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JenRi · 01-20-2009, 08:11 PM

Hello everyone!

I have no banana-growing experience whatsoever but i really fancy having a go at growing some. The species I am most interested in is the blood banana but I beleive they won't germinate unless in a propagator...which I don't have being a poor student. Does anyone know of a reliable-ish way to recreate the conditions seeds would get in a propagator? I was thinking I could use the airing cupboard but I don't know if musa seeds need light to germinate?

I also have no idea if the blood banana is the best species to start with, feel free to give me any suggestions on other species that are easier to grow if necessary

Thanks

Jen

01-20-2009, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
JenRi Location: York, U.K. Find me on the map! Name: Jen Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11 BananaBucks : 14,209 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Musa Zebrina 'Blood banana' germination conditions Hello everyone! I have no banana-growing experience whatsoever but i really fancy having a go at growing some. The species I am most interested in is the blood banana but I beleive they won't germinate unless in a propagator...which I don't have being a poor student. Does anyone know of a reliable-ish way to recreate the conditions seeds would get in a propagator? I was thinking I could use the airing cupboard but I don't know if musa seeds need light to germinate? I also have no idea if the blood banana is the best species to start with, feel free to give me any suggestions on other species that are easier to grow if necessary Thanks Jen __________________ Regrettably I remain banana-less.....