What did you plant today (bananas)? [Archive] - Page 3

Chironex

09-10-2008, 02:35 AM

I haven't quite finished yet, but I potted everything from my San Diego trip:
Red and White Iholena, Belle and Williams from Matt in SD - thanks Matt!
Then, Orinoco, Praying Hands, Gran Nain and Mysore - plus some Pitayas -all from Sunfish - Thanks Tony!
Then, FHIA-2, FHIA-17, FHIA-23, SH3640 from Pitangdiego - thanks Jon!
Then Ae Ae from CaGary - Thanks Gary!
Planted a Puya Alpestris the other day too. Man, those things are dangerous!
Yesterday another box arrived with Cal Gold, Goldfinger and Mysore from Microfarmer - thanks Jeff! Still have to go buy more pots and soil.

Still have another dozen or so coming! Yikes!!! (Loving it!!) Then in my spare time I am trying to germinate several hundred banana seeds that have been accumulating over the past few months. When I finish those, I can start on my tropical and other plant seeds (only about 15,000 seeds, although a bunch are poppy seeds) Also got the TC lab set-up finally, so I will be practicing in my spare time this winter - Wahoo!!!

tophersmith

09-10-2008, 08:09 AM

Planted Ae Ae, variegated Namwah, Golden Pillow, and some Odoriko tomatoes.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=13114&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13114&limit=recent)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=13113&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13113&limit=recent)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=13116&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13116&limit=recent)

Your yard is really starting to take shape, what type of bamboo is that you have?

mskitty38583

09-10-2008, 08:25 AM

hey have you started that blue bamboo yet??????:lurk:

bencelest

09-10-2008, 11:12 AM

Transplant W. Murcott mandarin and Gold Nugget.

Chironex

09-10-2008, 02:15 PM

hey have you started that blue bamboo yet??????:lurk:
MsKitty, I have some started - a Chinese Blue Chungii Bamboo. It got a little toasted at first, but is making a comeback. I should have some for you this spring. I forgot to mention all of the bamboo I planted. Here is what I have growing now: Blue Chungii, Common Bamboo, Buddha Belly-Kimmea, Regular Buddha Belly Ventricosa, Thai Nodding, Black Lako, Golden Hawaiian, Oldhami and one other NOID. And of course, there is more on the way....

NANAMAN

09-12-2008, 08:24 PM

Your yard is really starting to take shape, what type of bamboo is that you have?

Thanks for the kind words The shorter bushy one is an unknown multplex that was given to me, and the other is Bambusa Viridi Flavus, or something like that. I know I butchered the name, but I'm not at home and don't have it memorized.

Chironex

09-12-2008, 11:15 PM

Planted Black Lako bamboo, potted up my Saba and Pitogo corms from Bananamal -Thanks Dan! California Gold, Mysore and Goldfinger from Microfarmer - Thanks!
Just got 2 more in the mail today, an Orinoco and a Lady Finger - seller wasn't sure. So more pots and more soil tomorrow.

mskitty38583

09-20-2008, 09:56 PM

thursday i potted up 5 velutina. thanks bill. yours are out in the mail monday morning.

harveyc

09-20-2008, 10:09 PM

Potted up my latest Ae Ae acquisition. I now have two, with my biggest about 6' tall from the soil line (12' tall overall). I'm addicted to them and hope to have a at least 5 mother plants some day, if possible.

xavierdlc61887

09-20-2008, 10:14 PM

Well guys i got some plants from pete(lagniappe) along with some velutina fruit....well this was like 2 weeks ago but anyway....i decided to check up on the seeds i sowed on my little experiment :P individual peat pellets so i can sell or just transplant without harming roots :P anyway heres a pic of the trays i got going :D

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k9/xavierdlc61887/ImportedPhotos00003.jpg

xavierdlc61887

09-20-2008, 10:18 PM

oops....i checked one of the peat pellets and there was some roots already coming out of the seed :D so hopefully ill have some plants soon :D

chong

09-21-2008, 04:48 AM

I actually planted this a couple of months ago. There were two of them that were of this variety - M. Tomoc. Both were two foot long sword pups. The other is growing really good, but this one just kept getting black and mushy until it was just 6" tall and 3/4' diameter of black sheath, although I was spraying it with fungicide twice a week.

4 weeks ago, I saw what I thought was a weed, but turned out to be a new slender pup. The following week, this was followed by a green slit in the blackened original sheath that turned out to be the original plant pushing out some growth. Another week after that, there was another pup growing. This was taken over a week ago. The newest pup has actually leafed out some.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=13355&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13355&ppuser=567)
Original plant is in the middle back, first pup is the one in the back on the right, newest pup is in the front.

51st state

09-21-2008, 05:51 AM

Hi Chong

whats a M. Tomoc? I can't find info on it anywhere

chong

09-21-2008, 01:42 PM

Hi Chong

whats a M. Tomoc? I can't find info on it anywhere

Hello Kev,
According to Jon (Pitangadiego) M. Tomoc is similar to M. Lacatan, but it only grows to around 6' to 8' (1.8M to 2.4M) at his farm. As with the Lacatan, it is also from the Philippines.

Here's a link to his website. Look under "Tomoc":
ENCANTO FARMS (http://webebananas.com/bvar-T-Z.html)

Chong

saltydad

09-21-2008, 06:33 PM

Removed my Siam Ruby pups yesterday and potted them. Today they still look good, and Momma looks OK too. Whew, this was my first pup removal surgery. Next is my lasciocarpus.

Waltjg

09-21-2008, 06:50 PM

Well, awhile back I picked up a container from Home Cheapo, it had 3 MySore Nanas in it, they are about 3' tall, so took those out of the container and cut them apart, and planted them in the ground,, hope they survive!!! Yes each one had a good piece of root(?) on it, and one even is showing a pup commming up outa the root by it! So we shall see!!! ohyes, give them a good shower of Miracle Grow this evening, my others seem to like that stuff too... walt

Chironex

09-21-2008, 07:24 PM

Chironex

09-21-2008, 07:28 PM

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=12537&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12537&ppuser=628)

Just planted this little beauty. The parent plants were a very light green - almost yellowey (in a good way), and I thought I had a picture of the fruit, but there was nothing there so I will get another pic today.

Cassie, it is sure pretty - what is it?

harveyc

09-22-2008, 08:47 AM

'SDC', 2 -'Cheeka', dasycarpa, 'Golden Lotus', 4 NOID's plus a 'Black Illustrus" Elephant ear from DollarBill; 'Golden Lotus' from MsKitty; Pisang Klotek from momoese - Thank you all!
Also re-potted 'Manzano', 'Ae Ae', 'Mona Lisa', 'Mysore', 'Ice Cream', 'Praying Hands' and 'Grand Nain'. Potted up 3 alocasias, a Rainbow Eucalyptus seedling, a Turquoise Puya and a Yellow Mangosteen. This was all done yesterday but I couldn't get on the site, so I posted today -sure glad it's back up and running again.

Scot, do you have reason to believe you can get a Rainbow Eucalyptus to survive there? I've heard in another group that they are very nice but that it was useless for me to try to grow it. Is your yellow mangosteen spending the winter indoors?

Harvey

mskitty38583

09-22-2008, 12:44 PM

today i wacked off and potted up:
2 dwarf oronicos
1 oronico
3 dwarf cavadish( these are about 1 ft tall)
1 ornata bronze
all of these are over 4 ft tall.

still left to wack off and pot up:
2 ornata green pups
2 lavander ornatas
1 ornata bronze
1 basjoo
1 saba pup that is 5 ft tall and 2 pups that are 4 inches tall (we just found the little pups today).
still lots of work to do before the cold weather sets in.

chong

09-24-2008, 02:02 AM

bencelest

10-01-2008, 09:12 PM

planted one mahoi to a wine barrel.

magicgreen

10-01-2008, 11:18 PM

iTS OVER for zone 6.
I put some ol' pathos vines in 12 , 2 liter pop bottles to root for the winter.
Maybe I can sell tha' things for "Mother's Day 2009"

Chironex

10-01-2008, 11:44 PM

Scot, do you have reason to believe you can get a Rainbow Eucalyptus to survive there? I've heard in another group that they are very nice but that it was useless for me to try to grow it. Is your yellow mangosteen spending the winter indoors?

Harvey

I am always hopeful that I can get anything to grow here. I look at it as, Won't know until I try. They said that bananas won't grow in the desert, but with some modifications to environment, prayers and some luck, they seem to be able to grow here. Next we will see if they fruit. I noticed that Gadget has some in fruit down in Tempe, so I am encouraged.
Yes, both the Rainbow Eucalyptus and Yellow mangosteen will be kept indoors - at least at night. If the temps are warm enough, they will get some outside time weather permitting.

If this Rainbow gets to be a size where it has to be outside, I might make some cuttings and root them, then sell the tree.

