Yes I Have No Bananas.... Yet

charx · 05-29-2008, 06:45 PM

Hi Everyone

I have come here to investigate growing bananas in my back yard! I live in southern Oregon (Ashland) where it freezes into the teens and 20's in winter and gets above 100 deg F for a couple weeks in August/September.

We get 18" of rain on average. I have a small water course in my back yard where cattails grow vigorously.

A friend of mine just came from a seminar... the man says "bananas can be grown ANYWHERE" (!)

I'm here to find out!!!

Thanks --- Charlie

chong · 05-29-2008, 07:07 PM

Welcome Charlie!

Your friend is right, you can grow bananas anywhere, but with certain precautions. Esp., if you want to grow edible bananas. There are a few that are cold hardy in your area, Zone 7, according to the USDA.

Musa Basjoo and Mussella Lasiocarpa can thrive in your area with minor winter protection. They are considered ornamental ornamental in that they fruits they produce have seeds in them. CA Gold is the most touted cold hardy banana, as is the TX Star. And with a lot of heavy winter protection, they may survive your area. These two have been reported to be from the Dwarf Orinoco Family. And my D. Orinoco seedlings have survived winters in Seattle with some protection. Though because of the cool summers, they have been slow to grow. If you have warm summers they will definitely thrive better there than here.

Most of the banana growers who want to play it safe, dig out their plants, and overwinter them inside the house or garage that not subject to freezing temperatures. There are a few threads on this subject and some have very informative pictures.

Have fun!

charx · 05-29-2008, 08:15 PM

Well that's exciting.... I will surf around the posts and figure this out!

Thanks -- Charlie

hydrojeff · 05-29-2008, 08:23 PM

well you are already here and the plants are cheap, go ahead and get one and you will see, you need two? LOL. happy growing and good luck!!!!!!!!!!

magicgreen · 05-29-2008, 09:17 PM

Man, go for it!!
Iam growing nanners in z6! If thats not a sorry climate, I don't know what is!

Kylie2x · 05-30-2008, 12:33 PM

Hey Charlie!!!
Welcome.. I look forward to seeing you around...
Kylie

mskitty38583 · 05-30-2008, 04:37 PM

welcome to the org!!!

Pablo Vega · 05-30-2008, 05:55 PM

Hey Charlie,
Welcome.. what are you waiting for?

05-29-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
charx Location: Ashland, Oregon Zone: 7-8 Name: Charlie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 157 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Yes I Have No Bananas.... Yet Hi Everyone I have come here to investigate growing bananas in my back yard! I live in southern Oregon (Ashland) where it freezes into the teens and 20's in winter and gets above 100 deg F for a couple weeks in August/September. We get 18" of rain on average. I have a small water course in my back yard where cattails grow vigorously. A friend of mine just came from a seminar... the man says "bananas can be grown ANYWHERE" (!) I'm here to find out!!! Thanks --- Charlie

05-29-2008, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
chong Senior Member chong's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: 8-9 Name: Chong Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 686 BananaBucks : 3,870 Feedback: 3 / 100% Thanks: 92 Thanked 210 Times in 127 Posts Welcomes: 117	Re: Yes I Have No Bananas.... Yet Welcome Charlie! Your friend is right, you can grow bananas anywhere, but with certain precautions. Esp., if you want to grow edible bananas. There are a few that are cold hardy in your area, Zone 7, according to the USDA. Musa Basjoo and Mussella Lasiocarpa can thrive in your area with minor winter protection. They are considered ornamental ornamental in that they fruits they produce have seeds in them. CA Gold is the most touted cold hardy banana, as is the TX Star. And with a lot of heavy winter protection, they may survive your area. These two have been reported to be from the Dwarf Orinoco Family. And my D. Orinoco seedlings have survived winters in Seattle with some protection. Though because of the cool summers, they have been slow to grow. If you have warm summers they will definitely thrive better there than here. Most of the banana growers who want to play it safe, dig out their plants, and overwinter them inside the house or garage that not subject to freezing temperatures. There are a few threads on this subject and some have very informative pictures. Have fun!

05-29-2008, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
charx Location: Ashland, Oregon Zone: 7-8 Name: Charlie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 157 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Re: Yes I Have No Bananas.... Yet Well that's exciting.... I will surf around the posts and figure this out! Thanks -- Charlie

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