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Old 02-22-2008, 06:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Musa aurantiaca germination

I think freshness is an enormous factor. I always soak for 48 hrs and have a germination setup which controls temps really accurately and its still a real struggle to get these seeds to end their dormancy. (I have also tried GA3 and/or cape smoke primer to help)
I've had more success with seed bought via ebay from suppliers as close to the point of collection as possible. big US and European seed dealers have product which is not as fresh as that which you can find from India,Thailand and other 'source' areas.
Where did you get the Aurantiaca seeds from?
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