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can't-grow-bananas · 05-17-2008, 12:03 PM

Hello to everyone.
I just want to say hello as this is my first thread and I just registered a few moments ago.I have had problems trying to get my banana plants growing after the second year.I have already threw 2 plants away this year as nothing is happening,no leaves yet,just seems dead,they seem to grow brilliant when I buy them.I give the plants plenty of water and tomato feed,any tips on feeding and growing them after the growing season will be great.

Thanks to you all

Lagniappe · 05-17-2008, 12:29 PM

Welcome to the org !
Don't ever give up on your plants. I've had some remain dormant for most of the growing season and start up long after I gave up on em . Some of my plants are just now pushing leaves this year too. I think it's because of the cool season we've had thus far . Even Mushy,refried,bug infestested,"OMG this thing has had it" plants have suprised me with new growth or pups.
You'll see ,one day you may change your log-in to "Errrbody can grow bananas!"

BTW....what zone are you in ?

Richard · 05-17-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by can't-grow-bananas

Hello to everyone.
I just want to say hello as this is my first thread and I just registered a few moments ago.I have had problems trying to get my banana plants growing after the second year.I have already threw 2 plants away this year as nothing is happening,no leaves yet,just seems dead,they seem to grow brilliant when I buy them.I give the plants plenty of water and tomato feed,any tips on feeding and growing them after the growing season will be great.

Thanks to you all

Too much water will cause the roots to rot. The soil around the roots can't be dry or soggy, but needs to be in-between. If you have them in pots, the best place to check the soil is in the holes at the bottom of the pot. If it is soggy, then it is not time to water.

If you are going to buy a specialty fertilizer, try a "Palm" food, rated something like 8-4-8. A "Rose" food rated 12-5-10 would also be good. Follow the directions on the package.

lorax · 05-17-2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome aboard! I have no cold season, but I have had bananas go dormant on me before. I generally just wait for them.

Dean W. · 05-17-2008, 05:47 PM

Welcome to banans.org.

05-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
can't-grow-bananas Location: Cheshire, UK Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 169 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	New To This Hello to everyone. I just want to say hello as this is my first thread and I just registered a few moments ago.I have had problems trying to get my banana plants growing after the second year.I have already threw 2 plants away this year as nothing is happening,no leaves yet,just seems dead,they seem to grow brilliant when I buy them.I give the plants plenty of water and tomato feed,any tips on feeding and growing them after the growing season will be great. Thanks to you all Last edited by can't-grow-bananas : 05-17-2008 at 12:14 PM.

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Lagniappe Banana Padawan Lagniappe's Photo Gallery Location: North La Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Pete Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805 BananaBucks : 8,079 Feedback: 20 / 100% Thanks: 185 Thanked 154 Times in 92 Posts Welcomes: 236	Re: New To This Welcome to the org ! Don't ever give up on your plants. I've had some remain dormant for most of the growing season and start up long after I gave up on em . Some of my plants are just now pushing leaves this year too. I think it's because of the cool season we've had thus far . Even Mushy,refried,bug infestested,"OMG this thing has had it" plants have suprised me with new growth or pups. You'll see ,one day you may change your log-in to "Errrbody can grow bananas!" BTW....what zone are you in ? __________________ I'm not tipsy ! I'm just not very articulate and maybe a lil tipsy .

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