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...
