Uk Bananas
 

Hi all, just wondering how any uk residents if any have done with Ensete glaucum AkA Snow Banana, I am just trying some seeds. Its been a couple of weeks now with no movement. Any advice or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated :coldbanana:

Re: Uk Bananas
 

They should pop soon. Quite easy from seed. They need about 30 - 35 degrees constant temperature. I tried them, but I don't think ensetes work too well in the UK climate. They aren't hardy as I've seen them described on ebay.

Re: Uk Bananas
 

On the topic of Ensete germination you could also talk to Dalmatiansoap, he's something like our local expert. ;)

Re: Uk Bananas
 

Whoaaaa! Ante, that's something coming from Jack! You think I can learn from you the expert? :ha:

Re: Uk Bananas
 

Well Tog
I ll be honerd to share my knowledge with you naner newbies :):):)
Be free to ask and I ll try to do my best!
:woohoonaner:

Re: Uk Bananas
 

Now I don't know whether you ment it ironically or not. :D Anyways, I think that Ante has had enough experience and most of all - succes - in germination to be of great help to anyone starting... ;)
Personally, I haven't tried it (at least not with bananas), because growing many seeded varieties would serve only esthetical purpose and that's something I cannot waste my resources on in this climate. :D Although, I will be trying Musa basjoo 'Rubra' and Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelli' very soon.

Re: Uk Bananas
 

Depends on the freshness of the seeds really.
You can expect anything from a few weeks to several months
before seeing any movement.

Re: Uk Bananas
 

I got the seeds from an ebay shop, so they probably won't be in the best condition. I will just have to sit tight and cross my fingers. "Patience is a virtue":nanerwizard: Or so they say!