Bananas in the Redwoods?

Farmer Skip · 10-29-2016, 11:22 PM

Hi, I am seeking guidance in growing bananas in W Sonoma Co. Any successful growers with helpful tips or healthy plants to view will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance for your insight and assistance.

cincinnana · 10-30-2016, 05:13 AM

Welcome to the Jungle..

Have fun here.

There are many great growers in your region

HMelendez · 10-30-2016, 09:24 AM

Welcome to the banana gang!.......

edwmax · 10-30-2016, 10:41 AM

Give 'um plenty of food & water and keep 'um warm during the winter. !!!

edwmax · 10-30-2016, 10:54 AM

Now if you got some specifics & golds as to what you are trying to accomplish, then we might can help a little. What is your location and growing zone?

Farmer Skip · 10-30-2016, 10:59 AM

The property is at 950' elevation at the top of the ridge between Sebastopol & Occidental. I would like to grow edible varieties. Plenty of sun and space for different sizes of banana plants.

edwmax · 10-30-2016, 01:13 PM

OK ... some where in California ... What is the nearest large City that would be on a map? What growing zone are you in? ... Please update you profile to show your location. There are many members on this forum located in California.

sputinc7 · 10-30-2016, 01:49 PM

The first message says w sonoma Co (I think he meant Ca) and he's near the redwoods and also has placed a marker on the map. What more do you want? He's about a kilometer east of a town in California called Occidental.

Farmer Skip · 10-30-2016, 03:18 PM

I appreciate your help. I'm not too e-savvy and had thought I had posted location according to the directions. Thanks for confirming it worked! Yes, the property is just E of the town of Occidental atop the ridge dividing runoff E & W.

sputinc7 · 10-30-2016, 04:42 PM

Some prefer to see it in writing on your profile so it shows up under your name. You could go to user cp, then on the left you can update your profile and fill in the rest. Then everybody would be happy. It is easier to just look at the name of their town and zone under their name than to load the map and find you. I know I have read on here that San Fran is too cold for some bananas, so we will see...

edwmax · 10-30-2016, 06:35 PM

Thanks Sputinc ... since I didn't know the name of the town I didn't know where on the map to look for his pin if there was one. I figured out he was in California from the redwood reference. ... Now may be someone from that area will reply.

sputinc7 · 10-30-2016, 09:28 PM

I have found that when you click on the "find me on the map" thingie, it shows you their general area right away, so it usually doesn't matter the exact spot. I apologize if I was a bit snarky with my earlier post. I was being facetious, not mean spirited. I am never mean spirited unless you cut me off in traffic and then proceed to dawdle along in front of me. In which case, be glad you can't hear what I am saying.

Snarkie · 10-31-2016, 03:10 PM

Hey there-

Welcome aboard the Banana Express.

I grow redwoods and bananas. Opposite end of the spectrum.

a.hulva@coxinet.net · 11-02-2016, 06:04 PM

Sanoma! As in Sanoma Valley Calif. North of San Francisco

Kat2 · 11-02-2016, 06:33 PM

Farmer Skip, if you're still here, edit your profile to show where you live and "jump" in to learn; find others in your area/zone and pick their brains. I'm gardening, trying to, in FL. I was a great grower in Yankee land but am back to square 5 here. (Some stuff is the same it seems so I'm not at zero.) Some successes and many failures thus far. *sigh*

Welcome!

37.667910 · 11-06-2016, 12:24 PM

Your weather is similar to mine, maybe slightly cooler in the summer. You should be able to grow Dwarf Orinico, Namwah, and Goldfinger, along with a few others. I didn't even lose any leaves during last winter.

Farmer Skip · 11-06-2016, 01:08 PM

Excellent! Thank you for your Bay Area insight. What is the proper season to plant them and where is a quality nursery to obtain them?

37.667910 · 11-06-2016, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmer Skip

Excellent! Thank you for your Bay Area insight. What is the proper season to plant them and where is a quality nursery to obtain them?

No problem.
I'd wait till spring. I bought mine from an online source as a tissue culture.

10-29-2016, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Farmer Skip Location: Sebastopol, Ca Find me on the map! Zone: 9-10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,238 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Bananas in the Redwoods? Hi, I am seeking guidance in growing bananas in W Sonoma Co. Any successful growers with helpful tips or healthy plants to view will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance for your insight and assistance.

10-30-2016, 05:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,881 BananaBucks : 331 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,916 Times Was Thanked 11,783 Times in 4,914 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,959 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Welcome to the Jungle.. Have fun here. There are many great growers in your region __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴

10-30-2016, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-30-2016, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Farmer Skip Location: Sebastopol, Ca Find me on the map! Zone: 9-10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,238 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? The property is at 950' elevation at the top of the ridge between Sebastopol & Occidental. I would like to grow edible varieties. Plenty of sun and space for different sizes of banana plants.

