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nucci60

10-10-2006 06:17 AM

to nick or not?

: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

Re: to nick or not?

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

Re: to nick or not?

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

Re: to nick or not?

:ropingnaner: thanks Mr. Bungalow and Gabe!

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