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moochops
02-07-2008, 05:48 PM
Hi folks,
Firstly, thanks for all the great information on this site. I live in Manchester, UK, and just got the banana bug about 3 weeks ago when I learned from the internet that I can actually grow real banana plants in this cool, wet and dull climate that I live in. I was reluctant to believe it but I've seen so many photos, and other UK banana growers' accounts of success that I just had to give it a try.

I plan on getting a Musa Basjoo eventually,as I realise its probably the most suitable banana plant for my area, but, and I may be crazy, I always get a greater feeling of accomplishment if I grow something from seed.
To which end I purchased 15 Musa Sikkimensis seeds and have had them in a heated propegator for just over a week. I'll post more in the seed germination thread.

I have wild visions of a huge mat of exotic banana plants filling my front garden and blowing the minds of the locals. Most of the gardens around here are just very plain - a simple lawn, many of them are concrete.

Anyway, I'm thrilled I've joined this site. I think I have probably read just about every thread on here since I joined a week or two ago and look forward to reading many more and meeting you all.
Thanks & regards,
Mike

magicgreen
02-07-2008, 07:39 PM
Welcome Mike :2239:
Enjoy the site! Its almost spring and the bananas will be GROWING!!!!!:2729:
Iam new to banana growing also. Its the most fun hobby ive had in a while!
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do here on this site!
Magicgreen

Richard
02-07-2008, 08:23 PM
Welcome! Mow your lawn ... with a rototiller. With the same water and nutrients, each 1.5 x 1.5 meter patch of lawn could instead support a semi-dwarf fruit tree or a full-size banana plant !

:woohoonaner:

STEELVIPER
02-08-2008, 01:56 AM
:bananas_b

the flying dutchman
02-08-2008, 05:25 AM
Welcome Mike

Ron

mskitty38583
02-08-2008, 08:39 AM
:rollerbananadone::jumpingonbednaner::0518:welcome to the forum! congrats on getting bit by the banana bug. yeah it is fun to tell people you grow bananas and are going to plant them in your yard to give your yard a little flair. they look at you like you are cracked! bananas arent just for the tropics any more. they have come a long way!!! welcome again!

moochops
02-08-2008, 02:58 PM
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Richard - rototiller is great advice. Who needs grass anyway? Look forward to hopefully contributing something to the forum.