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infinatenexus
02-18-2007, 01:06 PM
Yesterday I loaded up about 20 Banana trees into the back of my truck. the only "down side" is that they were all damaged, and had the trunks cut about 1' above the ground. I got them at a house we are having torn down at work, and couldn't make it there in time to beat the demolition equipment.

Basically all I have is the roots and the bottom foot of the trunk. I planted them in my yard and mixed in a generous amount of mushroom compost. I was wondering what the chances of survival were for the little fellas?

the flying dutchman
02-18-2007, 01:57 PM
Depends on were you are. I would say if the weather is fine and no more
cold is coming up the changes are good.

infinatenexus
02-18-2007, 03:44 PM
Well I am in florida, so I guess I am ok.

the flying dutchman
02-18-2007, 04:50 PM
Lucky you are. They would not make it overhere in the netherlands.

ron

pitangadiego
02-18-2007, 05:07 PM
As long as it is warm, and you do not overwater, they should be fine. Worst case they will pup and die and you can go from there.

MediaHound
02-18-2007, 08:53 PM
Yep these should fare pretty well.
Among other things, don't plant them too deep.

infinatenexus
02-19-2007, 08:01 PM
Yep these should fare pretty well.
Among other things, don't plant them too deep.

what constitutes "too deep"?. I planted them at about the same depth they were before I dug them up, I assume thats kosher?

the flying dutchman
02-20-2007, 09:34 AM
what constitutes "too deep"?. I planted them at about the same depth they were before I dug them up, I assume thats kosher?


KOSHER

ron

infinatenexus
03-01-2007, 12:43 PM
thanks guys for all your help, the ones that have a trunk left are starting to put out new growth.

tlturbo
03-01-2007, 01:35 PM
Yep, you will soon see what looks like a little round green tube coming up from the center of the trunk. I have bought plants that were too big to ship and they did the same thing. In a couple of months, you won't know the difference.

Terry

MediaHound
03-01-2007, 02:16 PM
Yea, thats kosher as Ron concurred...
I would say planting the corm 1 foot under soil is too deep.
You just want to cover it with a few inches of soil or compost or whatnot.
I have seen bananas growing upwards of 15' while the corm was suspended in mid air amongst the litter and downed branches etc. on the forest floor.
So, generally speaking, there's really no "too shallow" in my book. But I have seen plants that struggled only to be dug up and discovered that they were suffocating about a foot under.
It's usually not a concern, but when it is, it's sometimes overlooked.
Thats all I'm saying... not a big deal but just wanted to throw it out there...