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pat
06-07-2008, 01:01 PM
Just to say hi,I'm from Niger in west-Africa (*not Nigeria,cause sometimes it's a confusion.)
I'm interested in Banana business specially a specie called Plantain in here...
Can somebody tell me if it's possible to grow it in the Sahel like in my country or if somebody have tryed it in a dry country like mine

Pat.

Kylie2x
06-07-2008, 04:13 PM
Hey Pat!
I have no idea on your question...LOL
BUT I would like to WELCOME you here. This is a great palce with wonderful people and I am sure someone here will be able to provide you with the info you are looking for..I hope you will make yourself right at home!!! I look forward to seeing you around!!!
Kylie

Kylie2x
06-07-2008, 04:21 PM
Hey Pat!:0490:
I have no idea on your question...LOL
BUT I would like to WELCOME you here. This is a great palce with wonderful people and I am sure someone here will be able to provide you with the info you are looking for..I hope you will make yourself right at home!!! I look forward to seeing you around!!!
Kylie

island cassie
06-07-2008, 05:59 PM
Well Pat - I'm not sure how plantains would do in your area - most need quite a bit of water - perhaps they would grow well on the banks of a stream. Good luck
Cassie

Dean W.
06-07-2008, 07:17 PM
Welcome, to the forum.:nanerwizard:

niger1.com
06-07-2008, 11:01 PM
Hello I am from Niger too
I know someone who grows banana hundreds of trees if you want to meet him email me at niger1.com@gmail.com

dablo93
06-08-2008, 03:22 AM
welcome on the forum!!
I wish you succes with growing them in your hot climate!
on the forum we have also people from hot areas, like Las vegas.

mskitty38583
06-08-2008, 10:45 AM
welcome to the nana org!:2720::0518::2742:. we are glad to have you here. :baloonnaner:

lorax
06-08-2008, 11:23 AM
Welcome aboard! You may want to research the drought-hardy varieties of plantain; I am sure there is something suitable for Niger. I seem to recall them being grown in Chad as well; the plantains that I'm familiar with here in Ecuador (south america) are very water-intensive. Or, as Cassie suggested, try planting on the banks of streams or water holes.

buzzwinder
06-08-2008, 06:04 PM
Welcome to the Org. Pat,:bananas_b