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Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« on: August 23, 2018, 09:45:38 PM »
Hi all,

I'm curious where people find mango seeds here in the US. I'm having a lot of trouble finding any store that sells mango seeds, since most of the ones I've come across either sell small, growing trees or just the scions.

Thanks,
Sid

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2018, 10:15:11 PM »
Never seen any stores that sell seeds.  You are in California,  just find some Manilla fruit and plant away.  When sized up enough, graft the variety you want (I dont recommend Alphonso for your area).
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2018, 10:17:56 PM »
mango fruit sellers (Tropical Acres, etc.) would be a good place to start. Unfortunately, mango season is over for the most part. Should still be able to snab some seeds of late fruiting varieties.

You could wait for next mango season, order primo mangoes from forum members, eat them, and then plant the seeds. Better than just buying seeds.


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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2018, 11:02:06 PM »
Never seen any stores that sell seeds.  You are in California,  just find some Manilla fruit and plant away.  When sized up enough, graft the variety you want (I dont recommend Alphonso for your area).

By Manila fruit do you mean Manila Mangoes? Thanks.

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2018, 11:23:54 PM »
Never seen any stores that sell seeds.  You are in California,  just find some Manilla fruit and plant away.  When sized up enough, graft the variety you want (I dont recommend Alphonso for your area).

By Manila fruit do you mean Manila Mangoes? Thanks.

Yes, correct.
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2018, 12:03:26 AM »
Go to the asian markets and buy some mangos and plant the seeds.
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2018, 10:19:26 AM »
order primo mangoes from forum members, eat them, and then plant the seeds. Better than just buying seeds.

Yep! I have been doing exactly this.

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2018, 11:26:42 AM »
I bought two cases of Manilla mangoes at an Asian market near Sacramento here. Grew several and they're doing great. I see them at farmers markets and Asian markets all over.
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2018, 01:12:36 PM »
Not legal or likely for Sidd and other Californian's.


order primo mangoes from forum members, eat them, and then plant the seeds. Better than just buying seeds.

Yep! I have been doing exactly this.

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2018, 01:37:50 PM »
Not legal or likely for Sidd and other Californian's.
Ohh, right. Didn't think about that.
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2018, 01:51:00 PM »

It's all good. We're only a little Jelly.

Not legal or likely for Sidd and other Californian's.
Ohh, right. Didn't think about that.

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2018, 02:03:05 PM »
I may be able to sell fruit cocktail & lil gem seeds?

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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2018, 08:39:16 AM »
Never seen any stores that sell seeds.  You are in California,  just find some Manilla fruit and plant away.  When sized up enough, graft the variety you want (I dont recommend Alphonso for your area).

By Manila fruit do you mean Manila Mangoes? Thanks.

Yes, correct.

Also, are Manila mangoes the same as Phillipine mangoes or Carabao mangoes?


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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2018, 09:01:27 PM »
Never seen any stores that sell seeds.  You are in California,  just find some Manilla fruit and plant away.  When sized up enough, graft the variety you want (I dont recommend Alphonso for your area).

By Manila fruit do you mean Manila Mangoes? Thanks.
Yes, correct.

Also, are Manila mangoes the same as Phillipine mangoes or Carabao mangoes?
"The most common variety of mango in the Philippines is what Americans refer to as champagne mango. It’s been called Manila mango, Ataulfo mango (named after its Mexican grower) and Honey mango.  Filipinos call it manggang kalabaw (carabao mango) while the Philippine government refers to it as ‘Manila Super Mango"

Sounds like you're talking about the same mango, just different mangos. My wifes family is from the philipines and they all love these mangos. I believe you're the one who emailed me earlier. I'll check the farmers market next weekend for fruits but they're usually at KP market. I'm growing several currently for experimenting with grafting in the future.
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Re: Where to Buy MangoSeeds in US?
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2018, 12:44:16 PM »
Hi all,

I'm curious where people find mango seeds here in the US. I'm having a lot of trouble finding any store that sells mango seeds, since most of the ones I've come across either sell small, growing trees or just the scions.

Thanks,
Sid

CA backyard mango season has not started yet, but in 2 weeks it will kick in high gear. Post a request on buy/sell for mango seeds, budwood. there shall be plenty of poly seeds in Sep/Oct.