10-30-2016, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,891 BananaBucks : 109,392 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,740 Times Was Thanked 4,437 Times in 2,093 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 414 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? OK ... some where in California ... What is the nearest large City that would be on a map? What growing zone are you in? ... Please update you profile to show your location. There are many members on this forum located in California. __________________

10-30-2016, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
sputinc7 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Steve Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,394 BananaBucks : 124,890 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 352 Times Was Thanked 2,430 Times in 971 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 295 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? The first message says w sonoma Co (I think he meant Ca) and he's near the redwoods and also has placed a marker on the map. What more do you want? He's about a kilometer east of a town in California called Occidental. __________________ If you lose your head and give up, you neither live nor win. https://sputinc7.wixsite.com/covwc Varieties I supposedly bought: Manzano, Cavendish, Blue Java, Sweetheart, and Gros Michel. What it seems I actually have: Brazilian, Cavendish, Namwah, Dwarf Red, Gros Michel, Pisang Ceylon, Veinte Cohol and SH 3640, and American Goldfinger. FHIA 1, Paggi and FHIA 17... Always room for one more.

10-30-2016, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Farmer Skip Location: Sebastopol, Ca Find me on the map! Zone: 9-10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,238 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? I appreciate your help. I'm not too e-savvy and had thought I had posted location according to the directions. Thanks for confirming it worked! Yes, the property is just E of the town of Occidental atop the ridge dividing runoff E & W.

10-30-2016, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
sputinc7 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Steve Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,394 BananaBucks : 124,890 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 352 Times Was Thanked 2,430 Times in 971 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 295 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Some prefer to see it in writing on your profile so it shows up under your name. You could go to user cp, then on the left you can update your profile and fill in the rest. Then everybody would be happy. It is easier to just look at the name of their town and zone under their name than to load the map and find you. I know I have read on here that San Fran is too cold for some bananas, so we will see... __________________ If you lose your head and give up, you neither live nor win. https://sputinc7.wixsite.com/covwc Varieties I supposedly bought: Manzano, Cavendish, Blue Java, Sweetheart, and Gros Michel. What it seems I actually have: Brazilian, Cavendish, Namwah, Dwarf Red, Gros Michel, Pisang Ceylon, Veinte Cohol and SH 3640, and American Goldfinger. FHIA 1, Paggi and FHIA 17... Always room for one more.

10-30-2016, 06:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,891 BananaBucks : 109,392 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,740 Times Was Thanked 4,437 Times in 2,093 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 414 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Thanks Sputinc ... since I didn't know the name of the town I didn't know where on the map to look for his pin if there was one. I figured out he was in California from the redwood reference. ... Now may be someone from that area will reply. __________________

10-30-2016, 09:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
sputinc7 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Steve Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,394 BananaBucks : 124,890 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 352 Times Was Thanked 2,430 Times in 971 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 295 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? I have found that when you click on the "find me on the map" thingie, it shows you their general area right away, so it usually doesn't matter the exact spot. I apologize if I was a bit snarky with my earlier post. I was being facetious, not mean spirited. I am never mean spirited unless you cut me off in traffic and then proceed to dawdle along in front of me. In which case, be glad you can't hear what I am saying. __________________ If you lose your head and give up, you neither live nor win. https://sputinc7.wixsite.com/covwc Varieties I supposedly bought: Manzano, Cavendish, Blue Java, Sweetheart, and Gros Michel. What it seems I actually have: Brazilian, Cavendish, Namwah, Dwarf Red, Gros Michel, Pisang Ceylon, Veinte Cohol and SH 3640, and American Goldfinger. FHIA 1, Paggi and FHIA 17... Always room for one more.

10-31-2016, 03:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snarkie The Cat Whisperer Location: Charlotte, NC Zone: 8b, pushing 9a Name: D.A. Hänks Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,119 BananaBucks : 183,740 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,218 Times Was Thanked 1,976 Times in 1,145 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,049 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Hey there- Welcome aboard the Banana Express. I grow redwoods and bananas. Opposite end of the spectrum. __________________ Doug (D.A. Hänks) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2955582/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The Only Eastern Redwood Forest in America "Nuke my 'nanners, will you?!"

11-02-2016, 06:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
a.hulva@coxinet.net Location: Edmond, OK Zone: 73034 Name: Al Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 456 BananaBucks : 59,449 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 3,694 Times Was Thanked 779 Times in 317 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 437 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Sanoma! As in Sanoma Valley Calif. North of San Francisco

11-02-2016, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kat2 Location: Now nesting in Titusville, FL Zone: 10A or 9B ish. Like it matters? Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,153 BananaBucks : 295,157 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,921 Times Was Thanked 2,669 Times in 1,322 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 595 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Farmer Skip, if you're still here, edit your profile to show where you live and "jump" in to learn; find others in your area/zone and pick their brains. I'm gardening, trying to, in FL. I was a great grower in Yankee land but am back to square 5 here. (Some stuff is the same it seems so I'm not at zero.) Some successes and many failures thus far. sigh Welcome! __________________

11-06-2016, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
37.667910 Find me on the map! Zone: 9B Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 172 BananaBucks : 21,894 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 164 Times Was Thanked 198 Times in 106 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Your weather is similar to mine, maybe slightly cooler in the summer. You should be able to grow Dwarf Orinico, Namwah, and Goldfinger, along with a few others. I didn't even lose any leaves during last winter. __________________

11-06-2016, 01:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Farmer Skip Location: Sebastopol, Ca Find me on the map! Zone: 9-10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,238 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Bananas in the Redwoods? Excellent! Thank you for your Bay Area insight. What is the proper season to plant them and where is a quality nursery to obtain them?

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