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nucci60
10-10-2006, 06:17 AM
:2791: Have some seeds of sikkimensis and musa ensete(the one with reddish leaves). Should they be nicked after soaking or not? should they be covered or in bright light? sprouted a few palm seeds, but this is my first time with bananas.

mrbungalow
10-10-2006, 11:00 AM
I think most people have agreed NOT to nick. I also read somewhere about someone testing this "nicking theory" on musa species. (Sorry cant remember where.) But I think they came to the conclusion that "nicking" is unnecessary, and may even inhibit germination because of bacterial attacks.

Erlend

Gabe15
10-10-2006, 12:10 PM
erlend is right, do not damage the seed coats. also most species will do better in a sunny location.

nucci60
10-10-2006, 02:10 PM
:ropingnaner: thanks Mr. Bungalow and Gabe!