Propagation: Mango from seed

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    classy8655 New Member

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    I am interested in starting and growing Mango in my 16x12 heated greenhouse, I think I did I foolish thing, I am leaving to Florida for several weeks and wanted to store the seeds still in their pits in my fridge until I return however I inadvertently put them in my freezer. Can anyone please let me know if they will still germinate? Thank you!
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Reading this article in Tree Physiology, Seed germination and seedling development in the mango (Mangifera indica L.), it looks to me that mango seeds need to be kept at a moisture content above 30% dry weight and a temperature above 15°C / 59F. In other words, plant them into a warm environment with fresh seed.

    I don't think your seeds would have survived fridge or freezer. Or, even being left on the counter (as they would have dried out).
     
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    Great information, Thank you so much! I will follow instructions when I gather a new batch
     

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