I think the most intimating seed that I tried was a banana. I presoaked the seeds overnight and then I put the seeds into a ziplock baggy with damp potting mix and left it by the kitchen sink. 1 out of 3 germinated in about 1-1/2 months.

The banana grew to about 2 feet, but our home/environment is too dry for that type of plant. This was before I had a greenhouse, so really I should give it a try again.

Hi Joanne. I am so glad I found this Thread. I was given some pink banana seeds last Fall. I have been putting off planting them because I didn't know what to do. I will now go forth and plant. : ) What size ziplock did you use, and what kind of potting mix (MG)?
I see you live in Canada zone 3. If I get these to germinate and grow I would be able to plant it outside in our zone 8. If I get more than one of them to germinate I can send one to you if you like. It can live in your greenhouse. : )

Hi Lynn,

I just used a small sandwich size bag. As soon as you see it sprout, then plant it into about a 4" pot. As it grows, pot up bigger. I would soak it in water & hydrogen peroxide mix. There is a thread on it in this forum http://cubits.org/Germination/...

It would be interesting to try your banana and probably mailing a seed would be easier than a sedling. Customs would have a hay day with live plant material.

Will do. Cmail me your address. : ) I wasn't thinking about where you lived.

Joanne, I just ordered 3 seeds Did you nick the seeds before you soaked them? I'll be trying your method as soon as I get them.
Christine

I did nick them back then, but now I would soak them in 1/2 & 1/2 water and 3% (regular drug store variety) hydrogen peroxide. That seems to work the best for the hard seed coat seeds

Thank you Joanne
Christine

I picked up some banana seeds today. Wish me luck.

other Joanne

other Joanne, sending luck for your nana seeds
Christine

I received my seeds the other day and wanted to post a pic of them for anyone that has never seen them, yup they look and feel just like a rock LOL
Christine

I started the 3 seeds on 2-22 in regular MG seed starter in plastic cups in a large zip-lok bag that I put in a glass pie pan and placed on top of my cable box, 1 broke ground over night, isnt she cute
Christine

I didn't know the seeds were so big. What a cute baby. Now I must get brave and go plant the 4 seeds I have. : )

Good Luck Lynn, it's so exciting when they start to show signs of life
Christine

I am really looking forward to it now Christine. I have been putting it off because I was told it was very difficult.

Very cool! I still haven't seen anything from the four I sowed on Feb 27th....

Joanne too, on the pkg of the seeds I bought it said it can take 2-26 weeks before they sprout so dont give up. My other 2 seeds havent done anything yet.
Christine

Just an update on my nana, she's doing well so far
Christine

She surely is. I think that is the first time I've ever seen a baby banana plant.

Have you gotten yours started yet Lynn?

No. Now I'm feeling quilty. Okay, I'll go get them and plant them today.
I can't believe how much it has grown since the first picture you posted. Wow.