mrbungalow

The formosana seeds from Trebrown were excellent, and had a very good germination %. So far the small plants have 3-4 leaves. Not showing any special characteristics just yet. The small leaves are kind of glaucus above, very different from sikkimensis seedlings with shiny leaves and faster growth.

How many other official varieties of Musa Basjoo are there? There has been talk about "Sapporo" and "Shakalin" to the point of urban legend.
As I said earlier, the musa basjoos I have bought at garden centres this year have not impressed me in terms of growth, overall look, or vigour. Other species from seed look great.
I am very excited about these seed-grown formosona plants. I suspect some basjoos in european garden centres these days are tissue cultured over several generations. Maybe seed-grown plants will be more vigourous and look more healthy.

Erlend

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