Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
07-01-2009, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
Only about 30 minutes total. Using 60 mL dry whatever (soil, pellets, ...) and 40 mL water assures that the seeds stay moist (if not wet). I was using the hot water soak to get rid of excess pulp...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
07-01-2009, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
All,
Attached as a PDF are my results for for the past 2 months. Best case 27% germination. Gee, I wonder how old my seeds are?
-akebono
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
06-21-2009, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Banana seed germination after 5 cold nights!
I'm just getting germination off of some seeds from a single species (Musa sikkimensis) and single supplier. About 30 seeds were split into two groups. One group was kept cold 2-4 C for 7 days, the...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-30-2009, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-30-2009, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
The one in post #77 should work. Here is the url in plain text, mySurveyLab - Next Generation On-line Survey System...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-30-2009, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
I don't know that it's necessary. I've seen a couple of reports with germination at 25 C. Most try warmer temperatures with some cycling between low and high. I have a set sitting out at about 23...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-29-2009, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
Its awfully quiet in here ...
"Echo, cho, ho, o ..."
I've printed out the survey as a .pdf so that you can see what you're getting into or want to borrow ideas. The .pdf will last longer than the...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-20-2009, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
Okay, I've started a second survey based on feedback from those on the forum and outside. The original survey will close. <a...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-17-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
jmoore,
The supplier is question #3. I used "source" because people might be sharing seed and not know who collected the seed originally. I could also create duplicate surveys for other species. ...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-17-2009, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
I've set up a survey form that could help with collecting the data. I'll put up the results each month or so. The survey is anonymous. Tog, you said that you have a lot of non-germinating seeds. ...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-15-2009, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
Thanks for the constructive comments!
It took just a few hours ... it takes me longer to shop for seeds than it does to produce a "metastudy" like this one. There are a few things wrong with the...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-14-2009, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,791
Re: germination guide
I've been looking for a guide specific to Musa sikkimensis since I've ordered about 100 seeds. I respect Tropicallvr's efforts, but I prefer having data to support broad statements. There are also...
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