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Mrbungalow, when you germinate your banana seeds, Do you use any kind of light? gro-lux bulbs etc....?? Was looking at the picture you posted on your germinating setup
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For germination, no light is needed. Just as Tropicalvr said, changes in temperature. When I see roots I transplant the seeds into individual drinking-cups with well-draining soil. I do use a grow-light after this because we have virtually no daylight after November 1 til mid February, but if you live in California, you could probably get away with a southern window or greenhouse, maybe even outside depending on location and species. (I am 60 degrees N, Steelviper is probably around 32 degrees N?)
For people in more northern areas, or people unable ot keep bananas near daylight, I would highly reccomend a high-power Na light fixture. They cost a bit, but they are worth it. The plants seem to grow properly and fast, and you never have to worry about overwintering smaller plants again. Those little water-droplets on the leaves at the end of the day tells me metabolism is taking place.
Erlend