Banana seed not germinating in Ireland

JimIreland · 04-23-2008, 06:49 PM

I have seed under glass in a heated propagator for the last month and there is no sign of it germinating. It is a hardy variety. Any tips?

jellyfish_sky · 04-23-2008, 07:04 PM

There are many factors that could slow germination. What variety do you have? Check the posts in germination, you'll get a lot of information there. But generally, one month is a short period for germination.

xavierdlc61887 · 04-23-2008, 08:45 PM

lol keep your head up i had 2 velutina seeds come up after 5 months :P hahaha so it is a waiting game....sometimes u will get some seeds to germ faster than others

.....all in all just wait it out and keep them moist

mrbungalow · 04-24-2008, 01:10 AM

If your temperature is constant, you'll germinate irish Leprechauns before any bananas!

Try changing temperatures, and they should be up soon.

mskitty38583 · 04-24-2008, 07:48 AM

now i know i need a germination station if it will hatch leps. LOL!

Dean W. · 04-24-2008, 10:23 AM

Yes, my experience is banana seeds are hard to germinate. Where other people have had luck germinating Musa veluntina from the same source (Randy) I've yet to have one sprout.

Good luck,
Dean

JimIreland · 04-24-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the encouragement all.....I will keep trying....what was meant by trying different temps....hot and cold....or hot and hotter?

Oh by the way I have germinated 200 leprechauns but don't tell anyone or they'll disappear

natedogg1026 · 04-24-2008, 05:39 PM

Try a heat mat. Really helps. $25. Keep it moist, not wet and warm. I also use a humidadome.

mskitty38583 · 04-24-2008, 11:30 PM

i want some of your lep. seeds. ill even pay shipping! LOL! i could use a pot o gold right now.

Conrad From Ireland · 04-28-2008, 06:10 AM

Like the others have said try varying the temperatures, that can kickstart them-so long as the seed is fresh.
What variety are you trying?

Chironex · 05-28-2008, 08:42 PM

I have read many views on using heat mats and such. One tells me to put it on a timer for 10 hours on, 14 hours off. Another says leave it on constantly...... any thoughts or input on maximizing germination rates using heat mats? Specifically, temps, duration, light exposure, etc. Thanks!!!

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JimIreland Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 187 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Banana seed not germinating in Ireland Thanks for the encouragement all.....I will keep trying....what was meant by trying different temps....hot and cold....or hot and hotter? Oh by the way I have germinated 200 leprechauns but don't tell anyone or they'll disappear

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Conrad From Ireland Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 46 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Banana seed not germinating in Ireland Like the others have said try varying the temperatures, that can kickstart them-so long as the seed is fresh. What variety are you trying?

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