Q&A for How to Cut a Mango

Eat a nice mango, remove as much flesh from the seed as possible, and then let it dry for a day or two. To germinate the mango seed, you could just put the whole thing in a warm, moist place and wait for it to sprout. Then cut off all the seedlings except for one.

They can last up to five days in the fridge while sliced/ripened and if they're already sliced they can last up to six months in the freezer, well packaged in an airtight container.

It is too old if it's very soft and/or you can see brown spots. You just have to remember when you bought it, as whole mangos usually last about five days in the refrigerator.

Mangoes usually grow in warm or tropical areas, and the climate affects their growth. About half of the world's mangoes grow in India, and second is China, proving that a zone with hot weather will be the best place to grow a mango. Mangoes need plenty of sunshine and water.

Mango skin is edible and packed with nutrients like vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Though it may offer health benefits, it has an unpleasant taste, may preserve pesticide residues and contain compounds that may cause allergic reactions. While eating mango skin is safe for most people, it's unnecessary.