Ok, I have to admit some of my posts are out in left field. This is one of them. Earlier today I stumbled across a video of someone growing a new plant from a green banana.
There are of course lots of phony videos out there and while this one could be, it seemed legit. While I may be wasting my time trying this, I’m doing it anyways.
I’m no where near a tropical location but the thought of growing a banana tree has always intrigued me and after watching the video I took the plunge, I figure worst case scenario it’ll end up in the compost.
If it works out, the boys and I will get to watch a plant grown that many have never seen up close. And who knows maybe someday we’ll get bananas from it.
I have no idea what the liquid is that they soaked the stem end in. So I used what I have on hand, rooting hormone. Only time will tell.
Some will say this has nothing to do with homesteading but for me, it has everything to do with it. Sure it’s not practical but it is educational and so therefore worthwhile in my opinion. If you’ve done this I’d like to hear about your experience.
Below is a link to the video I watched.
After having tried this I have found it did not work for me, instead the banana rotted away. Not a total loss though. I stuffed the banana under the surface of the potting soil and planted a sprouted acorn in the pot.
Exactly why it didn’t work I do not know for sure though I wonder if it wasn’t irradiated. I’ll probably just buy a miniature banana tree at some point in time.
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