How to Germinate Ensete Ventricosum from Seed
What are the keys to success for germinating one of the most sought after tropical banana seeds 'Ensete Ventricosum?'
[edit] Steps
- Soak the seeds for a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours.
- Sow them individually in the selected sowing medium. In a heated propagator or in a zip-tight bag.
- Keep soil moist but not wet.
- Wait!
- After seeds have germinated, move them into a separate pot in full sun with ample water.
[edit] Tips
- Use a drainage layer unless you are using the recommended seed sowing medium.
- These seeds germinate erratically, so patience is required to grow them successfully, and each seed could take from 1-6 months (sometimes even more) to germinate! It is recommended that each seed is in its own pot and has its own 'space' so it can germinate when it feels ready.
[edit] Things You'll Need
- A pack of 'Ensete Ventricosum' seeds
- A heated propagator or a zip tight bag
- A heat mat
- An appropriate seed sowing medium (it is recommended to have 1/2 seed sowing compost, 1/4 Perlite, 1/4 Vercumilite)
- A seed tray
