Musa sikkimensis seeds germinating! - Page 2

siege2050 · 02-01-2014, 10:37 PM

Rico-G, what is that reflective material you are using? I need some of that.

Rico-G · 02-02-2014, 10:48 AM

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I put my seeds close to a cold window at night, and in the middle of the room during the day, so I guess the temp fluctuations helped. I also just wrapped them in damp paper towel.

Good for you, I used to do the paper towel method for flower seeds, glad to know it also worked on musa seeds......now just make sure you keep the temps of the room at least 20 C (68 F) or they won't grow, the room where I keep them is 23C, also they need a minimum 50% humidity but more is better or you'll see the leaves drying out pretty quickly.

Rico-G · 02-02-2014, 10:57 AM

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Rico-G, what is that reflective material you are using? I need some of that.

it's Reflective Mylar Wall Covering Film, I bought it on ebay here's the item number I bought (221087157285)

Iahusca81 · 02-11-2014, 12:53 PM

I planted my seeds at the beginning of January and know after 5 weeks my first one is sprouting

, as for my method they where in the same mixing pot as Rico-G has, so you need to be patient that's the time it takes about 5-6 weeks before something happens.

Funkthulhu · 02-12-2014, 11:39 AM

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Just be patient, it usually takes 3 weeks to notice something, I usually check for sprouts every week, I recommend fluorescent lights instead of putting the pots in front of a window, they need at least 10 hours of constant light, good luck!

I'm not even concerning myself with lights until there's something there ready to photosynthesize. Right now they're parked in my office where I can keep an eye on them while they sit on this seed warming mat to keep the temp above 70. Still no signs of activity. . .

Funkthulhu · 02-18-2014, 11:20 AM

Day 31. . . starting to lose hope.

siege2050 · 02-18-2014, 01:40 PM

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Day 31. . . starting to lose hope.

Don't give up, about the time I did, I got sprouts.

Funkthulhu · 03-05-2014, 04:51 PM

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Don't give up, about the time I did, I got sprouts.

Day 42. . . still nothing.

siege2050 · 03-05-2014, 05:42 PM

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Day 42. . . still nothing.

I will give you the link to the seller I bought my seeds from just in case you want it. He gets good ratings. I had the sikki and a ensete glaucum from him germinate, the glaucum is already about 3 feet tall, with really fat leaves, I bet it's going to be a monster. GARDENS BORDERS, EXOTIC items in Mark-Davies Seeds store on eBay!

cannasrus · 03-07-2014, 09:31 PM

All kinds of good stuff on that site. I have resurected an old fridge in the garage,with a chicken light in it.....temps are staying around 90 to 100 iget some palm seeds and some canna in there so far......fingers are crossed.

Funkthulhu · 03-10-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by siege2050

I will give you the link to the seller I bought my seeds from just in case you want it. He gets good ratings. I had the sikki and a ensete glaucum from him germinate, the glaucum is already about 3 feet tall, with really fat leaves, I bet it's going to be a monster. GARDENS BORDERS, EXOTIC items in Mark-Davies Seeds store on eBay!

I know you're not trying to do me wrong, but WHY?!?! Now I have to buy all the stuff! (I assume, since you're OK that he does ship to the states?)

siege2050 · 03-10-2014, 11:26 AM

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I know you're not trying to do me wrong, but WHY?!?! Now I have to buy all the stuff! (I assume, since you're OK, that he does ship to the states?)

Just in case you decide later to try a different source of seed, I think seed freshness makes a big difference. I bought some from another seller and they still have not germinated. Yes, he ships to the states, takes about a week longer. Honestly germinating bananas is too difficult in my opinion and after I got a few to sprout just to say that I did, I will just be buying plants from now on.

Funkthulhu · 04-07-2014, 03:11 PM

we're coming up on 3 months with no results

I think I'm going to call this run a wash...

Rico-G · 04-10-2014, 10:15 AM

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we're coming up on 3 months with no results

I think I'm going to call this run a wash...

I'm sorry you haven't gotten any success........maybe you got some really old seed but if you bought your seeds from a reputable or recommended vendor maybe there's something you omitted to do like keeping the seeds soil constantly moist or providing enough light(they do need light to germinate) or the right temps, soaking the seeds in water (or in a specific solution described in my earlier posts) for at least 24 hrs is a must. I know your patience has been tested but musa seeds are usually very difficult to germinate and when they do it is so rewarding....best wishes

nelumbo · 05-14-2015, 03:53 PM

I'm going to be sowing some Musa sikkimensis tomorrow so thanks for sharing your experiences hopefully I'll have some success

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