Starting Banana Seeds – Darjeeling, Giant Banana, Pink Velvet

Growing bananas from seeds can be a long, laborious labor of love and constant care. Depending on the variety, banana seeds can take anywhere from a few months to a whole year.

Here is variety specific germination info:

• Darjeeling Banana – Musa sikkimensis. Cold tolerant banana down to 10 degrees F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, with the soil temperature kept at 75-85 degrees F. Seeds will typically germinate from 6 to 12 months.
• Giant Banana – Musa ingens. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, with soil temperature kept at 75-85 degrees F. Seeds will typically germinate from 6 to 12 months.
• Pink Velvet Banana – Musa velutina. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, with the soil temperature kept at 75-85 degrees F. Seeds will typically germinate from 3 to 12 months.