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RGVGardener
10-21-2018, 12:16 PM
Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

Richard
10-21-2018, 12:25 PM
Please add your location and USDA hardiness zone to your profile.

RGVGardener
10-21-2018, 12:26 PM
Sorry, I am in Rio Grande Valley, zone 9b.

Richard
10-21-2018, 12:33 PM
Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

In your location it could work well and they could be outdoors year-round.

Although some folks use 15-gallon I'd recommend at least 25 gallon each for less stunting and better quality fruit.

crazy banana
10-22-2018, 12:45 AM
I do not have any experience growing the Gros Michel (yet), but in my opinion there is NO WAY to grow a Blue Java sucessfully in a container. They get tall (up to 15' plus leaf canopy) and are extreme leaners (one in the ground even snapped in two pieces for me last week).

Richard
10-22-2018, 12:49 AM
... in my opinion there is NO WAY to grow a Blue Java sucessfully in a container ...

... without support.

crazy banana
10-22-2018, 12:55 AM
... without support.
Lol, I would not even try WITH support for various reasons. ;)

subsonicdrone
10-22-2018, 05:12 AM
hey Richard,
i thought you recommended 65 gallon containers
have you seen some examples lately that worked with 25 gallons which changed youre mind?

Richard
10-22-2018, 12:33 PM
hey Richard,
i thought you recommended 65 gallon containers
have you seen some examples lately that worked with 25 gallons which changed youre mind?

:) ... I'd recommend at least 25 gallon each for less stunting and better quality fruit.

I got tired of frequent remarks to the contrary when posting this guide:

http://www.bananas.org/f310/richards-guide-homegrown-bananas-46227.html#post296373

druss
10-23-2018, 04:33 PM
Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

crazy banana
10-23-2018, 05:11 PM
Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

:pics:

Richard
10-23-2018, 06:20 PM
Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

200 L is about 53 gallons ... seems reasonable.

cincinnana
10-23-2018, 08:13 PM
Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

If they do not flower you will have a boatload of pups:)

zfallon84
11-27-2018, 06:02 PM
I do not have any experience growing the Gros Michel (yet), but in my opinion there is NO WAY to grow a Blue Java sucessfully in a container. They get tall (up to 15' plus leaf canopy) and are extreme leaners (one in the ground even snapped in two pieces for me last week).

I have read that banana plants grow shorter, and have less fruit, when in containers. Is this true?