Chironex

10-01-2008, 11:46 PM

magicgreen

10-01-2008, 11:49 PM

I have a Big skylight on my 3rd floor. Iam thinking my brugs, and cactus, and kalanchloe(sp) should go up there.

Richard

10-02-2008, 02:08 AM

I have a Big skylight on my 3rd floor. Iam thinking my brugs, and cactus, and kalanchloe(sp) should go up there.

Some members of the kalanchoe family are tall and ornamental and until they bloom have only a slight resemblance to the scallop-leaf variety sold as indoor plants. I think you should get some of those!

saltydad

10-05-2008, 02:04 PM

:ha: Nope, I am not going to say it.....

Such restraint!:ha:

mskitty38583

10-06-2008, 08:41 AM

3 days ago i planted: 2 ensete maureilli, and a double mahoi. thanks sandy!

frankthetank

10-13-2008, 06:26 PM

http://i33.tinypic.com/wtimwx.jpg

I planted up these SDCs because they were still in the ground and it'll get too cold for them soon. They have been subjected to one 34F frost (they were covered with sheets) and a few other upper 30 and 40F temps. Took them all just fine. The 2 in the one container were actually pups of the biggest one. I wasn't on top of the bananas this summer and i let the pups stay attached too long, but oh well. Next summer they'll get divided. I'm going to put in a huge banana patch next summer and i'll have at least 20 corms to start with! Its going to be a jungle :) or so i hope. Another thing was that this summer had very few 90F+ days...highest was 94F. Also was VERY dry in July/Aug/Sept...

xavierdlc61887

10-13-2008, 06:28 PM

they dont grow that tall so itll be a mini jungle :P

buzzwinder

10-13-2008, 06:52 PM

they dont grow that tall so itll be a mini jungle :P

"Boss de Plane de plane Boss", Sorry, I could'nt resist, Frank those SDC's look great, how do you overwinter your plants and when do you put them back in the ground in spring, all mine are potted up since last summer when I started my nana quest, renting then bought our house the end of may this year, wanna plant most of mine in the ground next year, those SDC's really do look incredibly good considering where you are " LaCrosse Wisc" I'm in Loves Park Il. not really that far south of you!!!:bananas_b

frankthetank

10-13-2008, 08:18 PM

I have basjoos and sikks too... One of my basjoos is around 7ft right now, with a couple of giant pups attached (i really was slacking this year!). So there *should* be a 10ft or better banana next year.

I plant them out in late April if the weather looks decent. I'm guessing it was around the 20th. They really don't do much for the first month or so.

For winter they'll just sit in the extra bedroom until it gets really cold and then get moved into the kitchen or where ever its a little warmer. They just sit and really don't do anything all winter. I water them maybe a few times all winter once they come in the house. In some ways SDCs work really good up here in Wisconsin, plus they look better then the basjoos.

buzzwinder

10-13-2008, 08:47 PM

I gave all mine a shave and a haircut today to bring indoors, to bushy to fit in the room down stairs, equipped with four double florescent light fixtures armed with phillips red and blue spectrum plant bulbs to try and maintain slow growth overwinter, I have ye ol bucket of Dwarf Cavs. that I'm trying to get to flower, two gran nain, two basjoo-new this summer,two maurelli-new, a lasiocarpa "tough as nails" new, and my poor abused "by grasshoppers and children" young citrus trees, and a siam ruby also new this summer. Hoping to keep it in the sixtyfive seventyfive degree range and watch watering. I'm going to post pics that momma took as soon as I get them all resized and sorted out, SHE took 200 hundred pics today on the digital, confusing me to no end as I'm techno. challenged :ha: but I'm work'in on it. :bananas_b

Patty in Wisc

10-15-2008, 12:44 AM

Hey Frank, you planted outdoors this year in late April? I live in MKE WI - prolly same zone or more (Z5 here) & we had a frost warning night of May 28. Unusual here for that time. I already planted a nanna tree inground a week before & wrapped it up good that night. The leaves died & it looked dead, but it grew new leaves & did well all summer.
Did your trees suffer or did you protect them?
How did yours do that night?? I just happened to write that day on my calendar. May 28 is very late for frost here...I usually have my garden planted by late April.
Hey, Kent & Howard, you guys are just too funny! Yes, I caught that too! LOL

harveyc

10-28-2008, 11:47 AM

Yesterday I planted a Cardaba, Hua Moa, and the unknown "California Hardy" from Lodi, CA in the ground. I bought these earlier in the year and they were in my greenhouse and were getting big for their pots. It's a bit late to be planting outside here, getting into the upper 40s at night, but it is nice during the day and I decided to make the move as I've got to reserve space in my greenhouse for higher priority plants (Ae Ae, papaya, miracle fruit, pineapple, some tomatoes, basil, and some other small plants.

TomK

11-04-2008, 11:25 AM

Planted an Ele Ele that I bought at the Mounts Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale this past weekend (bought it from Going Bananas). Also planted a Raja Puri and Dwarf Red.

wolfebc

11-18-2008, 09:49 AM

I planted a bulb of an unknown variety, sold in Thailand as "Golden
leaves Banana". Currently the most expensive variegated banana
sold in Thailand.

harveyc

11-18-2008, 10:47 AM

I planted a bulb of an unknown variety, sold in Thailand as "Golden
leaves Banana". Currently the most expensive variegated banana
sold in Thailand.

Wolfe, do you have a greenhouse or do you just bring your bananas into your house there in zone 6? I'd like to see a photo of your banana (even if it's one posted by the seller). Is it supposed to produce edible fruit?

Harvey

wolfebc

11-18-2008, 01:15 PM

Hi Harvey
Yes, unfortunately I have to bring all banana plants in every fall. I don't
have a greenhouse, Most of the plants I bring in, chop off the leaves and
keep them in the basement where it is cool and dark. keeping them as
dormant bulbs until spring. The others that I want to work with go into
a special room where we can adjust humididty and light conditions.
The Golden leaves banana is supposed to grow edible fruit. And is
apparently very tasty. I will never know as I am allergic to banana's
and have never eaten a whole one in my life. If I do, I could die. The
plants sure are great though.
I brought in my Dwarf Enano Gigante 3 weeks ago and noticed it is
starting to variegate. If it continues to do so, and when it grows
out a bit more, I will post a pic. I posted a pic of the Golden Leaves
Banana in the Variegated pic section.

Wolfe

harveyc

11-18-2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks, Wolfe, for posting the photo. Looks nice - good luck! Sorry to hear of your allergy, I'll send you my address so you can ship the bananas this way. Just joking! ;)

Chironex

11-18-2008, 10:37 PM

Potted the Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' received from Magilla Gorilla (thanks Andrew!) Keeping her in the shade for a week or so, until it can go into the greenhouse. Also potted: Kofi, 1,000 fingers, Valery, Xishuangbannensis (we'll see in spring if it is, in fact, as advertised) another M. lasiocarpa, 2 NoID's, a Traveler's Palm, 2 Taro bulbs, a Tree Fern and a boatload of seeds.
Also have to pot 6 TC's of Yangambi and Mai'a Maoli Eka (3 of each). Put 16 Ingens seeds in various potting media following Cape Smoke treatment (Thanks to Chong!) and still have about 300+ misc seeds to plant - ornata, perrieri, coccinea, superbum or glaucum (they weren't labelled), Higa and balbisiana (Thanks Gabe!).
In the TC lab, I have several going, but more to put into culture over the next week. Dwarf Namwa pearl, maybe Saba and Pitogo (if the corms don't start showing some signs of life soon)
That's most of it, I guess.

Patty in Wisc

11-20-2008, 05:54 PM

Sometime in October, I dug up one of my IC nana & potted it into a too-small temporary pot. 23 days later, I put it in a 30 gal pot & I could not believe how much the roots grew in 23 days! It was a good potting mix I guess.
It's in the L room (20ft ceiling) in south facing window - no xtra lights, & it just put out a huge leaf.
I also put my 2 TC babies in a 5 inch pot (was in 2 inch).
My Christmas cactus is finally starting blooms like crazy- after a tiny cutting rooted in water 1 1/2 years ago. It is huge & I just potted up from 6" to a 10" pot as it was rootbound . Can't wait for the blooms to open.
Also, I potted my Amarylis & it is growing again (from it's nap).
And, I potted a peace lily stored in fridg crisper. I bought it last Easter & cut it down & stored the bulb --it has many babies & main stem is about 8 inches now. And, they said potted Easter lilys never grow back!
It'll be nice to have flowers blooming in Dec, Jan & Feb!!!

john_ny

11-20-2008, 07:29 PM

Patty - I have grown Easter Lily bulbs. (Lilium something or other) After they bloomed (bulbs forced in a GH to bloom at Easter) we put them in the ground, and they bloom each Jun/Jul. However, if you have what is commonly called a Peace lily (Spathiphyllum) this is a tropical, and does not need to be cut back, nor does it need to be put in the fridge. (in fact, refrigerating it might even kill it)
As far as the Christmas ( Thanksgiving, Easter) cactus goes, they really like a little jolt of cold, to set buds. My mother, who brought a cutting with her, from Norway, kept the plant, for 30 years, in the concrete cut out window, in the cellar, where it got down to 39ºF. When it became loaded with buds, she brought it up.

