Building my Paradise at home

Blue Java · 09-15-2007, 10:17 PM

Hello,

New here from Northern California,

been lurking for a little while and decided
I might as well participate.

I am above all interested in the Blue Java.
I am not a huge banana person myself
(as far as eating them) but, my daughter and
husband LOVE bananas I swear they could live
on those things they love them so much .

I'm more interested in the botanical aspect of it,
I could fall in love growing just about anything and
plus I have never tried growing a tropical plant.

~

Fcastro · 09-15-2007, 10:34 PM

Hi, and welcome !

You'll really love going bananas...I mean GROWING Bananas, treat them right and they grow like crazy, they definitely give you action for your efforts,not to mention they are beautiful, have great fruit,and some of the most georgeous flowers in the plant world. It's hard to top a banana bloom for sheer beauty, and that's not even counting the Ornamentals...lol. They are addicting so you might as well go ahead and clear some space in the yard now. You can just compost the rest of your plants to feed to the Bananas....

jmilligan1976 · 09-16-2007, 04:03 AM

Blue Java,

I'm likely within a couple of hours drive of you in Nor. Cal also.
I have a Blue Java (Musa "Ice Cream") in a 5 gallon bucket that's just hanging around. I also have a few others potted and lots of pups from many other varieties.
If you want some plants send me a PM and we can make a plan.
I'm moving so I would like to see some plants go to fellow growers in the area.
One word of caution, Blue Java doesn't do the best for me here in the valley and seems to sunburn easily. Try to pick a spot with afternoon shade if possible.

Jay

MediaHound · 09-16-2007, 10:23 AM

Welcome aboard!

Here is the link to read more about Ice Cream (Blue Java) in the wiki:
Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java)

Best of luck with starting off your banana collection, Blue.

Jay, maybe you can update the wiki page with some of your experiences growing Ice Cream?

Blue Java · 09-16-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Blue Java,

I'm likely within a couple of hours drive of you in Nor. Cal also.
I have a Blue Java (Musa "Ice Cream") in a 5 gallon bucket that's just hanging around. I also have a few others potted and lots of pups from many other varieties.
If you want some plants send me a PM and we can make a plan.
I'm moving so I would like to see some plants go to fellow growers in the area.
One word of caution, Blue Java doesn't do the best for me here in the valley and seems to sunburn easily. Try to pick a spot with afternoon shade if possible.

Hi there Jay!

I also live in Sacramento! Well, surrounding areas but I am still
in Sacramento county. I will be sure to pm you as I am
extremely interested!

And my back yard has some shaded areas for sure.

Quote:

Hi, and welcome !

You'll really love going bananas...I mean GROWING Bananas, treat them right and they grow like crazy, they definitely give you action for your efforts,not to mention they are beautiful, have great fruit,and some of the most georgeous flowers in the plant world. It's hard to top a banana bloom for sheer beauty, and that's not even counting the Ornamentals...lol. They are addicting so you might as well go ahead and clear some space in the yard now. You can just compost the rest of your plants to feed to the Bananas....

I know, I was looking at the photo galleries and I am totally
in awe by how gorgeous Banana "trees" are. And amazed that
I had never considered growing them before. The blooms
are incredible!

Quote:

Welcome aboard!

Here is the link to read more about Ice Cream (Blue Java) in the wiki:
Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java)

Best of luck with starting off your banana collection, Blue.

Jay, maybe you can update the wiki page with some of your experiences growing Ice Cream?

Thanks, I will check out that link. I am still not 100% on
what the deal is with winter temperatures and what you
are supposed to do.

09-15-2007, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Java Location: California Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 BananaBucks : 61,745 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Building my Paradise at home Hello, New here from Northern California, been lurking for a little while and decided I might as well participate. I am above all interested in the Blue Java. I am not a huge banana person myself (as far as eating them) but, my daughter and husband LOVE bananas I swear they could live on those things they love them so much . I'm more interested in the botanical aspect of it, I could fall in love growing just about anything and plus I have never tried growing a tropical plant. ~ Last edited by Blue Java : 09-15-2007 at 10:38 PM.

09-15-2007, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fcastro Member Fcastro's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Felix Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 127 BananaBucks : 24,152 Feedback: 10 / 100% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Building my Paradise at home Hi, and welcome ! You'll really love going bananas...I mean GROWING Bananas, treat them right and they grow like crazy, they definitely give you action for your efforts,not to mention they are beautiful, have great fruit,and some of the most georgeous flowers in the plant world. It's hard to top a banana bloom for sheer beauty, and that's not even counting the Ornamentals...lol. They are addicting so you might as well go ahead and clear some space in the yard now. You can just compost the rest of your plants to feed to the Bananas....

09-16-2007, 04:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
jmilligan1976 jmilligan1976's Photo Gallery Location: Zone 5b INDIANA Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 5B - BRrrrrrrrrrr!!! Name: Jay Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 103 BananaBucks : 65,595 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 7 Times Was Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Building my Paradise at home Blue Java, I'm likely within a couple of hours drive of you in Nor. Cal also. I have a Blue Java (Musa "Ice Cream") in a 5 gallon bucket that's just hanging around. I also have a few others potted and lots of pups from many other varieties. If you want some plants send me a PM and we can make a plan. I'm moving so I would like to see some plants go to fellow growers in the area. One word of caution, Blue Java doesn't do the best for me here in the valley and seems to sunburn easily. Try to pick a spot with afternoon shade if possible. Jay __________________ Because growing a plant suited to your climate is just too simple.........

09-16-2007, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,260 BananaBucks : 1,989,275 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,855 Times Was Thanked 5,078 Times in 1,352 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,086 Times	Re: Building my Paradise at home Welcome aboard! Here is the link to read more about Ice Cream (Blue Java) in the wiki: Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java) Best of luck with starting off your banana collection, Blue. Jay, maybe you can update the wiki page with some of your experiences growing Ice Cream? __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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