So, I bought these seeds online and they arrived with the following instructions. I have a heat mat to keep them warm but I don't think I can provide the cool temps that it advises. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Oh my! I have never heard of anyone that I know growing Musa from seed! What an adventure. I have had bananas like Musa velutina self seed before. The seeds are very large and they have gone on the ground from old fruit and sprouted by themselves. But I have not tried to grow Musa from seed....I would be interested in following your adventure

Ha, when I saw your name at the top of the reply I thought, right, Gina's going to tell me exactly what to do! Your response doesn't fill me with much hope for success with my adventure but I will surely keep you posted The seeds are currently soaking in a little pot of water here...I just need to figure out how to give them the temperature extremes once they're potted up!

LOL I know a little bit about a lot of things but in the larger scheme of things........

Those directions sound hokey to me. Like Gina, I have had the M.velutina self seed and obviously temperature management was not necessary. Why don't you ask on bananas.org, surely you will get an informed answer there. http://www.bananas.org/

I agree with ardesia 100% I've been a member of banana.org for over 10 years, they will be a big help to you, I remember with my seeds the hardest part was scarifying (nicking) the seeds. Good luck, keep us posted

You guys are on Bananas.org???? ME TOO!!!!! For 10+ years!

I gave up growing bananas (other than the M velutina which took care of itself) a number of years ago so I stopped spending much time on Banans.org. My fruiting bananas took up too much real estate and fertilizer to produce good crops on a regular basis so I offed them. Offing mature bananas is not easy.

I don;t hang there either LOL but I have been a member for a long time

I have life

Congrats, she should take off now, mine did. I can't wait till I can put mine back outside.

Thanks, I hope I can keep it alive now!

Slainte!!!!!!!!

Came across this and thought you'd enjoy the pictures
http://www.bananas.org/f2/ense...

Thanks Christine, I did go on there when you suggested it. Found someone that has a few Sikkimensis seeds germinating. It's just so difficult to get these particular seeds on their way so I'm delighted with myself

Just a wee update...banana is doing well There are 5 more on their way too and the large variation in temps really wasn't necessary!

What a difference a few weeks make, you should be delighted with yourself , just make sure it starts getting a lot of sun
Keep us updated

Yes, it's on a South facing window sill. I just moved it to take a pic. Glad I started all these little projects now we're under quarantine!

We are also, hopefully it will be over sooner rather than later.
Stay healthy

That is one healthy looking seedling Aphria. Way to grow!