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Old 04-24-2024, 10:30 AM   #24 (permalink)
Jeff zone 8 N.C.
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Default Re: New way to grow Bananas in colder climates??

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Originally Posted by n8-r View Post
Thanks, yeah it will be interesting, and I also wonder how the roots will do long term. My plan is to grow 3 plants per barrel at different stages, only one fruiting at a time, and heavily water and fertilize appropriately. Eventually, I plan to upscale this and connect multiple barrels so its one long huge soil mass tube that all the plants can have root access, and a total volume of 200-300 gal or more to try and mimic being in the ground a little better. With such a heavy setup I'll need to build a sturdy frame and roll the barrels with a winch, but this could be really fun to see what's possible.
Have you thought about putting a lever on the barrel end (like maybe a 2x4) to ease the rolling of the barrel.
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