Veseys

Musa ensente

Annual/Tropical. Start indoors. Germination can be erratic and generally takes 3-6 months at 24-30°C. Soak seed for at least 24 hrs (up to 4 days) in warm water before sowing. The seeds should be rinsed during the soaking period as this will get rid of germination inhibitors. Cracking, filing or 'taking a nick’ out of the seed coat can be helpful. Sow just below soil surface; keep in a moist, dark place. Bottom heat is helpful. Inspect regularly. As soon as a seed starts to germinate, carefully dig it out and plant into a 5" pot. Plant outside after last frost or grow in a sunny room. Indoors they can gets 2-3 feet the first year and 4-5 feet the second year. In our outdoor display gardens at Veseys they have grown to over 7 feet tall in a single season! Prefers full sun to light shade where summers are hot. Keep well watered and fertilize regularly. Protect from frost. Not hardy.