Bananas.org - View Single Post

Gabe15 · 03-21-2017, 02:18 PM

They are different species, and so hopefully your seeds are one or the other, and the label is incorrect.

Can you post a photo of the seeds? Fortunately M. balbisiana and M. sikkimensis seeds are both quite distinct, so if it is either one of those we can tell the difference. There is also the possibility your seeds are something completely different.

M. balbisiana seeds are about the size of a pepper-corn, relatively round, and with a distinct rough-bumpy surface.

M. sikkimensis seeds are larger, more irregular in shape with some being somewhat flattened or with sharp edges, about the size of a pea, and with a smooth surface.

03-21-2017, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,504,497 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 8,246 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Balbisiana or sikkimensis? They are different species, and so hopefully your seeds are one or the other, and the label is incorrect. Can you post a photo of the seeds? Fortunately M. balbisiana and M. sikkimensis seeds are both quite distinct, so if it is either one of those we can tell the difference. There is also the possibility your seeds are something completely different. M. balbisiana seeds are about the size of a pepper-corn, relatively round, and with a distinct rough-bumpy surface. M. sikkimensis seeds are larger, more irregular in shape with some being somewhat flattened or with sharp edges, about the size of a pea, and with a smooth surface. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.