Mango Planting Manual

Generally, trees have many functions in a farming system. Trees contribute directly to food, communities and through supply of fruits, vegetables, starch and etc. Honestly, trees in the environment contribute a lot of sustainable food production and improving the soil of the surrounding. In rural communities, trees are the source of firewood to the farmers and it provides available materials for production.

Fruit trees like mango trees have more direct use to people for food and nutrition. In fact, fruits are rich in vitamins, proteins, essential oils and energy which play an important role in the nutrition of people, especially to the youth and young children. As such, mango fruit is a rich source of vitamin A, C and B6 which mainly enhance the immune system of human bodies.

However, the communications of farmers to the process are limited due to a lack of knowledge and skills. The majority of the farmers lack basic skills on fruit tree planting including planning, proper timing and techniques. Now, it is important to know some basic steps in planting mango trees which is so much helpful to farmers not only to farmers but also to those future businessmen in the field of a farming system.

Mango: Quick and easy way to grow a beautiful mango tree from any store-bought mango.

Step: 1

Mango fruit : Start by removing as much flesh as possible without damaging the seed.

Step: 2

Mango seed: Now use the backside of your knife to scrape away the last fruit flesh. Dry the seed using a paper towel.

Step: 3

Seed husk: The next step is to break open the husk and remove the inner seed. If your seed husk is not already cracked. You can use a knife to carefully slice a small opening on the thinnest side of your mango seed.

Step: 4

Seed brown: Remove the protective paper around the seed.

Step: 5

Seed paper: Place the seed on a wet paper towel.

Step: 6

Mango towel: Fold the paper. Make sure it’s easy to open later.

Step: 7

Mango bag: Now put your wet paper towel inside a box or a plastic bag. Check once a week. Change the paper if any mold starts appearing. It usually takes about 1-2 weeks for the germination process to start.

Step: 8

Mango sprout: When your seed has germinated and has formed a 2 cm or bigger root. Then it’s ready to be planted.

Step: 9

Mango Germination: When placing a seed in the ground always think of how they would land in nature. In this case, the mango seed would fall on its side. So place the seed on its side, with the root at the center of your pot. Now, cover it up with about 2 cm of soil.

Step: 10

Mango Tree: After a few weeks your mango tree should be ready to be planted outside. Only plant your tree outside if you have warm winters. The temperature has to be at least above freezing at all times. If you decide to keep your tree inside. Make sure you change the potting container and soil when the tree grows bigger. I recommend you to report your mango tree at least once every year.