In article , Rupert wrote:


Thanks-that explains why I only get a poor germination with musa and some of
the seeds do rot. Next year I will follow the instructions on the packet and
soak for 24 hrs.

With large sub-tropical seeds (including beans!), I find it helpful
to soak them for 8-24 hours (depending on hardness) in water to
which a little bleach is added, germinate them on kitchen roll
(moistened with the bleach water) and then plant them in compost.
Some rot anyway :-(


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.