Hello

luteo · 02-05-2015, 10:09 PM

So here I am adding another interest to my ever expanding collection. Growing citrus, orchids, cacti, passionflower, avocado, carob, guava, figs. I've dates, starfruit, and cherimoya in germination stage. I never expected to be considering growing bananas oddly enough. What with some of the far more difficult things I have tried growing or have planed for quite a while. And in pots. Because currently I reside in a fairly cool region at least in winter (I actually like snow and stuff). I used to tell my self under no circumstances would I move some place warmer...but this staunch idea is beginning to soften. Suppose a greenhouse would be a compromise? There's just so much nice stuff to grow and eat.

Call me crazy.

Hello everyone! I have been finding all kinds of info across the web, and searching for credible sources for banana pups. I even have an idea of where I'd like to start with varieties. Looking forward to gleaning much more info from all you experts here!!

-S

crazy banana · 02-05-2015, 11:27 PM

Welcome to bananas.org.
Great forum with lots of info not just banana related.
Where exactly are you located? And what musa varieties are you considering for your climate?

luteo · 02-06-2015, 12:39 AM

Well I live in NW Ohio. It used to be a zone 5, but now is a zone 6B micro climate.

So growing in pot is my only option, outside every warm day possible I suppose in the summer. Figures dwarf varieties make the most sense, but I have read that a pot will dwarf any variety anyways. And who knows what affect this has on the fruit? Even with very good soil/compost/manure/michoriz/etc. I would expect fruit that taste better than the stuff in the grocery store though.

So varieties? I am leaning towards a dwarf Jamaican red firstly. For some reason the Hua Moa is really drawing my attention (it's a much taller variety though). A real Ice Cream of course, Nino, Mona Lisa, Popolou, Praying Hands.

Am I being too adventitious? That's my consideration list for now HAHA.

Richard · 02-06-2015, 02:26 AM

Our veteran member Cincinnana can probably help you pick some great varieties for your area.

kubali · 02-06-2015, 09:34 AM

Welcome aboard,
pull up a chair and have some fun learning.

cincinnana · 02-07-2015, 09:15 PM

Welcome to the Jungle!!!!!

As for fruit.(yours and mine) ... Look at my avatar..
I posted that pic to make the big boyz jealous.... 1 hand three fingers..18 oz's on one plant.
Next year four fingers for sure...

In our zone this a win/ win

Post a photo of your green house that you got all these goodies are in.

Have fun here..

luteo · 02-09-2015, 10:32 PM

Oh how I wish there were a greenhouse

. Everything is just sitting parched in three tall west facing windows.

cincinnana · 02-09-2015, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luteo

Oh how I wish there were a greenhouse

. Everything is just sitting parched in three tall west facing windows.

Awesome

Snarkie · 02-10-2015, 06:12 PM

Hi Crazy! Welcome to the board.

luteo · 05-21-2016, 11:26 PM

I return, as my manzano awakens this spring! Hello Everyone!

HMelendez · 05-22-2016, 06:26 AM

Again, welcome to the banana gang!.....

Snarkie · 05-22-2016, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HMelendez

Again, welcome to the banana gang!.....

Haha, you decided to use it.

JW · 05-22-2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luteo

I return, as my manzano awakens this spring! Hello Everyone!

Pictures????

Also hello from another one in Ohio.

luteo · 05-25-2016, 11:08 AM

No, no pictures. THere's nothing to look at right now. The roofers destroyed a bunch of plants around the house, including the manzano and half the vegetable garden. Despite being reassured they would only throw stuff off in a certain spot to avoid any damage.

So the Manzano has no leaves now, poor thing...

02-05-2015, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
luteo Location: NW Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 46 BananaBucks : 21,816 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 79 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Hello So here I am adding another interest to my ever expanding collection. Growing citrus, orchids, cacti, passionflower, avocado, carob, guava, figs. I've dates, starfruit, and cherimoya in germination stage. I never expected to be considering growing bananas oddly enough. What with some of the far more difficult things I have tried growing or have planed for quite a while. And in pots. Because currently I reside in a fairly cool region at least in winter (I actually like snow and stuff). I used to tell my self under no circumstances would I move some place warmer...but this staunch idea is beginning to soften. Suppose a greenhouse would be a compromise? There's just so much nice stuff to grow and eat. Call me crazy. Hello everyone! I have been finding all kinds of info across the web, and searching for credible sources for banana pups. I even have an idea of where I'd like to start with varieties. Looking forward to gleaning much more info from all you experts here!! -S Last edited by luteo : 02-06-2015 at 12:40 AM.

02-05-2015, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazy banana Location: San Diego Find me on the map! Zone: 9-11 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,641 BananaBucks : 2,358 Feedback: 73 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,025 Times Was Thanked 2,964 Times in 1,116 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,000 Times	Re: Hello Welcome to bananas.org. Great forum with lots of info not just banana related. Where exactly are you located? And what musa varieties are you considering for your climate?

02-06-2015, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
luteo Location: NW Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 46 BananaBucks : 21,816 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 79 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Hello Well I live in NW Ohio. It used to be a zone 5, but now is a zone 6B micro climate. So growing in pot is my only option, outside every warm day possible I suppose in the summer. Figures dwarf varieties make the most sense, but I have read that a pot will dwarf any variety anyways. And who knows what affect this has on the fruit? Even with very good soil/compost/manure/michoriz/etc. I would expect fruit that taste better than the stuff in the grocery store though. So varieties? I am leaning towards a dwarf Jamaican red firstly. For some reason the Hua Moa is really drawing my attention (it's a much taller variety though). A real Ice Cream of course, Nino, Mona Lisa, Popolou, Praying Hands. Am I being too adventitious? That's my consideration list for now HAHA.

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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: 8,884 BananaBucks : 455 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,917 Times Was Thanked 11,798 Times in 4,918 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,959 Times	Re: Hello Welcome to the Jungle!!!!! As for fruit.(yours and mine) ... Look at my avatar.. I posted that pic to make the big boyz jealous.... 1 hand three fingers..18 oz's on one plant. Next year four fingers for sure... In our zone this a win/ win Post a photo of your green house that you got all these goodies are in. Have fun here.. __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴 Last edited by cincinnana : 02-23-2015 at 09:10 PM.

02-09-2015, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
luteo Location: NW Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 46 BananaBucks : 21,816 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 79 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Hello Oh how I wish there were a greenhouse . Everything is just sitting parched in three tall west facing windows.

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05-25-2016, 11:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
luteo Location: NW Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 46 BananaBucks : 21,816 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 79 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Hello No, no pictures. THere's nothing to look at right now. The roofers destroyed a bunch of plants around the house, including the manzano and half the vegetable garden. Despite being reassured they would only throw stuff off in a certain spot to avoid any damage. So the Manzano has no leaves now, poor thing...

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