Mango from seed, should i cut off extra shoots

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  1. CH33ZEBURG3R

    CH33ZEBURG3R Member

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    I started to grow a Mango from seed a while ago and it sprouted 3 shoots very quickly and now i notice another one coming up.

    My question is should i leave them alone or do i need to separate each one so they will grow better alone, and of course can you separate them, will they die if i do??
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    Thean Active Member 10 Years

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    Good Morning mate,
    Some varieties of mangoes have multiple embryos and the seed will produce more than one seedling. In most cases, only one is the result of sexual union. I would divide them and pot each up individually when they are a little older - they have better root systems.
    Peace
    Thean
     
  3. CH33ZEBURG3R

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    Ok thanks for that i'll let the little things grow a bit then first. ;o)
     

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