The mangoes and avocados they are the most delicious and most consumed tropical and exotic fruits around the world. However, its cultivation can become somewhat complicated, because they do not usually grow in any type of climate and its growth and care are delicate.
That is why below we explain some tips and recommendations for planting a mango and an avocado.
How to plant an avocado
It is noteworthy that for the tips and recommendations to plant an avocado to give you results, It is It must be in an environment or climate that is favorable for its growth. Where its cultivation is recommended especially in Europe, is south of east, at its southernmost point.
The latter is due to the fact that weather conditions they are ideal and their waters are very pure, as well as they have very fertile soils. The steps to successfully plant an avocado are as follows.
Steps for the avocado plantation
- The first thing we will do, it will be very careful to extract the seed or heart of the fruit, removing first the skin and then the pulp
- We wash the seed gently and without leaving pulp remains
- Find a very wide-mouthed jar and four toothpicks and insert the toothpicks at four points on the avocado, making an X. Be careful not to introduce too much, but just for the chopsticks to fix.
- Balance the seed with the toothpicks on the mouth of the jar, but with the tip shape down
- Pour water into the jar until the bottom of the seed comes into contact with the seed..
- Leave the jar inside the house, with warm temperate climate and good lighting. Remember to change the water daily. In approximately three months the plant will germinate.
- Once you see long, firm roots, a good stem and formed green leaves, then you will be ready to sow it
- Prepare a pot with a balanced organic compost compost, black earth and compost. Remember that the bottom must be perforated for good irrigation and drainage.. Place engraved or split stones below
- Dig a hole in the ground and place the seed there with the roots down.. Note that you must leave the upper half uncovered. Cover the roots and compact the soil well.
- Add water taking care not to flood
- Place a couple of stakes so that the tree grows firm.
- The best thing will be that after a few months, when the plant grows too big, move it to plant it directly in the ground, because their trees tend to grow very large.
How to plant a mango
Mango planting is even simpler than avocado or avocado, but take into consideration that it needs a lot of light and a warm climate to grow. The steps to grow them are as follows:
Steps to plant a mango
- Extract the seed from the mango, for this you must cut all the pulp of the mango being careful not to touch and damage the seed.
- Very carefully, make small cuts in the shell (that is to say the hard part) and stir until the inner part of the seed is exposed. To make it easier for you, you can leave it to dry for a couple of days..
- Place the seed in a large enough container and add enough water, for at least 45 days or a month. Don't forget to change the water periodically. Remember that the container should be in a bright and warm place.
- After this time and if you see a long and strong stem, and leaves in the, prepare a pot with holes underneath and fill it with black soil prepared with nutrients.
- Make a hole and place the seed there with the roots down, but only halfway. Then put some more dirt on top, but without completely covering the seed. Do not compact the soil when finished.
- Add a little water without puddling.
- After 20 more days you will see how the plant continues to grow, but keep it in a warm and bright place.
- The best thing will be that after a few months, when the plant grows too big, move it to plant it directly in the ground, because their trees tend to grow very large.