Re: Hardy Bananas

Triploids are usually sterile since they hybrids between diploids (2n)
and tertapolids (4n). (n) is the number of chromosomes in a gametic cell
(pollen or egg).

Tetras in hort usually have very low viable seed set. I know diploid
seed geraniums set abundant seed, while the tetraploidal varieties (most
of the commercial cutting varieties) set very little seed.

Al Krismer
Cincinnati
Zone 6
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