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51st state · 02-22-2008, 06:05 PM

I think freshness is an enormous factor. I always soak for 48 hrs and have a germination setup which controls temps really accurately and its still a real struggle to get these seeds to end their dormancy. (I have also tried GA3 and/or cape smoke primer to help)
I've had more success with seed bought via ebay from suppliers as close to the point of collection as possible. big US and European seed dealers have product which is not as fresh as that which you can find from India,Thailand and other 'source' areas.
Where did you get the Aurantiaca seeds from?

02-22-2008, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
51st state Mimi's dad's grown a Nana 51st state's Photo Gallery Location: salisbury, UK Find me on the map! Zone: 8b ish Name: Kev Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 418 BananaBucks : 31,331 Feedback: 3 / 100% Thanks: 162 Thanked 135 Times in 82 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Musa aurantiaca germination I think freshness is an enormous factor. I always soak for 48 hrs and have a germination setup which controls temps really accurately and its still a real struggle to get these seeds to end their dormancy. (I have also tried GA3 and/or cape smoke primer to help) I've had more success with seed bought via ebay from suppliers as close to the point of collection as possible. big US and European seed dealers have product which is not as fresh as that which you can find from India,Thailand and other 'source' areas. Where did you get the Aurantiaca seeds from? __________________ a>