Patty in Wisc

11-20-2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks John. I thought Easter lily is same as Peace lily(?). They are the white fragrant ones that you always see around Easter. One year after it bloomed, I planted it outside & it survived winter & bloomed next year. It since died.

Richard

11-20-2008, 11:33 PM

wolfebc

12-03-2008, 11:59 AM

I planted 8 offsets today. One Musa Siam Ruby, One Musa Nam Wah (yellow
variegated) and Two Musa Ta Nee and 4 white variegated heliconia.
:lurk:

Caloosamusa

12-22-2008, 09:07 PM

Today I planted a Cardaba, and yesterday a KM-5. We had a low temp this morning of 50F and tomorrow morning it should be 48 for the low. This weather not only inhibits growth of the bananas but seems to inhibit sigatoka also. Cold is a greater threat to banana production than is sigatoka in this area. Field trial confirmation might be appropriate.

Caloosamusa

01-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Yesterday (too tired to post last night) I planted a Kru and a Monkey Fingers. The day before I planted a FHIA-18. Early morning low temperatures have been in the low 60s. Not the best banana weather, but far from the worst.

Best wishes and Happy New Year to all!

Richard

01-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Caloosamusa

01-19-2009, 07:13 PM

Today I transplanted 5 Glu Kai and 4 Ebon Musak to larger containers. I may have to bring into the garage all those and more Tuesday night as temperatures here may get down to freezing wednesday morning. I count my blessings at the edge of zone 10!! The Flu, bronchitis => pneumonia, 102.5 F had me down the last week in the hospital. Germs gravitate to this area also. I'm recovering praise God!!

Best wishes to all!

sandy0225

01-19-2009, 07:14 PM

72 cardaba, 72 mini sdc, 144 basjoo, 72 williams hybrid, still have more to go!

Caloosamusa

01-29-2009, 08:35 PM

Today was productive!! Tomorrow I have to prepare for a possible Freeze again!! Bananimal and Worm farmer are ya'll ready?

Planted today French Horn, Dwarf Red, Mahoi, Glenn, Kru, Kandarian, Glui Kai.
Bu koo!

Best wishes,:woohoonaner:

harveyc

01-30-2009, 02:02 AM

I potted up a Variegated Wild Asian banana. It's a small guy, so wish me luck! ;)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=15469&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15469&ppuser=775)

Richard

01-30-2009, 02:59 AM

I potted up a Variegated Wild Asian banana. It's a small guy, so wish me luck! ;)

:goteam: Good Luck! :goteam:

Tog Tan

01-30-2009, 04:54 AM

[QUOTE=harveyc;62796]I potted up a Variegated Wild Asian banana. It's a small guy, so wish me luck! ;)

Hey Harvey, great looker! Really lovely colors. All the best! :0517:

tafarm1

01-30-2009, 08:21 AM

were getting ready for spring our musa basjoo have been split and we have starts already over 200 plugs for 3/15
we have tropical musa like siam ruby with gorgous red leafs. Our cold hardy palms are also looking fabulous
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chong

01-30-2009, 01:19 PM

tafarm1

01-30-2009, 01:39 PM

all musa are 35.99 - 40%= 21.59 they are about 3-4' tall and shipped in 1 gal pot. shipping is not included.
we recomend fed x next day.

bananimal

01-31-2009, 04:08 PM

After murdering all my frost bitten bananas it felt good to create and not destroy. Just got four 3 year old Muscadine grape vines from Willis Orchards in GA. They are Black Noble, Blanc du Bois, Black Southland and Southern Dixie.

Soaked the roots in well water for 7 hours, trimmed roots to 6 inches and potted them up. Last winter I would have taken a chance at planting in the ground. No way this year.

When I left Charlotte, NC four years ago my small orchard was headed for the first fruiting year - #3. Never got to see or taste the fruit. Oh well, when the buyer offers full asking price on the house it's not so painful after all, oh yeah!

Now I have to forget about training and pruning American bunch grapes and learn about southern Muscadines. From 4 cordon Kniffen to Geneva double curtain here we go!!!

And if I see one whisker of the neighborhood bobcat show over the fence ......... he's BBQ!!!!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=15524&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15524&ppuser=820)

Dan

frog7994

01-31-2009, 08:12 PM

I live in lake worth and have had no luck with Muscadines. It's my favorate kinda grape but they hang in there for 2 or 3 years then just die. So good luck and keep me posted on your grapes bananimal I want hear that some one will succeed.

bananabanger

02-02-2009, 07:26 PM

I planted some tulip bulbs yesterday in my garden in north london.

we found them at my wife's mothers house, after she passed away last month. I really hope they grow :¬)

MediaHound

02-02-2009, 07:56 PM

The following is the link to the thread for "what did you plant today" for other plants aside from banana plants:
http://www.bananas.org/f8/what-did-you-plant-today-other-1032.html
:)

kaczercat

02-03-2009, 09:14 AM

Hey everyone, hope your getting excited spring is only 6 weeks away,i know i sure am, That means more banana planting :D :P Today i planted some African violet cuttings:) took no time at all for them to get roots. all the best for the 2009 growing season:)

:woohoonaner:

Caloosamusa

02-14-2009, 04:50 PM

:03: Glui kai!!!

Patty in Wisc

03-01-2009, 12:43 AM

Today I cut a 12 inch pup off Double Mahoi & potted it. Also potted up the root bound mother.

damaclese

03-03-2009, 09:39 AM

OK this is the year I've decided to take some of the potted Bananas and try them in the ground. So iv been digging holes all week yes thats right all week .LOL are soil is made up of many layers of interlocking coble stones so digging is a chore. I've tried to make the holes big 40" across and 2.5ft deep. I'm sure they will have lots of trouble growing roots beyond the confines of the holes I've dug but i think thats big enough for them. I'm puting two Ice creams and one dwarf Brazilian in the ground. I'm hoping they grow better. The Ensete Ventricosum i grew from seed last year are going in to a bed on the east side of my house. I'm thinking they will do the best here sins they like sandy soil and fairly low levels humidity.

PT DUffy

03-03-2009, 12:44 PM

I planted an SH3840 after removing two pups, as well as a Dwarf Namwa and a FHIA23 day before yesterday, just in time for this Cold Snap. All bundled but we won't know if there was any damage for a while...
Cheers,
Pat
FWB, Fl z8

Caloosamusa

03-05-2009, 05:29 PM

:2121:Today I planted some gifts I received, a dwarf Peurto Rican plantain, Nano Enano, Dwarf Cavendish, and a "sweet guineo" that produces fruit over a foot long.... I can't wait to see. :2239:

Richard

03-05-2009, 06:11 PM

Last week I rescued several banana plants from JD Andersen's in De Luz. Yesterday I cleaned them up and potted them in a mixture of worm castings, scorria, horticultural sand, and ground peat -- well, most of them anyway. I ran out of that mixture and potted the rest in some Kellogg's Nitrohumus that has been aging in the garage for a year. Anyway, the idea is to get them healthy again. After that occurs, I will be sending them out to the folks who reserved them. The varieties are: Ty Ty Gold, Williams, Saba, Popolou, Praying Hands.

bencelest

03-15-2009, 11:39 PM

I planted my Viente Cohol to the ground today under my pergola plat.

