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Name: Darlene I.
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Age: 40s
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Date: 4/21/2003
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How do I start a banana tree from a banana?

Replies:
Bananas that are eaten are propagated vegetatively:

http://www.streetside.com/plants/floridata/ref/m/musa.htm

http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/5153.html

Anthony Brach, Ph.D


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