mrbungalow

I have not grown manipur, but Red Tiger and Regular Sikkimensis seem to differ. The red tiger seedlings are not as vigourous compared to regular sikkimensis. Also, stems on the red tiger appear to be more yellow. The roots also look different: thinner and more threadlike on red tiger.

At first I was sure the whole "red tiger" deal was just an exageration to boost sales for seed-dealers. But now I am getting second thoughts.

According to Phil at Trebrown, the red tiger inhabits a different niche/habitat than regular sikkimensis. Red tiger is said to grow in dryer conditions. Regular sikkims grow in the wet mountainous areas of northern india.

I am also growing "Darjeeling giant", wich is a cross between sikkimensis and "something", probably balbisiana... These seedlings show very little vigour compared to regular sikkimensis and the super-vigourous "Helens hybrid". Then again, when bananas are past the 8-leaf seedling-stage they usually take off nicely.

Erlend

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