Purple Mangosteen Seeds

Purple Mangosteen Seeds - Garcinia Mangostana

Important: Mangosteen seeds require special care and strict adherence to germination instructions. No refunds will be issued for Mangosteen seeds.

How to Germinate Dry Mangosteen Seeds

1. Soak the Seeds

• Place the seeds in a bowl of warm water and let them soak for 24 hours.
• This helps rehydrate the seeds and improves their chances of sprouting.

2. Remove the Outer Brown Skin

• After soaking, gently check if the outer brown skin has softened.
• If it peels off easily, carefully remove it to expose the whitish seed inside.
• If the skin is still hard and does not come off easily, leave it as is and proceed to the next step.

3. Prepare the Paper Towel Container

• Place a paper towel in a waterproof, lightproof, airtight container.
• Gently place the soaked and cleaned seeds on the paper towel.
• Dampen the paper towel lightly with water, ensuring it’s moist but not soaking wet. Cover the container with lid.
• Store the container in a warm place, keeping the temperature above 27°C (80°F).
• Leave the seeds for at least 2 weeks. The seeds should begin to sprout during this time.
• After germination, the seeds should look like the image shown below.
  
  

4. Prepare the Soil

• Use a well-draining soil mix (a combination of potting soil, sand, and compost works well).
• Fill a small pot with the soil, ensuring it has drainage holes at the bottom.

5. Plant the Seeds

• Place the seed/root side horizontally in the soil, leaving the stem exposed
• Cover the seed/root lightly with about 1 cm (half an inch) of soil—do not bury it too deep.

6. Maintain Warmth and Humidity

• Water the soil gently, keeping it moist but not soggy.
  
• Keep the pot in a warm place - Daylight (ideal temperature: 25–30°C or 77–86°F).

7. Be Patient – Germination Takes Time

• Mangosteen seeds take 4 to 8 weeks to sprout, sometimes longer.
• Check regularly for mould—if present, remove the affected part.
  

8. Seedling Care

• Place the seedling in bright, indirect light.
• Water when the top layer of soil feels dry.
• After 2–3 months, transplant it to a larger pot for further growth.

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