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Growing Ataulfo mangos in containers?

8 years ago

Hello,

I've got seven Champagne/Ataulfo mango seedlings that I started first week of June. I know they don't always grow true, but I really enjoy growing my plants from seeds. When do I need to transfer them to bigger pots? Can I even grow them in pots? Also, several of them were polyembryonic seeds. Will those grow true? This is my first time growing mangos so I'm curious and wanna do these right!

Here's a picture of them right now, along with a bitter melon to the far left. I know some are in tiny pots, those will be moved up soon.

Thank you!

Rikki

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stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area

3 years ago

I grew one from seed starting almost six years ago. This year its first flowering. I did plant it out in the ground after the first year. Here in the SF bay area,growth tends to be slow. If you have a greenhouse or keep under plant lights in winter indoors,you might not have to wait as long.

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occhris
8 years ago
Hi Rikki, mangos have a long tap root and do best in deep containers. I usually wait for them to have at least 1 flush and then move them to deep 3 gallon containers where they can stay for some time depending on environment. As always- growing them inside has its own challenges. Best regards, Chris

p.s nurseries usually have some of the deep pots laying around and might give you a deal.
greenman62
8 years ago
occhris is right... deep pots are best.

they all look overdue for a larger container. if you want a somewhat straight taproot that will keep them from blowing over in the wind when they get big.

i would try to give them some direct sun if at all possible. just remember they need to acclimate slowly... and they will dry out faster in sun, so - i put mulch in my containers...

i think with a Poly seed, the second one is the "true" one. if i remember right.

Ataulfo i believe come pretty close to the parent anyway. i have 7 or 8 i am growing from seed as well.
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getgoing100_7b_nj
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Anyone has an update on their ataulfo seedlings - how big are they now, any of them bloomed yet? I just started an atlufo seedling and intend to grow it in a container for good.
getgoing100_7b_nj
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Thanks Stan.. . I don't mind six years..I am guessing it might be even longer in a pot indoors in winter. But then I have houseplants that are 10 years or more in my care that will never produce anything ;) Please update on the progress, if the fruits hold....good luck. Here is what mine looks like now. Not sure if the vein color difference is some sort of deficiency.
getgoing100_7b_nj
11 months ago
stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area, how is your mango tree doing. My seedling died some time back and I am starting again.
stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
What I learned is best results are if you start SEVERAL seeds and out of those pick the fastest grower to keep. Can save you years of one at a time and then it dies.

Here are my trees from today.
getgoing100_7b_nj
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
Thanks for that tip. I have one poking out of the soil right now. I guess I will have to eat some more ataulfo.

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