Patty in Wisc

03-16-2009, 02:28 AM

Today I potted up my Truly Tiny again. It is TRULY TINY!!
The P stem is a hair over 3 inches LOL
Got it from a friend in summer '06 when it had tiny roots & the whole thing musta been about 2 inches incl roots!
It just came out of square pot 3 inches, & into 6 inch (wide) round pot. What nice healthy big roots it has! I'm sure itll really take off now. Can't wait till it gets fruits!

bencelest

03-17-2009, 12:12 AM

I transferred a lacatan, truly dwarf cavendish and a senorita corm to my pergola plat.

bencelest

03-18-2009, 03:49 PM

and enano gigante

bencelest

03-19-2009, 07:13 PM

Today, 5 SDC bananasto pergola plat ..

just j

03-19-2009, 08:59 PM

6 seedling ensete vent. they r 3 inches high now i got 8 seeds and so far 6 r up the other 2 have a little root coming out they must have been fresh cause it was my first time with seeds and all germinated im so stoked im gonna have to buy 100 more

Caloosamusa

03-23-2009, 02:57 PM

:2200: This morning I planted another Kru. It is a TC from agro-starts. :2239:

Caloosamusa

03-27-2009, 06:57 AM

:scroll:This morning I planted another TC Kru from a-starts. It rooted into a 3 gallon pot in less then 3 months using a 0-0-22. :2200:

Yesterdays post by the banana commander was very motivating! The "indigenous banana" seeds I know will do well under his care. Best wishes!:2239:

just j

03-27-2009, 07:41 AM

10 kru 10 siam ruby 10 raja puri 10 kandarians and 2maurelli

Richard

03-27-2009, 09:38 AM

10 kru 10 siam ruby 10 raja puri 10 kandarians and 2maurelli

Yea! Spring is coming to Wisconsin!

just j

03-27-2009, 09:58 AM

Yea! Spring is coming to Wisconsin!

finally!!!!! its been way to long of a winter

Patty in Wisc

03-27-2009, 12:35 PM

One LOOOOOONG winter here too. Can't wait to clean the yards & get my hands dirty!
More snow this weekend...boo hoo :(
Any minute, the mailman will bring my Misi Luki nanna pup that I won from Mitchel. I have a pot & good pot mix ready.
Yesterday, I got some some Cardoon seedlings from Bob that are in their own little pots on south facing sill. YAHOO, I feel so TROPICAL!! :)
(I still wanna go to Fllorida, or Hawaii, or any damn place that's sunny & warm)

Caloosamusa

03-27-2009, 01:29 PM

:2200:Yes it was a long winter, we had a freeze in January and one in February. Normally we get one Freeze every two years.

But even with this considered I do not regret moving to this warmer climate. I
can plant my Kru in the ground when others are talking about stepping plants up into bigger indoor or green house held containers.:2239:

Good growing! :-) :bananaflipflop:

just j

03-27-2009, 03:27 PM

ice cream and mazari palm

Westwood

04-04-2009, 03:20 AM

OK im cheating cause i planed a week ago.

25 corn seeds
37 cactus seeds
12 squash seeds

OK i used a 20 g long filled 2 inches of tank rock 1 gallon of hot water and miracle grow just covering rock. placed in seed trays amd used a Tank light .

All is well monday im going to put corn in a 30 g its getting tall and the squash in another 30 the cactus will be left in its ( kentucky fried chicken black bowl and cover .

ill plant more food crops next week in this same tank and keep moving stuff as right now since the fire i have no yard due to the guys remodeling my home . Tammy

saltydad

04-04-2009, 07:27 AM

Westwood- love your avi!

Richard

04-04-2009, 08:39 AM

25 corn seeds
37 cactus seeds
12 squash seeds

:woohoonaner:

Westwood

04-04-2009, 05:05 PM

Today i just dug up 200 Strawberry Plants Put in Bucket and removed the weeds from the Beds .
Tilled in some new manure and replanted the strawberrys had to break up about Half making 300 Plants .

Im trying but dang its always fun getting dirty .

we are also goiung to make an Onion bed for the whites ,red and Yellows we have ready to go.

Garlic is always Planted with my banana Trees as it Keeps the bad Bugs away .
this my Granny told me so i tried it last yr and It works also slugs stay out of the pots too.

Tammy

Caloosamusa

04-04-2009, 07:38 PM

:2200:Ebun Musak :2239:

harveyc

04-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Finally planted my big Ae Ae!

http://www.bananas.org/f2/my-sheltered-ae-ae-5712.html

harveyc

04-11-2009, 03:13 AM

Today I removed two Basjoo pups that first emerged from my potted greenhouse plant about three months ago. This is my first Basjoo and I was impressed at what a strong grower it is. I washed away the soil so that I could get a better look at the pups and roots.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=16583&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16583&ppuser=775)

Chironex

04-11-2009, 03:56 AM

Travelers Palm

paula

04-11-2009, 08:05 AM

Does garlic really keep slugs away .I knew about bugs I plant in front of my roses . But slugs? I will plant it around my hostas Thansks

Gecko

04-12-2009, 04:07 PM

4 rescued Orinocos. A Friend who landscapes dug them up and dropped them off. Pstem on the 4 foot one was bent and broken in 2 spots, cut it off, hope that it recovers, the smaller guys all look good. should know in a week or so if they like the new home.

Gecko:goteam:

Chironex

04-12-2009, 05:01 PM

Potting the 4 P. trifoliate do-dads I got from JoeReal. That's about it.

Westwood

04-12-2009, 08:09 PM

OOPS on private yes garlic Keeps the slugs out .
but beer works in beds and large garden areas I use garlic in potted nana's

Caloosamusa

04-14-2009, 01:06 PM

This morning I planted a Glui Kai. The problem is, now I have space under current plan to plant only 1 more banana mat. I'm going to have to rethink, this plan, because I don't like to waste gasoline mowing the lawn and I want to plant more bananas! Mulching uses a lot less energy, Gasoline and work(Force times distance). :2239:

mskitty38583

04-14-2009, 09:15 PM

today between classes i planted 4 musa margarittas. they are just the cutiest little things.

Caloosamusa

04-15-2009, 07:32 AM

:2200:Today I planted another Ebun Musak! It is a TC from AgriS. :2239:

conejov

04-16-2009, 08:39 PM

Im cheating here, But 2 days ago I planted a Mango seed in hopes of it growing we will see what happens.

ryboyer

04-16-2009, 10:15 PM

I planted some poi and a bottle brush tree.

Chironex

04-17-2009, 06:37 PM

Just got 2 M. 'Ebun Musak' plants today. Have to go get some more pots.

Gecko

04-17-2009, 07:13 PM

:woohoonaner:
Got my order from Greenearth. All with nice rootballs and nice looking leafs. Most were 10" - 18".
So I potted them - 1 Basjoo, 1 Bordelon, 1 Dwarf red, 1 Lady Finger, 2 Saba, 1 Rowe Red, 1 Ice Cream.

Image in my gallery of the 8 sitting in new pots and hydrating. Will move them to the morning sun location and let them acclimate later today. They will be moved in again in a few days to longer sun, then out in pots to where their new beds are. (I have to dig some more...)

I plan on keeping them potted for about a month then transplanting to the new outdoor home. I also plan on keeping a photo gallery of weekly shots for each.

island cassie

04-17-2009, 08:47 PM

Gecko - great selection!!

tophersmith

04-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Ok on Saturday I potted up 5 Maurelli Ensete's (which will be for sale or trade)from under the house and planted a 6th one. I also planted the following from under the house.

1 Ice cream
1 Clump Gold Finger (tallest one trunk 6'6")
1 Clump Raja Puri
1 Orinocco
1 Cali Gold
1 Rojo (did not look good)
3 Giant Red Leaf Crinum (trades welcome)

Now I only have to plant 3 Siam Ruby
1 Balbisiana'Gigantea'
1 Musa Sikkimensis Daj Giant
1 Thia Gold (thanks Joe)
1 Margarita
1 more Maurelli Ensete
several Alocasia and Calocasia
5 Plumeria
1 Papaya
Picutures soon
:bananas_b

saltydad

04-26-2009, 09:28 PM

I potted up my Agri-Starts order- 3 Bordelon, 2 Siam Ruby, 1 Ensete maurelli, 1 Truly Tiny. Still have to pot up 2 High Color Minis.

island cassie

04-26-2009, 10:05 PM

I hate you guys with all this good stuff!!! with labels as well!! (just joking!)

Caloosamusa

04-30-2009, 01:20 PM

:2200:A Musa accuminata banksii from Bigdog!!

Due in part to attention to detail in the packing process, the banana plant arrived unharmed. Great job Bigdog!!! :bananaflipflop:

It has already been planted in its temporary home.:2239:

tophersmith

05-04-2009, 07:21 AM

Planted the following Sunday
1 Musa Balbisiana'Gigantea'
1 Musa 'Darjeeling Giant'
1 Siam Ruby
1 Siam Ruby Green
1 Maurelli Ensete
7 different types of ginger
1 Alocaisa Frydek
5 different types of Plumeria
1 Watermelon seedling (need to eat something come August)
I am now down to about 20 more plants to go in the ground.
It's almost over
:0519:

Caloosamusa

05-06-2009, 05:37 PM

I planted in the ground today a Glui Kai. I put it in a protected area as it does not like full sunlight the entire day. :2239:

saltydad

05-06-2009, 05:53 PM

Topher- I love the Frydek. Let me know how it does.

just j

05-06-2009, 08:16 PM

27 different types in ground i hope it dont get to cold any more here in wisconsin and 4 white birds and a heliconia bahia lobster claw 2

conejov

05-06-2009, 08:50 PM

I planted some more Buddhas belly bamboo since the first one my cat eat it. (poorthing). They just sprouted (YAY!).

