kakeri
09-15-2009, 05:14 PM
I am new to growing bananas save for the 2 dwarf cavendish that I almost killed with neglect and a hard freeze last winter. I split them into 4 plants (not sure if I should have done that so early) and 3 lived and seem to be doing well. I just ordered a red dwarf lady finger type, a mysore, a gran nain, and an apple banana.
After a period of being ill and neglecting my yard, I have come back with a vengeance. I started my fall vegetable garden last month and will continue to start seeds through next month. I also have my sights set on 3 blueberry bushes and some thornless blackberries. If I can find the space, I may grow some muscadines as well. I have 2 lemon, 2 lime, and 2 orange trees and many pineapple plants. I am running out of space! I happened upon this sight while searching for info on growing bananas. I live in Deltona, Florida in Zone 9B. I am interested in hearing success stories on actually getting bananas from the plants. I found conflicting info on fertilizer - one says 8-10-8, UF says 3-1-6 with micronutrient spray and another source says to use ammonium sulfate 21-0-0. I have used 6-6-6 and added coffee grounds occaisonally. If you have some advice for me, I would appreciate it. My son loves bananas and I would love for him to be able to walk out the door and pick them.
Kakeri
After a period of being ill and neglecting my yard, I have come back with a vengeance. I started my fall vegetable garden last month and will continue to start seeds through next month. I also have my sights set on 3 blueberry bushes and some thornless blackberries. If I can find the space, I may grow some muscadines as well. I have 2 lemon, 2 lime, and 2 orange trees and many pineapple plants. I am running out of space! I happened upon this sight while searching for info on growing bananas. I live in Deltona, Florida in Zone 9B. I am interested in hearing success stories on actually getting bananas from the plants. I found conflicting info on fertilizer - one says 8-10-8, UF says 3-1-6 with micronutrient spray and another source says to use ammonium sulfate 21-0-0. I have used 6-6-6 and added coffee grounds occaisonally. If you have some advice for me, I would appreciate it. My son loves bananas and I would love for him to be able to walk out the door and pick them.
Kakeri