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scottu
04-26-2011, 06:22 PM
I have a quick question for you guys in the know. How deep do I have to dig the hole for my 3 foot tall musa basjoos considering that I'm gigging in dirt with a clay bottom. I intend to line the bottom with small stone and make sure there is run off, so no pooling. I have the hole 2 feet deep and am planning to raise it up another 2ft and plan to leave them in the ground permanently, covering them up for the winter. Do you guys think this is sufficiently deep for them if they get a chance to spawn a mature family of offspring. (if the corm survives several years?)
Thank you much, they are getting planted tomorrow or the next day one way or the other. Gotta make way for the new stuff!

bananatech
04-28-2011, 07:59 AM
I belive you will have sufficient root depth with that strategy. I would make sure the hole is at least 3 feet wide, as well.

Happy planting.

bananatech
04-28-2011, 08:30 AM
You are welcome, Scottu. Just as an addition, from the information I have read and been given by someone who studied banana plantings in Costa Rica, the majority of a banana's roots will exist at a depth of 3 - 4 feet.

scottu
04-28-2011, 09:54 AM
That is exactly what I wanted to know. I am glad it's raining this morning else, I would have them planted already. Now I will dig a little deeper and wider.
Thanks alot bananatech!

bananatech
04-28-2011, 11:08 AM
You are very welcome and good luck with the bananas.