How do i grow a mango tree

Question

i live in CT in the South East.

Answer 1

I have a mango tree I grew from a “seed”. They make nice decorative plants but you are not likely to ever see fruit unless you purchased a dwarf variety which you took outside in the spring and returned to is indoor protection come fall.

Now back to the mango growing.

After you have finished eating your favorite mango – remove as much flesh as you possibly can from the seed husk. Let it sit overnight on a paper towel to dry. Either cut the every edge with a pair of kitchen shears or open it up VERY CAREFULLY with a dull knife – either way – you do not want to damage the giant “lima bean” inside, which is the seed.

Plant the “bean” with the rounded side down, in soil that drains well but is moisture retentive – so a peat based mix would be good.

Plant the seed about a half inch below the surface of the soil in a six or eight inch pot.

The seed will send down roots before it will send up a stem but you should see some growth above the soil line within a month.

The young leaves have a reddish tint to them and they are glossy – turning glossy green. It is an attractive plant – much nicer than an avocado - IMHO.

Give it a try.

By the way – water the soil well when you plant the seed and keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t ever dry out. Once the mango is growing keep the soil moist but not soggy at all times and don’t let the pot sit in water – the roots will rot.

Answer 2

i live in CT too but im not sure you can grow mango's here because the climate is not tropical. search on google and maybe you'll find something

Answer 3

assuming you don't have a tropical greenhouse, it's gonna be tough.  Maybe in a container you can bring inside for winter.  I can't grow them in Florida 'cause of occasional frosts where I live.   check following link.......  

http://www.gardeningtipsnideas.com/2006/...

which came from goggling mango tree

Answer 4

Well, You'd need a greenhouse where you are, or if you have a big sunroom that stays warm there are dwarf varieties, "patios" that are very popular with people living in apartments or condos. I'm in a frost free area of SoCal, and we do grow mangoes that fruit. Try going to the link below, they have some good info on mangoes.