bananadave

05-06-2009, 11:24 PM

I got my first banana rhizomes (one goldfinger and one ice cream) in the mail today and got them in the ground. They're watered, fertilized and mulched. When they begin to show some life, I'll post some pics.:woohoonaner:

bencelest

05-07-2009, 01:58 AM

Since I am redoing my pergola plat, I retransplant the following: Remembering( on top of my head)
1. dwarf Brazilian pups and mom.
2. Trovita orange
3. Double
4. 4 Super dwarf cavendish
5. Page Mandarin
6. 3 clemenule
7. babaco
8. calamondin

harveyc

05-07-2009, 07:00 AM

You're cheating, Benny. Your list should only be 3 long since this is a thread for planting bananas. Please no judo on me, okay??? :ha:

greenbanana

05-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Hi!
I planted (not today...:) to the garden my taller Ensete glaucum.
I live in Hungary and this days the summer is arrived...but unfortunately it started to rot. picture: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090508/17503964720090508_002__www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
What can I do to save one of my favorite plant?
Thanks!!!
(sorry for my english..)

bencelest

05-09-2009, 10:38 AM

Ah! Harvey my lists would be more than 3 bananas because I removed all the plants in my pergola plat except the Calif Gold that has fruit in it and now I have so many pups sprouting from it. Remember I waited 2 years before the first pup came and now it is compensating for its time lost. .
You ought to see my backyard now. The pergola plat is gone and the pergola was transferred to another area in my backyard. Most of the bananas were transferred to pots at least for now and will be planted close to the fence or on a hill.
I'll post pics soon.

kaczercat

05-09-2009, 02:55 PM

ah today we had a huge rain & thunder storm . But in between when the rain stopped before starting again i went out and planted a small pussy willow cutting about 2 feet tall:) I planted it a the side fence so it will get the morning sun until about 11 am.

tophersmith

05-11-2009, 10:30 AM

Topher- I love the Frydek. Let me know how it does.

It did not enjoy the winter in my office the spider mites loved it. It did very wel last year even multiplying.

Spark

05-14-2009, 05:41 PM

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

They came today and I have planted them. A dwarf namwah and a double mahoi. *bounces* I'm so excited!

Spark

05-14-2009, 06:07 PM

Ask and ye shall receive.

http://www.sparkcostumes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_P1030145.jpg

Spark

05-14-2009, 06:45 PM

Bought them on ebay, so they're just what I was expecting. :)

Lagniappe

05-14-2009, 11:22 PM

Florida variegate from Thailand. Fingers crossed.

summerandjosh

05-15-2009, 06:07 PM

Today
Josh and I planted 3 ensete maurelii that have been in pots since last spring. I'm ready for them to take off now that they're in the ground!:woohoonaner:

island cassie

05-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Planted 2 pups from the 1000 fingers which is getting huge and promisingly fat at the bottom (hope! hope!). Took another 9 pups off it - one of which is destined for Mark.

ron_mcb

05-18-2009, 08:51 PM

i planted a bordelon starter with two pups
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17499&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17499)
the main p-stem is only a pup itself..they start early!!

ryboyer

05-19-2009, 09:41 AM

I did not plant anything today but I did plant a lot of things last week. I will post some pictures soon.

2 misi luki, 2 raja puri, 2 saba's, 2 kru, 1 mulberry tree, 2 bottle brush trees, 7 queen palms, 3 majool palms and about 16 oleanders.

alexizhere19

05-25-2009, 02:43 PM

I transplanted some basjoos and velutina. I also potted up and divided a little prince

kman84

05-29-2009, 03:42 PM

I planted my first banana ever today (in a large pot)! a Dwarf Cavendish. Hope to be eating some tasty fruit sometime soon!

:woohoonaner:

saltydad

05-29-2009, 03:45 PM

I separated 2 pups from my overwintered Basjoo clump. Transplanted them elsewhere in the yard, including one in front of the house. My concern is the deer....we'll see.

Chironex

05-29-2009, 04:37 PM

2 laterita corms from Brent (bananaman88) Thanks!

Bananaman88

05-29-2009, 10:12 PM

You are most welcome!

harveyc

05-29-2009, 11:08 PM

I was only 5 minutes away so I stopped by Shawn's and got two more California Cold Hardy pups and just potted them up a half hour ago. His biggest plant from last year is about 13' tall and bloomed this spring but doesn't have any leaves. Bad timing!

Bob

05-30-2009, 06:33 PM

I always say my best plants have come from members. Check out this Goldfinger I got from tophersmith for the astronomic fee of $15. Think you'd get a plant not to mention the well developed root system this big from mail order? THANKS CHRIS!!!!:woohoonaner:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17893&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17893&ppuser=4095)
Damn it. I'm really tan since vacation and it's just not showing in this picture...foiled again.

This is my prized Musa Banksii from bigdog. Try and find this one at Home depot.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17894&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17894&ppuser=4095)

THANKS FRANK::02:

Harvey , Please keep me in mind if a CCH becomes available in the future.

chong

05-30-2009, 07:15 PM

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17893&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17893&ppuser=4095)
Damn it. I'm really tan since vacation and it's just not showing in this picture...foiled again.

Nice, and Congratulations!! But you sure fooled me (on your tan)!!!!

Patty in Wisc

05-30-2009, 10:21 PM

Where's your lines? That would be proof LOL.
Nice plants!

harveyc

05-31-2009, 12:47 AM

Harvey , Please keep me in mind if a CCH becomes available in the future.

Hey, Bob, I'll try to remember. Last year I bought 5 of these pups and gave away the 2 largest to a local club which raised $165 auctioning those 2 plants off. I had the 2 weakest ones die on me (one's not quite dead and I was hoping it would recover, but it looks unlikely) and I have one growing well. I bought the 2 yesterday thinking I might get them established for the same club auction in early August. If I decide to do something else, I'll try to remember you're interested.

Shaw is planning on moving pretty soon but will be taking plenty of banana plants with him.

BTW, I think your tan looks cool! :P I've got a dark tan going on my head and arms but the rest of me could scare folks if I showed them! :ha:

Best wishes,

Harvey

Bob

05-31-2009, 05:42 AM

Nice, and Congratulations!! But you sure fooled me (on your tan)!!!!

I always knew you were a comedian at heart!:ha:

Where's your lines? That would be proof LOL.
Nice plants!
Don't go there....you've seen my avatar.:eek:

Hey, Bob, I'll try to remember. Last year I bought 5
BTW, I think your tan looks cool! :P I've got a dark tan going on my head and arms but the rest of me could scare folks if I showed them! :ha

Best wishes,

Harvey

Thanks Harvey, You're obviously one of the wiser among us!!!!:woohoonaner:

harveyc

06-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Today I planted these two Señorita pups. I've been working a long time to get them and have several people on a waiting list for pups from me when/if I get them, so no requests, please. Heck, they'll probably die on me if I start making promises! :ha:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17935&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17935&ppuser=775)

Greenie

06-01-2009, 10:47 PM

Congrats Harvey!,you must be one "happy camper".:bananas_b

sunfish

06-01-2009, 10:49 PM

You can send one to me.I will make sure it wont die. Just kidding

harveyc

06-01-2009, 11:04 PM

Hey, Tony, if you can guaranty 9-10 pups each like you're getting on your Cal Gold, I'd send them both to you and just drive down there a few times a year to talk to them real nice! LOL

sunfish

06-01-2009, 11:20 PM

Thats what I was thinking

Patty in Wisc

06-02-2009, 12:11 AM

Where's the roots? I don't see any roots!

harveyc

06-02-2009, 12:23 AM

Patty, nice corms don't need roots as they'll grow right back. It's easier to ship without and to make sure they are free of pests, etc.

Tony, I'll keep you posted. One is committed to someone else if both survive and I owe him for other favors. Maybe I'll grow the other one until this fall and bring it down there for a snowbird vacation!

harveyc

06-02-2009, 08:34 PM

I got this Hawaiian Apple banana from Mitchel last fall. It was a big fat pup but the shoot choked on me, but it sent out a new shoot. I kept it in my greenhouse over the winter and moved it outside a couple of months ago. I amended the native soil with some old cow manure. I'm waiting for this to grow up big like the one I saw at Mitchel's place.

Thanks again, Mitchel!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17966&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17966&ppuser=775)

Patty in Wisc

06-02-2009, 10:01 PM

I got this Hawaiian Apple banana from Mitchel last fall. It was a big fat pup but the shoot choked on me, but it sent out a new shoot.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17966&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17966&ppuser=775)
Nice BIG leaves!
What do you mean "it choked on me" ? Did it die but send a pup out?
Sorry for my ignorance :(

harveyc

06-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Nice BIG leaves!
What do you mean "it choked on me" ? Did it die but send a pup out?
Sorry for my ignorance :(

I don't know if this term is used by others or not. Normally, "choke" is used when the flower is unable to emerge from the top of the pseudostem but it will sometimes emerge from the side. Sometimes I get a pup and the existing shoot dries up some and gets stiff, making it hard for the new leaves to merge. Sometimes it will emerge from the side of the pseudostem just like the flower will in the above use of the term. In this case, and in some others, the original shoot just withers away and a new shoot (or pup) emerges.

