature water until the mango tree seedling emerges. Place the pot in a warm location with a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Transplant the seedling to a sunny location.
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