How to grow your very own Banana Plant
Step 1: File one side of the seed lightly and soak in lukewarm water for 1 to 2 days, changing the water after the first day.
Step 2: Place the tablet of compressed compost into a cup and fill one-third with warm water. When the tablet is fully saturated it will swell up and then it’s ready to crumble up and put into the pot until about two-thirds full.
Step 3: Sow 1 cm deep in the compost, fill the pot with the remaining compost and cover with a clear plastic bag and keep in a warm place, at minimum temperature of 27 to 30 degrees C (80 to 85F) It is important to keep the seed warm at constant temperature, as this will assist germination. It will probably take 4 – 12 weeks, but don’t worry if it takes longer, just be patient and remember to keep the post moist (not wet) at all times!
Step 4: Remove the plastic bag when seedling appears moving the seedling into more light and increase watering and feed to encourage growth.
Step 5: Banana plants can grow rapidly and will need re-potting from time to time. They need long sunny growing periods with temperatures above 15*C (60*) to fruit. Banana plants growing in containers need ample watering during spring and summer and feed weekly with a general purpose liquid feed. In autumn reduce watering and feeding and in winter water only when on the dry side.