someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present

lea · 01-17-2010, 02:33 PM

I am looking for information how and when to plant my new banana tree present carolina king banana in athens georgia that is why i became a member I also grow a lot of other plants palms and other trees

Abnshrek · 01-17-2010, 03:57 PM

Hello & Welcome from the Sportsman's Paradise :^) I believe the banana you have is the same thing as a texas star or Cali Gold I do believe. I'm not to far off :^)

ron_mcb · 01-17-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lea

I am looking for information how and when to plant my new banana tree present carolina king banana in athens georgia that is why i became a member I also grow a lot of other plants palms and other trees

since you live in athens ....just plant it after mothers day that should be your safest bet.. with the late frosts

cherokee_greg · 01-18-2010, 01:14 PM

plant it after the frost.
Welcome

Jack Daw · 01-18-2010, 03:30 PM

To my knowledge, there are 3 particular banana varieties I would one day want to have in my garden: California Gold, Carolina King and Texas Star. They are said to be the 3 hardiest varieties out there, so I think it will fruit for you in Georgia with proper care. Good luck!

Abnshrek · 01-19-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ron_mcb

since you live in athens ....just plant it after mothers day that should be your safest bet.. with the late frosts

I know farmers that are done planting in the first week of may in wisconsin.
What is a late frost in Georgia?
Mother's Day in the second Sunday in may I believe.. just thought it would be warmer, and Easter or mid april would be a safe bet?

Jack Daw · 01-19-2010, 03:17 AM

Lea, could you please post here a picture of your Carolina King banana?

Randy4ut · 01-19-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Daw

To my knowledge, there are 3 particular banana varieties I would one day want to have in my garden: California Gold, Carolina King and Texas Star. They are said to be the 3 hardiest varieties out there, so I think it will fruit for you in Georgia with proper care. Good luck!

Don't expect it to fruit for you in Athens, GA unless you plan on digging it up and bringing it inside when the weather turns cold. Sorry, but your growing season is like mine.... WAY TOO SHORT!!!!
I am sure you will enjoy your banana even if it is just for ornamental value. BTW, do you have a picture of it?
Best of luck from SE TN!!!

ron_mcb · 01-19-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek

I know farmers that are done planting in the first week of may in wisconsin. What is a late frost in Georgia? Mother's Day in the second Sunday in may I believe.. just thought it would be warmer, and Easter or mid april would be a safe bet?

well in theory you are right.. Weather here is tricky. For several years late frost have been a threat to the peach industry. I have seen trees break dormacy and flower then get flowers knocked off as late as mid-late april. Since shes new i want to save her the worry. Never know what will happen this year with frosts.. The people in miami and key west are still scared i bet.

Abnshrek · 01-19-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ron_mcb

well in theory you are right.. Weather here is tricky. For several years late frost have been a threat to the peach industry. I have seen trees break dormacy and flower then get flowers knocked off as late as mid-late april. Since shes new i want to save her the worry. Never know what will happen this year with frosts.. The people in miami and key west are still scared i bet.

I know people definately don't want to worry about frost. I know last year it was 80F in march here. I drove 3 hours north to load up a truck and I was in a sweat shirt & shorts and it was snowing like crazy. I think most folks in Georgia & Alabama got some of that, maybe even N. Florida. I bet that sucked !

cowboyup4christ · 04-11-2010, 01:56 PM

Some people claim the Carolina King is nothing more than a Dwarf Cavendish, and I have had no luck with Dwarf Cavendish in North Carolina, but was wondering does anyone know for sure if it is the same or is different.

Abnshrek · 04-11-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboyup4christ

Some people claim the Carolina King is nothing more than a Dwarf Cavendish, and I have had no luck with Dwarf Cavendish in North Carolina, but was wondering does anyone know for sure if it is the same or is different.

I read the very same thing.. a couple places.. :^)

LilRaverBoi · 04-11-2010, 06:32 PM

Welcome to the site! Hope you enjoy it here and learn a lot. Best of luck with your new banana!

mike · 04-11-2010, 09:16 PM

Welcome lea. I leave my plants in the ground year round. Some years they do fine some years they are knocked to the ground but come back. I agree with the other members after last frost. This is a guess if its potted and growing good then it want hurt to wait and make sure you are safe. I am betting its safe here but I have been wrong. I dont know anything about this plant. Ty Ty is the only site that I have noticed us these names Carolina King and Texas Star. I know how a lot of members feel about them. We more than likely know these as something else. If anyone knows please advise. Good luck lea.

Abnshrek · 04-11-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Welcome lea. Ty Ty is the only site that I have noticed us these names Carolina King and Texas Star. We more than likely know these as something else. If anyone knows please advise. Good luck lea.

