Dwarf banana small Seeds

Dwarf banana is a short banana plant, 1.5–2.5 m tall, suited to containers and small gardens, with fruit 10–15 cm long. Banana seed is slow: soak it 24–48 hours and keep it at 25–30 °C, and expect 3–6 weeks to germination. The packet holds 10 seeds.

Sowing

• Soak the seed for 24–48 hours.
• Sow into moist, warm soil at 25–30 °C.
• Keep the soil consistently moist; germination takes 3–6 weeks.

Cool soil and drying out are the usual reasons for slow or failed germination, so a heated propagator helps.

What the plant becomes

A fast-growing herbaceous perennial with broad green leaves, much shorter than standard bananas. Flowers develop into clusters of small bananas about 10–15 cm long with a thin peel. Under good conditions plants can fruit within 12–24 months. Plants grown from seed can vary from the parent plants.

Growing conditions

Warm, humid climate and full sun for 6–8 hours a day. Rich, well-draining soil at pH 5.5–7.0. Water regularly, feed with a balanced fertiliser and mulch. Its height makes it workable in large containers, on balconies and in small tropical gardens.

What you get

One packet of 10 dwarf banana seeds. We do not state a germination percentage for this lot.

FAQ

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes. At 1.5–2.5 m it is suited to large containers and balconies.

How long until fruit?

Often 12–24 months under good conditions.