Today I placed 2 liter soda bottles (bottoms cut off and screw tops removed) over my two Senorita pups and the Veinte Cohol pup to help keep the existing top from drying out and getting stiff. I've trimmed off the tip of the Veinte Cohol twice. I think it will put out new leaf growth very soon.

Sorry for using some confusing language.

By the way, here's a picture of the pup's momma taken by Mitchel. The psuedostem had a circumference of 51"!!! Do you notice any similarities??? :ha:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=978&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=978&ppuser=42)

Patty in Wisc

06-03-2009, 12:48 PM

Oh yeah, I did read about "choking", but I thought it was only the flower & nanas that got choked inside. I think it said Raja Puri is prone to this.
I think my pup is choking...the nice healthy misi luki I won from Mitchel. The tip turned brown & a leaf will NOT push thru. It split at the base from growing. I too snipped about a inch off the top so maybe a leaf will come out.
51 inch p stem...WOW!

kman84

06-03-2009, 08:58 PM

I planted my first seeds today. They are Acuminata Dwarf seeds, and the other one will be filled with pink velvets after im done soaking them. I put them in 2" jiffy pots and then in the "greenhouse". I hope the sprout!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17987&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17987&ppuser=5417)

:woohoonaner:

harveyc

06-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Today I planted at Musa balbisiana var. liukiuensis I bought from BigDog. I got outbid by a couple of members (Andrew won) but Frank kindly agreed to sell one to me at the winning price also. There's no bids yet on his plant at [Auction] Musa balbisiana var. liukiuensis...HUGE pup! - Bananas.org (http://www.bananas.org/classifieds/viewad-330.html). Mine surprised me with the mass of roots on a young plant. Makes me wonder if it will take over the entire banana garden!

oldguardmom

06-04-2009, 12:04 AM

My son is sending me seeds and I will very, very soon get started on my first plants. I just cant wait. I also want to say I love this group so much, you are a fantastic bunch (smile).
Hugs Tania

jasmine2005

06-04-2009, 09:13 AM

hi everyone:woohoonaner:today i planted,tomatoes,hedychiums,castor oil plants,lilies,geraniums,bamboo,and a palm,also i did my hanging baskets of fushia,s,tumbling toms.busy lizzies,got lots to do,cant stop,all the best to everyone on this org,best wishes jazz:lurk:

harveyc

06-04-2009, 09:22 AM

Jazz, the heat has got to your head - this thread is just for bananas! Sorry, just can't let go of your heat comment(s)!

Harvey

Caloosamusa

06-04-2009, 09:23 AM

I removed pups and planted 2 SH-3640's, two Dwarf Nam Wa's and a Saba. I stepped up two dwarf Puero Rican Plantains, and a Gros Michael. :2239:

harveyc

06-04-2009, 09:24 AM

....I stepped up two dwarf Puero Rican Plantains, and a Gros Michael. :2239:

What does "stepped up" mean? Moved into larger pots?

Caloosamusa

06-04-2009, 09:36 AM

Yes, stepped up mean move into a larger pot. It is a common term among growers in Florida. :2239:

TropicTheresa

06-04-2009, 09:30 PM

Building my banana collection, so I picked up Goldfinger and Rajapuri. They join Ice Cream.

alpha010

06-05-2009, 05:52 AM

Over the past weekend, I put 1 IC, 1 Mahoi, 1 DLF in the ground, DC went outside (stayed in pot) last week. This weekend my Maurelii is going in the ground.

Nanagirl2k8

06-10-2009, 09:55 AM

I planted one blue java in the ground, and I have a smaller blue java in a pot. Some critter destroyed the latter-the stem is snapped. I think it's going to need some prayer. :(

saltydad

06-10-2009, 05:03 PM

Just found a nice little Zebrina at HD. It's still in the pot while I decide where to put it for the summer.

edit- planted it in a nice sunny spot; it seems to like it!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC02041.JPG

cowboyup4christ

06-11-2009, 01:31 PM

12 dwarf orinocos just came in today they are now potted and settled in.:woohoonaner:

Banana Gallery - bananababies2 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18230&cat=500&ppuser=5479)

Bananaman88

06-11-2009, 03:19 PM

Planted the 'Manzano' I got from Bob.

conejov

06-11-2009, 06:08 PM

Just finally put one of my DC into the ground that I got from HD. It was severely pot bound I hope it will bounce back.

cowboyup4christ

06-13-2009, 03:45 PM

One big Musa balbisiana var. liukiuensis pup from Bigdog thanks so much :woohoonaner: really nice got it in the pot and waiting on some new leaves!!!!!:0519:

Bob

06-18-2009, 03:52 PM

Well it was yesterday and was to upset to post. One California gold One from our own bigdog (thanks again man) one from Jeff Earl. (bringing my total to 3) For obvious reasons these will remain some of my favorites.

Nicolas Naranja

06-20-2009, 08:41 PM

37 Dwarf Nam Wahs...hopefully they do as well as the others that I've planted during the past 6 weeks.

mskitty38583

06-21-2009, 07:23 AM

last night i re-potted 4 red iholenes

pitangadiego

06-21-2009, 04:38 PM

Pitogo.

Alvarasstuff

06-22-2009, 08:03 AM

Yesterday i planted a Dwarf Nino that i got from my girl for Fathers day:birthdaynana:

conejov

06-22-2009, 11:28 AM

I just potted a Gran Nain Tc I got from florida-breeze on ebay.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/llorona/Garden/DSC03791.jpg

jasmine2005

06-22-2009, 12:40 PM

hi today i potted up a ensete ventricosum,ensete perrieri,musa helen,time for a cuppa now:camelnaner:

Bob

06-22-2009, 03:43 PM

hi today i potted up a ensete ventricosum,ensete perrieri,musa helen,time for a cuppa now:camelnaner:

Wow, E. perrieri are available in the UK? Very cool. Wish they were here. All I could get was non viable seed.

jasmine2005

06-23-2009, 11:45 AM

Wow, E. perrieri are available in the UK? Very cool. Wish they were here. All I could get was non viable seed.

yes thanks bob i also potted up today musa mannii will have to take some more pics,to put on the org:woohoonaner:

CValentine

06-23-2009, 01:38 PM

((Sigh))

I just got a Grand Nain in the ground today...

Banana Gallery - CValentine Gallery (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5393)

I have another to put in tonight and a Dwarf Cavendish to pot up.

They were on clearance...gotta love a sale!! :D

Have a GREAT 2nd day of Summer!! :) ~Cheryl

jasmine2005

06-24-2009, 11:48 AM

i recieved my new addition,musa helens hybrid today,watered it a little now im going to let it rest after its journey to me:woohoonaner:

conejov

06-25-2009, 06:36 PM

I just planted an IC & an ORINOCO, (thanks Brent!) Im very excited to see them grow.

hammer

06-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Today planted 2 green-red bananas 1 goldfinger 1praying hands

Tomsamba

06-26-2009, 11:43 AM

Today? one pitogo, one praying hands, one saba and one goldfinger

Caloosamusa

06-27-2009, 03:35 PM

Today I planted a Dwarf Red I had been growing in a pot. :2239:

Moodene

06-28-2009, 02:08 PM

My friend and I planted over 7 bananas last week finally after cleaning up from Hurricane Ike..lol :woohoonaner:
Will be planting hopefully 15 more bananas next month...

tasanas

06-28-2009, 11:12 PM

I planted ginger and other ginger family plants, all are used in Thai cuisine. They grow very easily, only water and sunshine.

tasanas:0517:

Bch Grl

06-28-2009, 11:39 PM

Today I planted a Dwarf Red I had been growing in a pot. :2239:

I did the same thing today!

Margie:waving:

jasmine2005

06-30-2009, 04:13 PM

hi everyone:waving: today i planted up,musa sikkemensis red tiger,musa variegated,musa black thai tanee,8 musa basjoo,s,and then i broke a very large musa sikkemensis red tiger leaf,and i was very angry with myself,silly me:woohoonaner:best wishes jazz in the uk:woohoonaner:

Bob

07-03-2009, 03:16 PM

What a day, between the Ae Ae post which was going to be my only post. The hot wing challenge, subsequent gastrointestinal distress and walking around in a daze looking at the sky saying " Forgive me Montezuma... what have I done to offend you?"
Now I just got and planted the two biggest corms I've ever seen from Pete (Lagniappe) . The huge one is a Saba, the immensely huge mother of all corms is a Basjoo. If this wont survive with protection nothing will. Pete , I can't thank you enough.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=18946&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18946&ppuser=4095)

saltydad

07-04-2009, 02:12 AM

He does have some beautiful stuff, doesn't he Bob?

