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Gabe15 · 12-03-2006, 06:30 PM

Hi Mustang,
concratulations on the germinations! For reference, seed being sold as 'Monkey Fingers' is most likely Musa acuminata ssp. microcarpa, it is much better to use this name because it is scientifically correct and also there is a edible cultivar with the name 'Monkey Fingers' (also know as 'Pisang Jari Buaya', there are a few froms in the group) and it would be bad to get these 2 different plants confused. The edible variety is descended rather closely from the wild species you have, however keeping thier names seperate is a very good practice.

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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 : 13,504,507 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 8,248 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: What seeds have germinated for you? Hi Mustang, concratulations on the germinations! For reference, seed being sold as 'Monkey Fingers' is most likely Musa acuminata ssp. microcarpa, it is much better to use this name because it is scientifically correct and also there is a edible cultivar with the name 'Monkey Fingers' (also know as 'Pisang Jari Buaya', there are a few froms in the group) and it would be bad to get these 2 different plants confused. The edible variety is descended rather closely from the wild species you have, however keeping thier names seperate is a very good practice. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.