How to Grow a Mango Tree at Home
- 1). Check your climate to ensure it is warm enough for a mango tree. These trees are only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10b and higher, meaning that temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit can kill a mango tree.
- 2). Select a planting site for the mango. This tree requires full sun, and the planting site cannot be in a frost pocket. A mango tree can tolerate a range of soil types, as long as it is deep and well-drained. It grows best with a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
- 3). Obtain a fresh mango fruit that is fully ripe. Mangoes from the supermarket will probably be sterilized or chilled, preventing the seeds from being viable. Completely remove the flesh of the mango fruit with a sharp paring knife. Open the husk without damaging the kernel, and remove the kernel.
- 4). Treat the kernel with a fungicide for tropical plants and plant it immediately. Place the seed in the soil with the concave edge facing downward and one-quarter of the seed above the soil. The mango seed should sprout in one to three weeks.
- 5). Water the mango seedling when the weather gets warm. The soil should remain moist, so lighter soils will require more frequent watering. Discontinue watering when the weather gets cool. A mango tree requires at least six years to begin producing fruit and 15 years to produce its maximum yield.