Bob

07-04-2009, 06:00 AM

I figured they would be good size but had no idea even though there were pics.... wow.

jasmine2005

07-04-2009, 11:01 AM

Bob

07-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Jazz give me a year for some pups and you never know what might show up!

browndrake

07-10-2009, 08:43 AM

Two weeks ago I planted my fist banana, a California Gold.

Wednesday, I 'rescued' a Dwarf Cavendish from the local grocery store florist. It was over watered and under potted.

Yesterday, the first bananas that I had ordered (a few days previous to planting my CA Gold) arrived.

So now I have a CA Gold in the ground and in pots I have:
Blue Java
Gran Nain
Dwarf Orinoco
Goldfinger
2 Dwarf Cavendish
Dwarf Namwah
.................
So, now I am the proud new addict of 8.

aaron

ps. if I can ever find the camera, I'll post pics. (we recently moved into this house and half of everything is still in some box...somewhere)

D_&_T

07-10-2009, 06:32 PM

:woohoonaner:Back on the 3rd of July planted an Ice Cream And Basjoo from Pete (Lagniappe)!:0519:

Ice Cream
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19135 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19133&ppuser=887)

Basjoo
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19133 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18799&ppuser=887)
:goteam::goteam:

cowboyup4christ

07-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Just picked up a Musa Bordelon' Banana and a Musa Dwarf Cavindish from lowes they had broken leaves and pot was dry so I got them for 6.50 each maybe they will make it. Bordelon has three pups with in a little 8" pot so I stuck them in a bigger pot to try to nurse them back to health. pictures in gallery. Banana Gallery - cowboyup4christ Album (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1259&ppuser=5479)

saltydad

07-19-2009, 03:16 PM

I planted one each of my Bordelon and Siam Ruby from Agri Starts; figured they were large enough and I want them to get in some good growth before the cold season starts. And did I mention that I planted a Burmese Blue, a Sikkim, an Ensete glaucum, and a Dwarf Orinoco? All thanks to Bob!

bananimal

07-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Just finished planting the big pups I got from NANANAMAN last year - Belle, SH3640 and the Manzano. The little Logee's Lady finger is next, as well as a much larger and healthier Grand Nain replacement. Also the recuperated contest pup, the Pisang Klotek.

With this heat, and my new 1" poly irrigation line, everything is taking off fast. Also lots of 8-2-12 and fresh manure compost. Good ol' summer - ribs on the BBQ tonight with copious beers and fresh corn.

Just another day in paradise - until the hurricanes!

Dan

saltydad

07-21-2009, 02:32 PM

What time do you want us to come by? I'll bring the Handi Wipes!

summerandjosh

07-22-2009, 11:59 PM

Today I potted up a dwarf cavendish, a zebrina, and a musella lasiocarpa...I'm really excited and can't wait for them to put on some growth! :goteam:

cowboyup4christ

07-23-2009, 06:20 AM

Move my Dwarf Cavendish and my bordelon from pots and planted in the ground.

Moodene

07-24-2009, 01:33 PM

I just recieved some small nanners to plant in my front yard jungle.
They are Thai Black,Nam Wa,Ebun Musak, and Glui Kai. will be getting some more diff kinds by next week. Then I will plant them in gal pots first to make them grow up some more..all under 1 foot tall..lol..

Patty in Wisc

07-24-2009, 07:35 PM

Today I potted up my Truly Tiny ... AGAIN! 3rd time since late April. For some reason, it is really growing well lately after 3 years of being a pooper. It doubled in size in last 3-4 months.

cowboyup4christ

07-26-2009, 07:24 AM

Yesterday I planted one nice Gold Finger From Scott:woohoonaner:

cowboyup4christ

07-29-2009, 02:18 PM

Today I planted another Gold Finger from Scott
new one arrived today
Banana Gallery - 07291429a (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20046&cat=1283)
http://www.bananas.org/%3Ca%20href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20043%3E%3Cimg%20src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20043&size=1%20border=0%3E%3C/a%3E
First gold finger from Scott after 3 days
Banana Gallery - 07291429 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20043&cat=1283)

kaczercat

07-29-2009, 04:24 PM

Well so happy today my Ic came from eric . planted it in a big ol pot till next year then its going in the ground in may of 2010. hopfully will get a flower that following fall or the next spring ! :D yey

Eric

07-31-2009, 07:23 PM

I potted 1 Musa Bordelon, 1 Musa Sikkimensis, and 2 Musa "High Color Minis", today :) !!
Thanx, Thanx Bob :drum: ...... YES!!
They all arrived in Very great condition! The Bordelon has good roots & should do super!
It looks great and it's Very healthy stock:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20207&size=1

The Sikkimensis had just a little trouble from mail handling so I helped it out with some popsicle sticks. It's Very, Very green & healthy! The new leaf is almost all the way unfurled since I planted it just a few hours ago!:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20206&size=1

As a Lagniappe (even though I didn't know what that meant at the time) he even threw in 2 Musa "High Color Minis" :) !!!! Kind of like dwarf Zebrinas that actually make sweet dessert nanners! Can't wait & they're both green & healthy!:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20208&size=1

Thanx Bob! Will be sending you a box this weekend!
Will keep them potted under as close to ideal conditions, as I can, for each. Will plant the Sikkimensis & Bordelon this coming spring! Since the High Color Minis can be outdoors or in pots & mature at about 3 1/2' tall, will leave them potted & put outside during the warm part of the season.

neferset

08-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Today I potted up my Truly Tiny ... AGAIN! 3rd time since late April. For some reason, it is really growing well lately after 3 years of being a pooper. It doubled in size in last 3-4 months.

Really? You're giving me hope for my little guy. It is unfurling its second new leaf since it got here. The first new leaf took a little more than 2 weeks from start to finish. This leaf looks like it's taking less than 10 days. I'm wondering how long I'll keep counting leaves instead of measuring height, which really hasn't increased very much.

Today I repotted a very root bound Dwarf Cavendish (with pup) I found at Lowes. I remember what my last DC was like, though, and I'm kinda nervous about it in this mountain micro-climate. (I'm also still wondering what Lowes was thinking, labeling it "Hardy Banana." That could cause mass naner-cide this winter.)

Jack Daw

08-02-2009, 01:50 AM

Bob

08-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Just what I always wanted another banana(ok an ensete), Just because I have 2 perfectly fine ones in the ground already doesn't mean I don't look. This one was going for $70 at the local Agway, it's been in a 5 gallon pot all summer. They just put everything on 50% off and this didn't have a price label but a 2 or 3 gallon was listed at 49.95 so I casually mentioned to the temp college student at the register that "the other one over there was going for $50 and half off...........I didn't exactly lie...........but got this for $25 and ran......fast.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20328&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20328&ppuser=4095)
Yep and I'm fond of telling others here that they're nuts!:ha:
You can't really tell from the pic but this is a fairly large thick stemmed specimen and is in a 20 gallon container I drilled some drainage holes in. Yep can't wait to see how the inside of the house fills up this winter.........I'm destined to end up like (you know who you are:p)

CValentine

08-02-2009, 03:21 PM

Who ME???
Not me...??
:D ~Cheryl

Bob

08-02-2009, 03:27 PM

I've never came out and called you crazy but.............. at least I'm not as mean to you as I am to HBL. At least when I get sent to the looney bin I'll already know I'm in good company.:goteam:

How's your Namwahs doing? Mine is just going strong still and I find that it always has a large leaf right behind the one that just opened. It's become my favorite of all for sure.........unless something else flowers first which I find doubtfull.

CValentine

08-02-2009, 03:44 PM

I have been looking as Ron brought it to my attention that one of the DN may not be a DN...which makes Cheryl a NOT happy camper...but I don't have enough experience on the nuances of all the varieties - so I am relying on you guys(and gals) to help me out here, if you would!

http://www.bananas.org/f2/dwarf-namwah-8609.html

Take a look...LMK what you think...

THX All! :) ~Cheryl

Bob

08-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Cheryl, mine has no red at all in the leaves but as it got older and much larger it developed red in the mid ribs. I got mine from ebay as well( I think wellspring but don't really remember) so you never know........Still it seems consistant with the decription. If you notice most of the time guys like Gabe who know best will mostly wait till something flowers to give a positive ID on a questionable (and smallish) plant. Check out super dwarf cavendish in the wiki most of those pictured have no red but one does, mine here does as well...........is it possible that some of these cultivars are a bit variable? I think so since the growth habits on my SDC is very consistant with what it should look like. In any case dont sweat it, you've got beautiful healthy plants and they'll sort themselves out as time goes by.

