help!! tips on germinating banana seed??

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grampapa Wheatfield, NY(Zone 6a) Mar 01, 2007

I have seeds for 2 types of banana (musa velutina and musa coccuinea). Not sure how fresh they are. But it can't hurt to to plant them and see what happens. I thought I'd ask here first for any tips on the best way to germinate musa seed. I know they can take a long time.

thanks much
jan (aka gram)

ps this is a cross-post from the tropical fruit forum..didn't get much response there

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tigerlily123 Raleigh, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 01, 2007

I would just sink them an inch into a peatbased mix and keep moist with good bottom heat. Water every morning or two with warm water.

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grampapa Wheatfield, NY(Zone 6a) Mar 03, 2007

thanks, tigerlily

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moretz hickory, NC(Zone 7a) Mar 09, 2007

try this

http://www.backyardgardener.com/tm.html

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grampapa Wheatfield, NY(Zone 6a) Mar 10, 2007

thanks much. I planted some and that's just about what I'm doing. wish me luck :0)

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