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Old 04-21-2009, 01:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: First timer planting Musa Basjoo questions

Clare, that looks like a good spot. Before planting, get it acclimated to the full sun over a one to two week period, by taking it outside and placing it in more shade in the beginning. Gradually increase the sun exposure little by little. Then it can be planted.

When planting it, do not add fertilizer to the soil. Some good compost on top will be adequate initially. Give it time to allow for root development, then you can start fertilizing it with a good 20-5-30 fertilizer with micronutrients.

If properly planted, watered and fed, it should reach full size by late summer. These grow quickly and will put out pups once established. You will want to give it room for growth and also to easily protect it for the winter. If planted too close to another structure, it will be difficult to properly protect it.

There are also many threads about winter protection of your banana plant, so I won't go into any details here.

Best of luck to you.
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