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Growing a banana tree from a banana is an exciting and fun way to bring the tropics into your home or garden! Although banana trees are typically grown from suckers (offshoots of the plant), it’s possible to experiment with sprouting your own banana plant from seeds found inside a banana. Keep in mind that most store-bought bananas are hybrids without seeds, so you’ll need a banana with viable seeds, often found in wild varieties. Here’s how to grow a banana tree step by step!
Step 1: Obtain Banana Seeds
Unfortunately, the common bananas we eat (like Cavendish) do not have viable seeds, but some wild bananas contain small, hard seeds. You can find these seeds online or from specialty nurseries. Make sure you have actual banana seeds to start with.
Step 2: Soak the Seeds
- Soak the seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours to soften the hard outer shell and help speed up germination. This step is important because banana seeds have a tough coating that can prevent germination without some initial help.
Step 3: Prepare the Soil
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