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siege2050

10-16-2013 12:01 AM

Banna seed soaking how long?

How long can I soak a Banana seed without drowning it? Its it possible to sprout the seed in the water?

Richard

10-16-2013 12:18 AM

Re: Banna seed soaking how long?

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Originally Posted by siege2050 (Post 231419)

How long can I soak a Banana seed without drowning it? Its it possible to sprout the seed in the water?

Are you talking about ornamental or fruiting bananas?

siege2050

10-16-2013 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 231420)

Are you talking about ornamental or fruiting bananas?

musa sikkimensis red tiger I guess ornamental, but it would be cool to know about both types.

Richard

10-16-2013 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by siege2050 (Post 231421)

musa sikkimensis red tiger I guess ornamental, but it would be cool to know about both types.

What we consider "edible fruiting bananas" do not have seeds under standard conditions.

siege2050

10-16-2013 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 231424)

What we consider "edible fruiting bananas" do not have seeds under standard conditions.

I guess the ornamental then lol.

jmoore

10-16-2013 01:50 AM

Re: Banna seed soaking how long?

I've not heard of banana seeds germinating under water, but I have heard of heliconia seeds doing that. Seeds need oxygen to germinate, so providing your water is well oxygenated then it should be OK.

I don't soak for more than a week, but I know of people who soak for 2 weeks. I'm not sure you gain anything by soaking for that long. So a week is about right.

bigdog

10-16-2013 10:32 AM

Re: Banna seed soaking how long?

If the seeds are fresh, you really don't need to soak them for more than a few hours. If they are not-so-fresh (LOL), then a few days to a week is better. Remember though, it really is important to change the water out frequently! You could end up with a bunch of rotten Musa seeds if you leave them in some stagnant water for too long. Been there, done that.

siege2050

10-16-2013 01:29 PM

Re: Banna seed soaking how long?

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Originally Posted by bigdog (Post 231468)

I wonder if a bubble stone would help, or must make dizzy musa seeds lol?

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