Found a seed in a Namwa nana

Jose263 · 10-22-2017, 11:15 AM

Hi - I picked a ripe namwah from a hanging dwarf bunch this morning. I discovered a single seed when i ate it. Seed is like a velutina seed - except it is bigger
Has anything like this happened to anyone?
I think i will try to grow it as see what pops up.
TJ

Gabe15 · 10-22-2017, 11:48 AM

Yes, this is quite common for in the tall Namwahs when there is a source of viable pollen around, sometimes there can be so many it becomes a nuisance. I have heard anecdotally that the dwarfs have more trouble setting seed, but it is not surprising to me you found one. Are there any other varieties nearby that were in the male flower stage when this one is the female stage? Go ahead and plant it right away, don’t let it dry out, the chances of it actually germinating are quite low, but there is always a chance, and if anything comes from it, it would be a new variety.

Jose263 · 10-22-2017, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe15

Yes, this is quite common for in the tall Namwahs when there is a source of viable pollen around, sometimes there can be so many it becomes a nuisance. I have heard anecdotally that the dwarfs have more trouble setting seed, but it is not surprising to me you found one. Are there any other varieties nearby that were in the male flower stage when this one is the female stage? Go ahead and plant it right away, don’t let it dry out, the chances of it actually germinating are quite low, but there is always a chance, and if anything comes from it, it would be a new variety.

Gabe - There are several other mats of different varieties close. I will plant and see what happens..
Thanks
TJ

sputinc7 · 10-22-2017, 10:46 PM

Cool.

obdiah · 10-23-2017, 08:59 AM

fantastic luck hope it germinates

AdotKarl · 10-23-2017, 09:21 AM

Good luck!

beam2050 · 10-23-2017, 10:51 AM

great info. thanks

anita · 10-23-2017, 02:36 PM

I ate Michel bananas that produce seeds. Not many, maybe 1-3 each or none. They are used for breeding.
This is possible with AA group because the parent Musa acuminata has seeds.

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