Hi there!

linda-lu · 07-05-2008, 05:21 AM

Hi guys,

A few years ago I visited a pre-Katrina New Orleans and was delighted to see banana trees in the backyard and to see balconies covered with my favourite house plants. The image stuck in my mind.

Imagine my surprise when I found out that there are bananas you can grow back in my native Holland... Did some more digging around and started to like the idea... Then shelved it. But got bored last spring and picked up some passion fruits from the grocery (on sale), scooped the seeds out and sprouted them. I now have 25 potted up seedlings dotted around my apartment, and have succumbed to a new hobby that is looking to take up even more space. Next stop: musa iterans, six seeds ready to sprout.

I chose this type of banana tree because it is said to like the shady conditions in my courtyard type backyard. And because this three will grow up to 12 metres acc to the seed merchant! Imagine a tree like that, growing in an inner city garden in Holland... sticking out like a sore thumb... less than a hunderd feet from a wind mill...! It will raise eyebrows!!! The tourists will be stumped... Might wake up one morning to the sound of Japanese tourist camaras clicking away

Would dearly love some advice along the way, getting this hobby started...

Cheers,

linda-lu (nickname)

paula · 07-05-2008, 07:07 AM

Welcome, there is alot of info here.
I just started last year lots of fun.

dablo93 · 07-05-2008, 08:57 AM

Welcome!
in what city do you live ? (i'm also from holland)

Chironex · 07-05-2008, 09:41 AM

You will find many of us who fight the odds and start bananas where "they are not supposed to grow here". Best of luck and enjoy the forum. There is so much experience here, you will be amazed.

mskitty38583 · 07-05-2008, 10:13 AM

welcome! i grow nanas in tennessee, u.s.a. glad to have you here at the org. and congrats on making a great decision to grow tropicals.

linda-lu · 07-05-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dablo93

Welcome!
in what city do you live ? (i'm also from holland)

In a city known for its cheese, syrup waffles and candles... And once for its pipes and ceramics, but that's ancient history. Enough clues? Nice to know there's another cloggie 'round here!

Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome

!

Kylie2x · 07-06-2008, 11:17 AM

Hey Linda-lu!!!
A Big Welcome from Texas!! That would indeed be a sight...LOL
I Love Passi's also.. I only wish I could find them at the Market...I hope you will share some photo's with us... I look forward to seeing you around!
Kylie

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linda-lu new chick on the block;) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 BananaBucks : 300 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	Hi there! Hi guys, A few years ago I visited a pre-Katrina New Orleans and was delighted to see banana trees in the backyard and to see balconies covered with my favourite house plants. The image stuck in my mind. Imagine my surprise when I found out that there are bananas you can grow back in my native Holland... Did some more digging around and started to like the idea... Then shelved it. But got bored last spring and picked up some passion fruits from the grocery (on sale), scooped the seeds out and sprouted them. I now have 25 potted up seedlings dotted around my apartment, and have succumbed to a new hobby that is looking to take up even more space. Next stop: musa iterans, six seeds ready to sprout. I chose this type of banana tree because it is said to like the shady conditions in my courtyard type backyard. And because this three will grow up to 12 metres acc to the seed merchant! Imagine a tree like that, growing in an inner city garden in Holland... sticking out like a sore thumb... less than a hunderd feet from a wind mill...! It will raise eyebrows!!! The tourists will be stumped... Might wake up one morning to the sound of Japanese tourist camaras clicking away Would dearly love some advice along the way, getting this hobby started... Cheers, linda-lu (nickname)

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Kylie2x Senior Member Kylie2x's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 873 BananaBucks : 1,092 Feedback: 17 / 100% Thanks: 81 Thanked 79 Times in 66 Posts Welcomes: 101	Re: Hi there! Hey Linda-lu!!! A Big Welcome from Texas!! That would indeed be a sight...LOL I Love Passi's also.. I only wish I could find them at the Market...I hope you will share some photo's with us... I look forward to seeing you around! Kylie

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