Im a Newby
 

Hello everybody, Im new to growing bananas. I grew up in a small town in Maine. My Grandmother had an amazing banana plant when I was little. Since then I have always wanted one. I moved to California a year ago and decided to grow one of my own. I was really happy to find this site full of excellent info and great people who know their stuff. I am happy to be a part of this community.

Chris Morris

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Welcome Chris.

Nice looking Maurelii your growing there. Are you just growing the one or do you have others yet? lol Because it is addictive!

Michael

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Welcome xmoose, must be a bit of culture shock . What part of maine were you from, I had friends in the Limington/ North Hiram area west of Old orchard beach. There's lots of folks here who can help you with all things banana. Good luck with them.

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Youre right, it IS addicting !!! After I planted my first one and saw it triple in size in 2 weeks i decided to order a couple more.... any suggestions for a zone 9 -10 ?

California was a HUGE culture shock. Everything is different here. But, the weather sure makes up for the things that I dont care for!

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Welcome, Chris! Your climate is a bit cool so it may be a challenge to get a plant to fruit there but you should be able to get many to grow well. I'm east of you in the Delta. If you're in the area, let me know and I'll loan you a shovel so you can dig up a pup. I am also hoping to camp for a few days at Point Reyes so we could possibly meet up and I could hand off something to you then, if you're interested. I recently nominated myself as chair of the NorCal welcoming committee, so welcome! :D

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Thank you very much harveyc !
Thats a very good offer. As I said, I am just getting started and dont have much. If your willing, Ill take anything that you have too much of, or have an abundance of, or just want to get rid of. LOL. I think you know what I mean. LOL Just let me kknow when youll be in the area and we can arrange to meet. Im not far from point rayes.Ill look you up when I get over your way as well!
Thanks again. Thats VERY kind of you.

Chris Morris

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If you can, please remind me around June 21 as I may be going over there that next week of the following. Just send me a PM and I'll "dig something up"! lol

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Welcome to the site! The people are great and there are tons of great resources. Best of luck with your banana! And yeah, it definitely IS addicting!

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Welcome xmoose

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Welcome to the family, Xmoose. Just remember...neva go against the family!

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Thanks for the welcome everyone. Its nice to see that people here are soo friendly !!
LilRaverBii, I would NEVER let the new family down !!

Chris

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Oops, I meant Bananaman88 sorry. Havent had my first coffee yet....... Better go do that now

Chris

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Welcome aboard! We are all bananas here to some degree.