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09-07-2014, 07:27 PM
For those who don't know this was one of the worst winters in Dallas, TX in a long time. Most of my bananas rotted indoors due to the long winter, I had to postpone planting them outside for at least 2 weeks compared to last year, since it was a cold spring.
Outside when I planted them again in the soil all but two died, only the small ones that spent the winter in pots survived after planting in the soli, while all banana who were outside covered in frost cloth died (usually most of the big ones I cover in frost cloth survives the winter).
This summer has not been to bad from a heat perspective and it even rained more than usual but still most of my banans are king poorly, never seen so small ones and the only one flowering (last year I had 7 flowering in June-July) has only produced 1 (one!!!) hand in the stock! Where it stand I had a huge stock last year.
Now my question is if the soil is responsible or if this is an effect of the bad winter?
I mixed in some organic solid and manure when I planted them, and I water at least every 4 weeks if not 3 weeks with banana fuel.
My Saba has produced 4 leaves and most of my Namwahs are very small compared to usual while one has grown well, my new (Sweetheart) banana! :)
Appreciate any advice or idea you might have.
Outside when I planted them again in the soil all but two died, only the small ones that spent the winter in pots survived after planting in the soli, while all banana who were outside covered in frost cloth died (usually most of the big ones I cover in frost cloth survives the winter).
This summer has not been to bad from a heat perspective and it even rained more than usual but still most of my banans are king poorly, never seen so small ones and the only one flowering (last year I had 7 flowering in June-July) has only produced 1 (one!!!) hand in the stock! Where it stand I had a huge stock last year.
Now my question is if the soil is responsible or if this is an effect of the bad winter?
I mixed in some organic solid and manure when I planted them, and I water at least every 4 weeks if not 3 weeks with banana fuel.
My Saba has produced 4 leaves and most of my Namwahs are very small compared to usual while one has grown well, my new (Sweetheart) banana! :)
Appreciate any advice or idea you might have.