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Tog Tan · 06-09-2009, 06:27 AM

From my experience, even old viable sds can still germinate though some of them take a little longer. Soak the sds for at least 5 days with water change.

As with most musa's use a porous soil for the new sdlgs. I normally pot them after they have the 2nd leaf out. Go slow on the water for at least 2 wks after potting but keep the humidity high as they are quite delicate at this stage. By the month's end after potting, I will start giving it a little fert to feed on. Once you see them responding, you can step it up as they grow. This is a very easy growing species and you should not have any trouble with it at all. The sad thing is that since it is commonly available, it has kinda gone out of fashion with the growers!

06-09-2009, 06:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tog Tan Ensete nut Tog Tan's Photo Gallery Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Name: Tog Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,757 BananaBucks : 436,919 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,011 Times Was Thanked 2,723 Times in 787 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 204 Times	Re: Musa Velutina/Dasycarpa Seeds From my experience, even old viable sds can still germinate though some of them take a little longer. Soak the sds for at least 5 days with water change. As with most musa's use a porous soil for the new sdlgs. I normally pot them after they have the 2nd leaf out. Go slow on the water for at least 2 wks after potting but keep the humidity high as they are quite delicate at this stage. By the month's end after potting, I will start giving it a little fert to feed on. Once you see them responding, you can step it up as they grow. This is a very easy growing species and you should not have any trouble with it at all. The sad thing is that since it is commonly available, it has kinda gone out of fashion with the growers! __________________ ____ Tog Tan has sadly suddenly passed away 6/16/09. We will miss you Tog Tan.