Vivipary is the phenomenon that involves seeds germinating prematurely while they are still inside or attached to the paren tor fruit.
This Latin name literally means “live birth.” This phenomenon occurs frequently on ears of corn, tomatoes, peppers, pears, citrus fruits plants.
Seeds contain a hormane that repress the germination process.This is a necessity, as it keeps the seeds from germinating when conditions aren’t favorable and missing their shot to become plants. But sometimes that hormone runs out, like when a tomato sits around on the counter for too long.
Is Vivipary Bad?
Not at all! It may look creepy, but it doesn’t really affect the quality of the fruit. Unless you’re looking to sell it commercially, it’s more of a cool phenomenon than a problem. You can remove the sprouted seeds and eat around them, or you can turn the situation into a learning opportunity and plant your new sprouts.
Ps: You can see a mango seed germination while mother fruit is still on the tree.
