Re: Darjeeling banana germination
This is how I do it others will have other methods.
Soak the seeds for 7 days in cooled boiled water, changing water daily.
half fill a deli box, or something with a lid, with vermiculite and soak the vermiculite, drain off any excess water.
place seeds in the box, no need to cover them and put the lid on.
keep them warm for 12 hours ie 30 degrees, then keep them cool for the other 12 ie about 15 - 18 degrees, repeat this cycle daily.
check for signs of germination every couple of days. Once they start to germinate take them out and plant them in a free draining compost and give them a warm constant temperature with high humidity.
I think you may need more than 12 seeds. It's so frustrating waiting for seeds that will not germinate (because there are many on the market). Hope you're lucky.
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