Musa species

banana

Fruits and Vegetables, Trees and Shrubs

Soak seed at least 24 hours, up to 3 days, then sprout in moist sand, 70-75F/21-24C, and check frequently for root or shoot development. Roots are hairy and slender, shoots are smooth and fat. Plant up when sprouted, with seed immediately below soil surface. Some cultivars, i.e. Musa x paradisiaca Dwarf Cavendish, can produce fruit even if grown pot-bound and indoors year-round

Suckers a few inches long may be split from the main stem and potted, each with an adequate root supply. Divide in spring, or grow from dormant cuttings taken in the fall, rooted indoors. Grow in good light to full sun, fertile and well-draining soil. Zone 9-10