smeash
04-07-2020, 09:33 AM
Just wanted to say hello and glad to be part of the forum! Im new to bananas, but not to growing things.. Im located in the FL panhandle, zone 9a.. ive had some success growing all kinds of things that aren't necessarily suited for my area, most recently Papaya, and artichoke, in addition to my regular hot peppers, tomatoes, cukes etc.
I love the look of banana plants, and happen to love bananas as well!
Recently I cleared a 16'x16' area in my yard, and have planted 10 blue java plants In a U shape.. I removed the top 2 feet of sand and roots, and added several yards of mushroom compost, and composted horse manure. My plants seem happy so far, but I have a few questions:
1. Should I be pruning the older leaves as the plant grows? Im referring to still green but rough looking leaves.
2. Most of my plants are putting out at least 2 leaves per week, is this normal?
3. How much growth the first year would be normal? Could I see close to mature height the first season?
4. Is there any chance a plant will flower its first year?
5. When i upload photos to this site, it turns them sideways, how can i fix that?
Thanks again.. looking forward to one day having trees and bananas that so many of you show off here!
I love the look of banana plants, and happen to love bananas as well!
Recently I cleared a 16'x16' area in my yard, and have planted 10 blue java plants In a U shape.. I removed the top 2 feet of sand and roots, and added several yards of mushroom compost, and composted horse manure. My plants seem happy so far, but I have a few questions:
1. Should I be pruning the older leaves as the plant grows? Im referring to still green but rough looking leaves.
2. Most of my plants are putting out at least 2 leaves per week, is this normal?
3. How much growth the first year would be normal? Could I see close to mature height the first season?
4. Is there any chance a plant will flower its first year?
5. When i upload photos to this site, it turns them sideways, how can i fix that?
Thanks again.. looking forward to one day having trees and bananas that so many of you show off here!