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Old 11-13-2017, 11:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: how to encourage pupping

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Is there a way to encourage a banana plant to pup, or is it strictly a genetic limitation in certain varieties?

John
Grow them in a tight container (e.g., 15 gallon) or a modest planter bed (e.g., 3 x 3) with cinder block walls going down 24 inches. Also, regularly feed them with equal values of NPK (e.g., 5-5-5, 10-10-10, etc.).
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