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jcoffey
07-22-2015, 06:10 PM
Hey banana people

So earlier this summer I decided I wanted my parent's backyard to look more like the country I just moved back from. Easiest solution: bananas.

We ordered four small plants (they were marketed as "grand nain") and got them settled in some manure. It took a little while for them take but now they are growing well. I had one small hiccup with what I assume were snails but have since put out snail bait. They are in full sun in our Texas heat (average humidity seems to be anywhere from 38%-49%) and I do a slow 40-45 minute water once a day.

Outside of the manure, the soil is pretty much garbage so I fertilize about once every 2 weeks, give or take a few days. Any tips on my current care would be greatly appreciated! Also, don't mind the weeds. Those are gone, but it is a daily struggle.

Animated GIF:

1 Photo Everyday - https://imgur.com/BLtNKNM

Video of all plants - https://i.imgur.com/KuoLayD.webm

Now for the photos:

https://i.imgur.com/l0FWt6f.jpg?2


https://i.imgur.com/5oOBeDI.png

KahikiSam
08-25-2015, 09:48 PM
Loved the GIF. Thanks

cincinnana
08-27-2015, 09:19 PM
Welcome to the Jungle.....:woohoonaner:

You are doing good.. stay the course..
Your stuff looks fantastic.

crazy banana
08-27-2015, 11:23 PM
Welcome to bananas.org.
Very nice introduction. We all love pictures but your GIF and video are setting the bars higher now. Awesome.