Re: Musa seed

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• Subject: Re: Musa seed
• From: S* &* M* K* <s*@mindspring.com>
• Date: Sat, 7 Feb 1998 17:56:46 -0500 (EST)
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 - Dewey,

       Thanks for all the info.  I have Musa velutina, violacea, zebrina,
coccinea, and Ensete.  The ensete seeds are a lot bigger than the rest, and
very hard. I heard that Ensete can take up to 2 months to germinate, Do you
think that soaking would help or not?

     - Steve



 At 09:54 AM 2/7/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>Has anyone had experence growing musa (banana) from seed?
>>
>>  - Steve
>
>Just place the seed on top of some good growing media and press gently with
>the finger...  Keep media moist but not soaking wet.  Bottom heat or a
>tropical climate will help them germinate in about two weeks..  I grow them
>in plug trays so that I do not have to disturb the roots when
>transplanting...
>Dewey
>
>Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut
>THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE
>Your Source for Tropical Araceae
>
>
>

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