OK>>>> Seeds are ready on the velutina!!! - Page 8

Randy4ut · 01-15-2008, 05:32 PM

Tony,
Hate to tell you this, but a good friend of mine that I gave a bunch of seeds to last year had given up on his when about one year later, they all seemed to come up at once... Hopefully this will not be the case for you... Thanks for the update and keep me posted...

Randy4ut · 01-15-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean W.

Randy,

I'm still waiting. They haven't done anything, yet. I guess I need to try a different method. Maybe, I can use potting soil instead of perlite or vermiculite.

Have you had any luck with your Arenga engleri? I had some with mold that I cleaned and some others I threw out.

Whew, I still have alot of different seed I need to get started too.

Dean

Dean,
As soon as I got home, I went straight to my seeds and checked on yours. Sorry to report, nothing yet... I have read that these seeds germinate erratically in one to six months, so I will not be giving up on them. I checked them and they looked good, just not quite ready to go, I guess. Let me know if you have any special insights on them. I currently have them in a baggie on a heat mat....

D_&_T · 01-15-2008, 05:43 PM

the trays we let get a freeze out in the garage are the only ones to have sprouts, the ones that have been in room temp have not sprouted any

Banana_Bill · 01-16-2008, 05:42 PM

I am still waiting for life to appear in my trays. I did gently dug around a few and they still look the same as the day I planted. Everyone's success if giving me hope.

microfarmer · 01-17-2008, 12:16 AM

Randy4ut, I have your Musa Velutina soaking right now. They are being accompanied by Musa Balbisiana 'Gigantea' and Musa Sikkimensis X Paradisica from Tropicallvr.

They are unscarified, but mildly 'overwintered' (no lower than 35-40 degrees with 60-65 degree high) with temperature fluctuations day to night. I soaked in warm water (95 degrees) and will leave til tomorrow afternoon. I'll plant in Kellog's patio plus with added perlite, in standard garden center 6 packs. These will be placed in a 55 gallon aquarium with heat pad glued to the bottom, timed to 18 on and 6 off. I'll use a 175 watt HPS for light and supplemental heat.

This is my first attempt to grow banana from seed and also a first to adhere to the The Old Farmer's Almanac for ques on planting. Gonna grow me some 'maters and peppers too...

Fingers crossed...

Randy4ut · 01-17-2008, 08:41 AM

Microfarmer,
Thanks for sharing the procedure guidelines you are using. Great to see the detail... Keep us posted to your/their progress...

klemmthamm · 01-17-2008, 03:31 PM

Randy got my T. Takil seeds yesterday from india... got 'em soaking right now... I will let ya know what happens.

austinl01 · 01-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Randy, here is an updated m. velutina pic. This seed sprouted in March 07 and suffered a bit outside in a pot during the summer. It has since recovered and is opening a new leaf every 1.5-2 weeks indoors. I'm ready to put it outside, and it's ready to get out of this pot!

P.S. The leaves are darker green than they appear because a grow light is shining on it from the wall.

Randy4ut · 01-23-2008, 08:10 AM

Austin,
Thanks for the update... Always good to see that someone has had some luck germinating the seeds. Get that baby in the ground this spring and water it like crazy and I'm sure it will bloom for you later in the summer/fall. Keep me updated....

7abZoner · 01-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Randy,
I am soaking some more of your seeds. These have been chilled in the fridge for about a month. I haven't given up on the others yet but, no more sprouts other than the one reported earlier.

Randy4ut · 01-23-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 7abZoner

Randy,
I am soaking some more of your seeds. These have been chilled in the fridge for about a month. I haven't given up on the others yet but, no more sprouts other than the one reported earlier.

Best of luck, and be sure to keep us posted...

linkinpark15 · 02-01-2008, 06:42 AM

hi randy

do you still have any seeds left?
i live in sweden.
i can pm you my adress if you want to send any.

S3B8E

Randy4ut · 02-01-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark15

hi randy

do you still have any seeds left?
i live in sweden.
i can pm you my adress if you want to send any.

S3B8E

linkinpard15,
I am sorry to say that I do not have anymore from last years harvest. I wish I could help you out, though. I have been following your thread about the ones you have going now and everything looks good to me, for what it is worth. Best of luck and let us know how the ones you have going now do for you....

inwheelnane r:

linkinpark15 · 02-03-2008, 11:23 AM

but when are the new seeds coming?
can you send me some then?

D_&_T · 02-03-2008, 12:57 PM

most likely around October, will be the next harvest........unless someone founds a few seeds laying around

Whatever · 02-08-2008, 12:26 AM

Just noticed one of mine has popped up. I only planted about half of the seeds I got. Planted 12/06/07 after a few days soaking at room temperature.

I have them on a heat mat but I have been really lazy about turning it on and off so most of the time the mat was on. I probably only turned it off 7-10 or so times.

Should have pictures sometime soon.

klemmthamm · 02-09-2008, 05:55 AM

Mine are growing a bit more slowly than I expected... hoping they will pick up a bit with increase humidity and sunlight in the summer... my house is just so dang dry with the heater running that the leaves get pretty crispy even with a humidifier and regular misting.

klemmthamm · 02-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatever

Just noticed one of mine has popped up. I only planted about half of the seeds I got. Planted 12/06/07 after a few days soaking at room temperature.

I have them on a heat mat but I have been really lazy about turning it on and off so most of the time the mat was on. I probably only turned it off 7-10 or so times.

Should have pictures sometime soon.

Big Dub,

Get yourself a thermostat like mine... and a timer; it'll get you within the ranges that you would need I would think.

Whatever · 02-09-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by klemmthamm

Big Dub,

Get yourself a thermostat like mine... and a timer; it'll get you within the ranges that you would need I would think.

Yeah, I should. I'm just cheap and lazy lol..

Dean W. · 02-23-2008, 11:57 AM

Nothing yet! I'm keeping my fingers crossed though. Spring is nearly here.

Dean

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