Hi Tog! Yes, I grew up Musa sikkimensis from seeds. At me too not from the first they have sprouted. Probably all depends on freshness of seeds. Our suppliers probably buy them in other shops, and then sell. I some times landed it have and still achieved result. This plant very much was pleasant to me, very beautiful wide leaves. And Musa basjoo grows at me from a puppy, I was sent by its friend from Japan.