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AllenF · 02-13-2007, 04:03 PM

I received 60 M. velutina seeds today and began an experiment. Because of the number of seeds, I opted to have only 2 variables; 1)scarification and 2)unsterile germinating media. I ended up with 26 seeds in each batch as 8 seeds shattered during scarification. The sterile medium will be moist perlite and the unsterile medium will be banana pulp.

Both groups will experience the following;

- 54 C (130 F) hot water bath
- soaking for 72 hours with no water change...NB changed to 86 hours
- Sealed in translucent container
- surrounded heat of 34 C (93 F)
- diffused low light
- checked weekly for changes starting Feb. 19/07

Allen

02-13-2007, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
AllenF Junior Member AllenF's Photo Gallery Location: Edmonton, Alberta Find me on the map! Zone: 3a Name: Allen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151 BananaBucks : 33,478 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 22 Times Was Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 5 Times	Musa Velutina Experiment I received 60 M. velutina seeds today and began an experiment. Because of the number of seeds, I opted to have only 2 variables; 1)scarification and 2)unsterile germinating media. I ended up with 26 seeds in each batch as 8 seeds shattered during scarification. The sterile medium will be moist perlite and the unsterile medium will be banana pulp. Both groups will experience the following; - 54 C (130 F) hot water bath - soaking for 72 hours with no water change...NB changed to 86 hours - Sealed in translucent container - surrounded heat of 34 C (93 F) - diffused low light - checked weekly for changes starting Feb. 19/07 Allen __________________ You don't have to be crazy to grow Bananas in Alberta, but it helps Last edited by AllenF : 02-17-2007 at 01:44 PM.