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wordwiz · 11-06-2009, 10:02 AM

I just joined and of course received the message that this would be a good time to post an introduction.

I'm from Cincinnati, OH and this is my first time trying to raise bananas. Mostly, I grow tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, carrots, etc., plus some sweet and hot peppers.

Last year, I raised a lot of toms and some peppers, along with a few Angel's Trumpets and Kenaf Hibiscus to sell. Didn't get rich, but made enough to cover all my growing expenses and buy a metal shed. I also work with the Hamilton County Fair and like to exhibit unique or rare plants there. One of them this year was the Hibiscus which happened to be the Taiung-2 (sp?) variety - I looks a whole lot like a pot plant - so much so the Sheriff's deputies inspected it.

Ordered Darjeeling Giant seeds since they are suppose to be able to survive in Cincinnati winters; minus their foliage, I guess. But that will be a question for next fall.

I also have built a small (12'x16') greenhouse where I have about 40 tomato plants and four heads of lettuce (in hydro) growing.

Mike

Richard · 11-06-2009, 10:08 AM

Welcome!

stumpy4700 · 11-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Welcome, I am a former Buckeye from Dayton. What kind of banana are you trying out this year?

LilRaverBoi · 11-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Welcome to the site! You've come to the right place to talk about plant stuff and learn about bananas! Best of luck with all your plants.

CValentine · 11-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Hi Mike!

Transplanted Texas from the Buckeye State - Hailed from Wilmington, Ohio, worked at Lunken Airport.
Now I'm in Zone 8a...LOVE my bananas!!

Glad to have you with us! ~Cheryl

Eric · 11-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Welcome aboard, Mike

! Got lots of info here on bananas & all kinds of plants! If ya Luv Hibiscus you'll Luv Cheryl! She's got lots of different varieties! If ya have any questions about using the forum, just ask.
Have Fun!

cherokee_greg · 11-06-2009, 04:01 PM

welcome Mike

cherokee_greg · 11-06-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wordwiz

I just joined and of course received the message that this would be a good time to post an introduction.

I'm from Cincinnati, OH and this is my first time trying to raise bananas. Mostly, I grow tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, carrots, etc., plus some sweet and hot peppers.

Last year, I raised a lot of toms and some peppers, along with a few Angel's Trumpets and Kenaf Hibiscus to sell. Didn't get rich, but made enough to cover all my growing expenses and buy a metal shed. I also work with the Hamilton County Fair and like to exhibit unique or rare plants there. One of them this year was the Hibiscus which happened to be the Taiung-2 (sp?) variety - I looks a whole lot like a pot plant - so much so the Sheriff's deputies inspected it.

Ordered Darjeeling Giant seeds since they are suppose to be able to survive in Cincinnati winters; minus their foliage, I guess. But that will be a question for next fall.

I also have built a small (12'x16') greenhouse where I have about 40 tomato plants and four heads of lettuce (in hydro) growing.

Mike

Mike is this the plant you had in the fair
PlantFiles: Detailed information on Swamp Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Texas Star, Scarlet Hibiscus Hibiscus coccineus

If so I just received some of these seeds. It does look like pot.

wordwiz · 11-07-2009, 08:53 AM

cherokee,

No, mine was a lot taller and did not have any blooms, at least not when I dug it up to take to the fair (mid-August) It looked like this.

Mike

moonboy87 · 11-07-2009, 10:18 AM

Yup, that sure looks like pot, haha. Welcome to the site! ^_^

Abnshrek · 11-07-2009, 10:24 AM

Welcome and Happy Growing.. No matter what you like to grow... Looks like weed to me too..lmao

Jananas Bananas · 11-07-2009, 10:30 AM

Here's a decent picture. I see some similarities, but more differences I think. Picture pulled off the internet:

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wordwiz Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 41 BananaBucks : 2,438 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Welcomes: 0	Who can resist an invitation to post! I just joined and of course received the message that this would be a good time to post an introduction. I'm from Cincinnati, OH and this is my first time trying to raise bananas. Mostly, I grow tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, carrots, etc., plus some sweet and hot peppers. Last year, I raised a lot of toms and some peppers, along with a few Angel's Trumpets and Kenaf Hibiscus to sell. Didn't get rich, but made enough to cover all my growing expenses and buy a metal shed. I also work with the Hamilton County Fair and like to exhibit unique or rare plants there. One of them this year was the Hibiscus which happened to be the Taiung-2 (sp?) variety - I looks a whole lot like a pot plant - so much so the Sheriff's deputies inspected it. Ordered Darjeeling Giant seeds since they are suppose to be able to survive in Cincinnati winters; minus their foliage, I guess. But that will be a question for next fall. I also have built a small (12'x16') greenhouse where I have about 40 tomato plants and four heads of lettuce (in hydro) growing. Mike

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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: 1,748 BananaBucks : 10,718 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 1,151 Thanked 565 Times in 283 Posts Welcomes: 210	Re: Who can resist an invitation to post! welcome Mike __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA

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wordwiz Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 41 BananaBucks : 2,438 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Who can resist an invitation to post! cherokee, No, mine was a lot taller and did not have any blooms, at least not when I dug it up to take to the fair (mid-August) It looked like this. Mike

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