Musa Velutina/Dasycarpa Seeds

austinl01 · 05-15-2009, 10:50 AM

I have some Musa velutina/Musa dasycarpa seeds available that my plants produced last fall. They have been stored in an air tight container and should be very viable.

If you'd like some, all I'm requesting is a self-addressed stamped envelope. PM me if you're interested. On the envelope, please note how many you'd like (max. 30 depending on the responses). USA addresses only please.

Cheers,
Austin

Tog Tan · 05-15-2009, 10:53 AM

Austin, can't ask for a finer generous gentleman! Kudos!

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-09-2009, 04:34 AM

I just received seeds for this variety, today! I thought the person forgot about me, but low and behold the seeds arrived.

I don't want to say my real name on here, but Tog - look at my location and you'll know who I am. We've been chatting in emails, not on here though, so I thought I would say 'Hi'.

I already have some of the velutina seeds soaking in water. I understand they are not exactly fresh, so I am not sure if I'll get a sprout. The seeds are 4 years old! There are so many, that I am determined to get just one to germinate. What do you guys think?

Frankly, I am just shocked to even have these seeds at all - it was three weeks back, so I thought the person forgot about me.

Also what kind of soil do these banana plants like? Fertilizer?

Thanks.

: )

Tog Tan · 06-09-2009, 06:27 AM

From my experience, even old viable sds can still germinate though some of them take a little longer. Soak the sds for at least 5 days with water change.

As with most musa's use a porous soil for the new sdlgs. I normally pot them after they have the 2nd leaf out. Go slow on the water for at least 2 wks after potting but keep the humidity high as they are quite delicate at this stage. By the month's end after potting, I will start giving it a little fert to feed on. Once you see them responding, you can step it up as they grow. This is a very easy growing species and you should not have any trouble with it at all. The sad thing is that since it is commonly available, it has kinda gone out of fashion with the growers!

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-09-2009, 06:36 AM

Well, it hasn't gone out of fashion here - no one has seen anything like it! I sure haven't.

By the way, Tog, I am sorry about the previous post, and have edited it - remembered what you told me. Woops!

Thanks for the info. I will soak the seeds for 5 days, and change the water, yes. I am hoping to get a sprout from at least one. I do have a heat mat, to keep things nice and warm.

: )

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06-09-2009, 06:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tog Tan Ensete nut Tog Tan's Photo Gallery Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Name: Tog Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,757 BananaBucks : 431,337 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,011 Times Was Thanked 2,723 Times in 787 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 204 Times	Re: Musa Velutina/Dasycarpa Seeds From my experience, even old viable sds can still germinate though some of them take a little longer. Soak the sds for at least 5 days with water change. As with most musa's use a porous soil for the new sdlgs. I normally pot them after they have the 2nd leaf out. Go slow on the water for at least 2 wks after potting but keep the humidity high as they are quite delicate at this stage. By the month's end after potting, I will start giving it a little fert to feed on. Once you see them responding, you can step it up as they grow. This is a very easy growing species and you should not have any trouble with it at all. The sad thing is that since it is commonly available, it has kinda gone out of fashion with the growers! __________________ ____ Tog Tan has sadly suddenly passed away 6/16/09. We will miss you Tog Tan.

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The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,297,692 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Musa Velutina/Dasycarpa Seeds Well, it hasn't gone out of fashion here - no one has seen anything like it! I sure haven't. By the way, Tog, I am sorry about the previous post, and have edited it - remembered what you told me. Woops! Thanks for the info. I will soak the seeds for 5 days, and change the water, yes. I am hoping to get a sprout from at least one. I do have a heat mat, to keep things nice and warm. : ) Last edited by The Hollyberry Lady : 06-09-2009 at 07:00 PM.

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