Like Jim stated previously the Carolina King is a DC.. and I'm almost certain the Texas star is a Dwarf Orinoco like the CG. (kinda like how many synonyms (alter ego's) does Glui Khai have..(its a bunch) lol) :^)

cherokee_greg · 04-12-2010, 08:47 AM

So there may not be such thing ? How sad some people can claim that they sale these and thats not what they are. I even saw pictures of them and they claim to be really a cold hardy banana there should be a law.

sunfish · 04-12-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Welcome lea. I leave my plants in the ground year round. Some years they do fine some years they are knocked to the ground but come back. I agree with the other members after last frost. This is a guess if its potted and growing good then it want hurt to wait and make sure you are safe. I am betting its safe here but I have been wrong. I dont know anything about this plant. Ty Ty is the only site that I have noticed us these names Carolina King and Texas Star. I know how a lot of members feel about them. We more than likely know these as something else. If anyone knows please advise. Good luck lea.

Another listing,http://www.jdandersen.com/files/jdandersenbananas.htm

blownz281 · 05-20-2010, 02:10 PM

One problem is placing have no idea what they are selling. Dealer send them a list and they think wow that sounds neat lets get it. HD here in Wilmington had a 12ft Queen palm for $100.00 sitting bare root with the native palms here for sale. They did have a sign saying not cold hardy. NOW why the heck did they waste a awesome palm like that!! Cause they screwed up or didn't care and wanted to make money. I have wanted a CK just for the name since I live in NC haha. But not a fan of cavendish really,plus gave all mine away to my mom and a friend in a trade. Do all three of these plants look alike side by side? Would be neat if someone could post a pic on here like that. Mug shots!

cowboyup4christ · 05-20-2010, 04:45 PM

Yeah me to but I am happy with my dwarf Orinocos and my gold fingers. still waiting to see how the pysang Ceylon is gonna do didn't winter well but is coming back just vary skinny. my DOs grew slowly all winter so I am hoping for some action this summer. they are about 6 ft tall now. My balbasina is about 8 ft now. just planed a gran nan that I rescued from slowes and it is growing like mad.

blownz281 · 05-20-2010, 05:58 PM

shocked you found a gran nan at lowes. Sucks when you live in a apartment and have a small balcony. Limites how many plants and there size with pots. But soon I hope we can get into a house,but as long as the plants are healthy thats all that matters. They can grow large when in the ground. Where in NC is your city?

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Abnshrek Happy Growing Abnshrek 's Photo Gallery Location: Beaumont Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b, but 9b weather.. Name: Migael / Michael Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,493 BananaBucks : 319,368 Feedback: 45 / 100% Said "Thanks" 10,447 Times Was Thanked 16,443 Times in 5,238 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,318 Times	Re: someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present Hello & Welcome from the Sportsman's Paradise :^) I believe the banana you have is the same thing as a texas star or Cali Gold I do believe. I'm not to far off :^) __________________ I'm a Nannerhead :^)

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cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,357 BananaBucks : 365,638 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 8,066 Times Was Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,665 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 335 Times	Re: someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present So there may not be such thing ? How sad some people can claim that they sale these and thats not what they are. I even saw pictures of them and they claim to be really a cold hardy banana there should be a law. __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA http://gardenjot.com/garden/view/1980/Gregs-Banana-Farm

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blownz281 Location: Coastal NC Find me on the map! Zone: 8b coastal Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,373 BananaBucks : 478,994 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 440 Times Was Thanked 756 Times in 534 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 14 Times	Re: someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present One problem is placing have no idea what they are selling. Dealer send them a list and they think wow that sounds neat lets get it. HD here in Wilmington had a 12ft Queen palm for $100.00 sitting bare root with the native palms here for sale. They did have a sign saying not cold hardy. NOW why the heck did they waste a awesome palm like that!! Cause they screwed up or didn't care and wanted to make money. I have wanted a CK just for the name since I live in NC haha. But not a fan of cavendish really,plus gave all mine away to my mom and a friend in a trade. Do all three of these plants look alike side by side? Would be neat if someone could post a pic on here like that. Mug shots!

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cowboyup4christ cowboyup4christ's Photo Gallery Location: Carthage NC Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Jim Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 327 BananaBucks : 79,944 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 14 Times Was Thanked 217 Times in 93 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present Yeah me to but I am happy with my dwarf Orinocos and my gold fingers. still waiting to see how the pysang Ceylon is gonna do didn't winter well but is coming back just vary skinny. my DOs grew slowly all winter so I am hoping for some action this summer. they are about 6 ft tall now. My balbasina is about 8 ft now. just planed a gran nan that I rescued from slowes and it is growing like mad. __________________ Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. In Christ Jim Babb Chile peppers go good with anything even naners and Ice Cream http://www.uponhigherground.com/waddscreek/ http://www.hs.facebook.com/pages/Car...m/254209619224

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blownz281 Location: Coastal NC Find me on the map! Zone: 8b coastal Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,373 BananaBucks : 478,994 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 440 Times Was Thanked 756 Times in 534 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 14 Times	Re: someone gave me a carolina king banana as a present shocked you found a gran nan at lowes. Sucks when you live in a apartment and have a small balcony. Limites how many plants and there size with pots. But soon I hope we can get into a house,but as long as the plants are healthy thats all that matters. They can grow large when in the ground. Where in NC is your city?

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