Eric

08-02-2009, 05:17 PM

Hi Cheryl :). I'm no nanner expert yet, but I think Bob has a point. I got 4 Siam Rubys from 2 different nurseries yet all 4 look different. Also, I have noticed a little variation in other types, as well. Hope ya can get it figured out :). In the meantime, thanx for the peek, beautiful nanners :) !!
BYE

djmb74

08-05-2009, 02:03 PM

Me and the kids planted an ice cream and apple banana...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c296/bosskids/P8260003.jpg

harveyc

08-06-2009, 02:42 AM

Planted a variegated Tanna, waiting to see if it will touch the sky by the end of summer!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20558&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20558&ppuser=775)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20557&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20557&ppuser=775)

Note: it's hard to tell where the original soil line is at (some of the light-colored area is light because it had been covered by a leaf sheath.

Edit: After looking at my plant the next morning after a little sleep, I dug this plant up and planted it 6" deeper. Rest does wonders for the brain some times!

Randy4ut

08-06-2009, 06:13 AM

Congrats on the Tanna, Harvey!!!! Can't wait to see how it does for you... Please keep us updated. It would be nice if you can start a thread on it in the ornamental banana section and update it from time to time... Should be a nice specimen to have its own thread....

Jack Daw

08-06-2009, 07:48 AM

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20328&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20328&ppuser=4095)

That's one nice, obese ensete. :D

hammer

08-06-2009, 09:15 AM

Today I planted 1 goldfinger from my mother plant. and 5 super dwarf cavendish from my other plants wish me luck.:02::02:

cowboyup4christ

08-06-2009, 01:49 PM

today I planted a Pisang Ceylon.
Pictures
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20590

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20589

http://www.bananas.org/%5Burl=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20589%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20589&size=1%5B/img%5D%5B/url%5D

cowboyup4christ

08-14-2009, 10:37 PM

another dwarf Cavendish rescued from slows.

Caloosamusa

08-15-2009, 08:11 AM

I could not post this yesterday but I planted a Kru, Ebun Musak, Hua Moa, Ele Ele, Monkey Fingers, and a Rose. On my farm site preparation is a major task. :2239:

Richard

08-15-2009, 09:17 AM

I could not post this yesterday but I planted a Kru, Ebun Musak, Hua Moa, Ele Ele, Monkey Fingers, and a Rose. On my farm site preparation is a major task. :2239:

Congratulations! :woohoonaner:

Dalmatiansoap

08-15-2009, 09:27 AM

I could not post this yesterday but I planted a Kru, Ebun Musak, Hua Moa, Ele Ele, Monkey Fingers, and a Rose. On my farm site preparation is a major task. :2239:

I hope that we ll see some good pix pretty soon
:woohoonaner:

Bob

08-15-2009, 11:14 AM

That's one nice, obese ensete. :D
Thanks Jack , I didn't see this till just now. I really bought it because it reminded me so much of Bilders' big fat ones in Germany. Have you contacted him yet? He's kind of my cold weather growing idol. Wish I spoke German I'd keep him busy for hours!:ha:
.

conejov

08-15-2009, 10:18 PM

I planted a praying hands, an RP and Two ornatas! Thanks Chris & Skeet!!!

Caloosamusa

08-16-2009, 09:29 AM

Good morning everyone!!

I need to make a correction to my previous post. Hua Moa I did not plant. It was a Red Iholena.

Ante, I hope to get pictures today!! :2239:

sunfish

08-19-2009, 06:26 PM

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=21398&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21398&ppuser=2868)

Texas Star
Hua Moa
FHIA23
Yangambi KM5
Dwarf Orinoco

coast crab

08-19-2009, 06:59 PM

A friend of mine called me Monday from Atlanta to tell me about some beautiful variegated bananas she found at a nursery...did I want one?

Well, hell yes, I wanted one! I ended up with a 5 ft tall aeae, now planted under my big live oak. Pics coming soon!!!

Digging african reds tomorrow (if it doesn't rain AGAIN).

Russell

sbl

08-19-2009, 09:36 PM

I think it's going to rain--AGAIN! BTW--nice score on that aeae!

bama1

08-21-2009, 03:41 PM

I beleive my second attempt with transaplanting my Ice Cream pup was a suscess ! My first attempt bit the dust so I waited for a taller pup. It struggled big time and I had my doubts but noticed a leaf shooting out the top this week so I guess it is going to make it. I had a spot reserved for it and badly wanted an Ice Cream in the location before this years growing season ended. Also, my first Basjoo planted year before last finally took off this year. I read on one of the forums to be patient, it may take a year or two for a Basjoo to get esatablished. I think this one has.

mckoinld

08-23-2009, 12:31 PM

This might be off subject a bit but this is my first post and I have some questions about where to plant. I already know what I want to plant. EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I need to be conservative and shoot for EVERYTHING that can survive being left in the ground year round. I am in zone 9a. Questions are:
How much distance should you leave between different varieties of banana plants? I have lots of fence line that I am planting naners along.
Are banana plants in any way harmful to horses?

Lonie

sunfish

09-05-2009, 07:24 PM

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22350&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22350&ppuser=2868)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22349&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22349&ppuser=2868)

I planted a pup from my Caifornia Gold

Richard

09-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Tony, from the picture I can see you've been very active in your garden!

sunfish

09-05-2009, 09:29 PM

I'm trying.

chong

09-05-2009, 09:40 PM

Are banana plants in any way harmful to horses?

Lonie

NO!

Caloosamusa

09-11-2009, 07:03 AM

This week I planted a Mona Lisa, French Horn, SH-3640, Pisang Raja, Ebun Musak, Musa accuminata banksii, and an unknown Puerto Rican variety. I even received a "flyover" while working on the project! :2239:

Caloosamusa

09-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Today I planted a Kofi with soil ammendments and mulch!! :2239:

Caloosamusa

09-16-2009, 11:36 AM

Today I planted a Musa itinerans itinerans that I got from Bananaman88 a couple of months ago. I gave it time in a pot for it to acclimate and for me to learn more about it. Thanks Brent and Frank for the information!! :2239:

Richard

09-16-2009, 11:45 AM

Today I planted a Kofi with soil ammendments and mulch!! :2239:

Cool! I'd like to hear about this variety in your environment as time goes on.

Caloosamusa

09-16-2009, 11:51 AM

Rmplmnz

09-16-2009, 01:01 PM

Cool! I'd like to hear about this variety in your environment as time goes on.

Put me on the list for updates on how well Kofi does...Ken is amassing quite the collection!!!

Caloosamusa

09-16-2009, 07:42 PM

cherokee_greg

09-16-2009, 11:44 PM

:woohoonaner: Look what I got today from a lady from freecycle I donot know what kind they are we traded for some of my cannas I was so happy :woohoonaner: :02::0517::bananas_b
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23190&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23190)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23189&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23189)

Caloosamusa

09-17-2009, 01:55 PM

Musa balbisiana Thai Black cultivar. :2239:

Rmplmnz

09-17-2009, 11:07 PM

Rmplmnz,

I planted all of the Rose except one. and I potted it. I also created new mats with the PJBs, strategically placed for good cross pollenation. Diploid cultivars with disease resistance and nematode tolerance are the Bomb!!! Thanks!! :2239:

Thank you my friend!!

3640 is growing like a weed..as are the others..my collection has expanded more this year than any other year..

Be interesting to see how well the PJB's do for you..they are very unusual fruit.

CValentine

09-17-2009, 11:23 PM

Hi Guys & Gals!!!

I potted up 3 Grand Nain, 2 Williams Hybrid, 2 SD minis & another D Namwah!!
I have been busy all day...
Planted other plants & cleaned up my Hib's. too...

Have a great night! :) ~Cheryl

summerandjosh

09-18-2009, 02:55 PM

I potted my ae ae's that came in today from Greenie! I am so excited to have some now...check them out in my gallery:03:

coast crab

09-18-2009, 05:48 PM

I potted my ae ae's that came in today from Greenie! I am so excited to have some now...check them out in my gallery:03:

Lucky you!

Rmplmnz

09-18-2009, 06:17 PM

I potted my ae ae's that came in today from Greenie! I am so excited to have some now...check them out in my gallery:03:

Awesome!

Frank is a great guy!

proletariatcsp

09-18-2009, 10:48 PM

I have two older mats of Kofi, and the one I planted is a pup from my largest mat that is now pushing pups. When the weather get cool and wet in winter, it is effected by Black sigatoka. But when the weather warms up with night time temps in the 70s, the disease become less active. I hope this helps. :2239:

My experience over-winter was identical. There are virtually no signs that sigatoka was ever present. I did like the banana farmers do, and removed only the infected leaf parts rather than the entire leaves. The Sigatoka spread to a few of the pups but in very minor and isolated areas. Each time I'd notice the lightly rust-colored streaks starting to emerge I'd just cut out that part of the leaf.

I also found that removing 12-24 inches from the tips of vertically arching leaves prolongs their ability to support their own weight, and makes them more resistent to strong winds.