I got a bulk pack of these seeds from this vendor. http://www.rarepalmseeds.com/shop/MusTig.shtml
I have started some of them but I have not had anything come up yet. Has anyone here had success with banana seeds? I haven't been able to do it yet but I have a lot to work with now. If anyone is interested in a trade of some sort also let me know.
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RE: Musa sikkimensis (Red Tiger)
I've read about these, they are supposed to be as cold hardy as Musa basjoo. If you can spare some I would like to try germinating them, though I understand that banana seeds are hard to germinate. I have various seeds to trade as well as bamboo and bamboo related items.
My neighbor planted a couple of bananas last year. I'm anxious to see if they survived the Winter. Indiana needs more banana and palm trees.
My neighbor planted a couple of bananas last year. I'm anxious to see if they survived the Winter. Indiana needs more banana and palm trees.
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RE: Musa sikkimensis (Red Tiger)
I grew about 20 or so of those and one or two more within the past few years. I gave some to my dad in Kentucky. I have some in my back yard. They are doing well... and look great. I got mine from banana-tree.com
I have been buying banana trees and seed from them for years now. Very good source. I also purchased MUSA X sikkimensis "Daj Giant" and MUSELLA lasiocarpa "Chinese Yellow Banana" seed. All are doing very well. The Lasiocarpa is very nice.
I have been buying banana trees and seed from them for years now. Very good source. I also purchased MUSA X sikkimensis "Daj Giant" and MUSELLA lasiocarpa "Chinese Yellow Banana" seed. All are doing very well. The Lasiocarpa is very nice.
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RE: Musa sikkimensis (Red Tiger)
I have grown quite a few plant from seed. If I remember right, they are very hard. I boiled some water in the microwave and then tossed them in and let the water set overnight, then planted the seed. Some of the harder seed, I use a small file and cut into the hull a little then toss them into the boiling water after I get it out of the microwave.
A little root stimulator or rooting hormone won't hurt in getting them started.
I have some Royal Poinciana seed I am starting that way right now. Lots of trees around here to collect from. I want to have a huge planting of those trees at the farm for color.
A little root stimulator or rooting hormone won't hurt in getting them started.
I have some Royal Poinciana seed I am starting that way right now. Lots of trees around here to collect from. I want to have a huge planting of those trees at the farm for color.