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Gabe15 · 12-31-2007, 12:46 PM

It is difficult to say if the forms are different. Seed companies make up the names, they are not based on any scientific research. This does not mean the plants may not be different, but since they are not grown by many people the only way to know for sure is to grow them together and try to find significant differences for yourself. In the wild, there are different forms of M. sikkimensis, but only 1 has a official name, which is normal Musa sikkimensis. Perhaps in a few years, some of the other forms might be published.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,425,075 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 8,244 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Musa Sikkmensis forms. It is difficult to say if the forms are different. Seed companies make up the names, they are not based on any scientific research. This does not mean the plants may not be different, but since they are not grown by many people the only way to know for sure is to grow them together and try to find significant differences for yourself. In the wild, there are different forms of M. sikkimensis, but only 1 has a official name, which is normal Musa sikkimensis. Perhaps in a few years, some of the other forms might be published. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.