Banana swap anyone? (michigan)

sandercohen · 09-25-2007, 11:50 AM

Hi banana folks,

I was hoping one of you experienced banana growers might want to help me separate some pups and help me save some bananas for next year.

I have had lots of success overwintering in the ground, but i know some of you overwinter psudostems in the garage and crawl spaces. I would love some help with these methods.

anyone that wants to help could take a few of my basjoo and sikk pups, there are lots of basjoo pups that are 3 feet tall.

feel free to email me at sc(at)dharmashop.com or send a message here.

thanks

sander

mamajack · 11-14-2007, 05:44 PM

i am interested in a sikk pup. what kinds of things do you like? thanks. barb

kuma119 · 11-14-2007, 07:54 PM

I'd love some siks. I winter my orinico and bajoo in the garage which is unheated. I make a wood frame out of 2x3 lumber. I lay one inch thick styrofoam on the loor inside the frame to insulate against the cold concrete. The whole enclosure is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long. I wrap the whole enclosure with a heavy tarp and throw a whole bunch of old blankets over the top and sides for insulation. If you want to spend the money you could use insulation board but it is expensive and you have to store all this material over the summer months. I place a bucket with a little water in it for humidity and I placed a ceramic disc heater from ace hardware inside for heat. I set the thermostst for around 50 degrees and that is it til spring when it is time to re-plant. Hope this works for you. Let me know if you have any more questions. Mark

natedogg1026 · 11-16-2007, 11:33 PM

Sander, did you get my PM??

sandercohen · 11-18-2007, 02:02 PM

The bananas that were in the ground are long cut down and covered. I was not able to save any pups for trade as no one answered me quickly. maybe next year.

D_&_T · 11-18-2007, 02:14 PM

been nice to have helped, but was working 7 days aweek then

Dan

natedogg1026 · 11-18-2007, 11:24 PM

Sorry Sander.

MICHIGANANA · 12-11-2007, 07:06 PM

Anyone Else Out There From Michigan? Im From Grand Rapids And Am A Banana/tropical Addict After Living In The Virgin Islands And Maui For 7 Years...now Back Home In The Snow! This Is The First Winter For My Bosjoos In The Ground Over Winter, Hope They Survive. Ive Got Hydroponic Bananas In My House And The Leaves Are Drying Out And Turning Brown. I Mist Them Twice A Day And Have A 1000 Watt Light In The Room. The Water Was Too Cold So I Had To Get A Small Water Heater...better Now With New Growth!

magicgreen · 12-11-2007, 11:08 PM

WOW, iam starting to get interested in hydroponic banana gardening. What a coincidence. Iam Z6 Cincinnati. This is my 1st winter with bananas. Iam not going to let a little brown around the edges bother me. I just wanna keep that stem intact till May08! Then in the spring the next step is too wake it up.

MG

magicgreen · 12-11-2007, 11:10 PM

i lived in grand rapids a long time ago. Got people still there. Welcome MG

09-25-2007, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
sandercohen Junior Member Location: Farmington hills Michigan Zone: 6B Name: sander Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 BananaBucks : 15,169 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Banana swap anyone? (michigan) Hi banana folks, I was hoping one of you experienced banana growers might want to help me separate some pups and help me save some bananas for next year. I have had lots of success overwintering in the ground, but i know some of you overwinter psudostems in the garage and crawl spaces. I would love some help with these methods. anyone that wants to help could take a few of my basjoo and sikk pups, there are lots of basjoo pups that are 3 feet tall. feel free to email me at sc(at)dharmashop.com or send a message here. thanks sander

11-14-2007, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
mamajack Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,070 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) i am interested in a sikk pup. what kinds of things do you like? thanks. barb

11-14-2007, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
kuma119 kuma119 kuma119's Photo Gallery Location: Harrisburg, Pa Find me on the map! Zone: 7a Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 BananaBucks : 12,214 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) I'd love some siks. I winter my orinico and bajoo in the garage which is unheated. I make a wood frame out of 2x3 lumber. I lay one inch thick styrofoam on the loor inside the frame to insulate against the cold concrete. The whole enclosure is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long. I wrap the whole enclosure with a heavy tarp and throw a whole bunch of old blankets over the top and sides for insulation. If you want to spend the money you could use insulation board but it is expensive and you have to store all this material over the summer months. I place a bucket with a little water in it for humidity and I placed a ceramic disc heater from ace hardware inside for heat. I set the thermostst for around 50 degrees and that is it til spring when it is time to re-plant. Hope this works for you. Let me know if you have any more questions. Mark

11-16-2007, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 640 BananaBucks : 307,290 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 139 Times Was Thanked 176 Times in 110 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) Sander, did you get my PM?? __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

11-18-2007, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
sandercohen Junior Member Location: Farmington hills Michigan Zone: 6B Name: sander Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 BananaBucks : 15,169 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	sorry folks The bananas that were in the ground are long cut down and covered. I was not able to save any pups for trade as no one answered me quickly. maybe next year.

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11-18-2007, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
D_&_T 3rd winter growing indoor D_&_T's Photo Gallery Location: Northern Indiana Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Dan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 877 BananaBucks : 33,422 Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2,437 Times Was Thanked 260 Times in 169 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 342 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) been nice to have helped, but was working 7 days aweek then Dan __________________

11-18-2007, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 640 BananaBucks : 307,290 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 139 Times Was Thanked 176 Times in 110 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) Sorry Sander. __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

12-11-2007, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
MICHIGANANA Junior Member Find me on the map! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7 BananaBucks : 6,950 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) Anyone Else Out There From Michigan? Im From Grand Rapids And Am A Banana/tropical Addict After Living In The Virgin Islands And Maui For 7 Years...now Back Home In The Snow! This Is The First Winter For My Bosjoos In The Ground Over Winter, Hope They Survive. Ive Got Hydroponic Bananas In My House And The Leaves Are Drying Out And Turning Brown. I Mist Them Twice A Day And Have A 1000 Watt Light In The Room. The Water Was Too Cold So I Had To Get A Small Water Heater...better Now With New Growth!

12-11-2007, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
magicgreen magicgreen's Photo Gallery Location: cincinnati OH. Z6 Find me on the map! Zone: Z6 Name: Lynn Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 840 BananaBucks : 20,090 Feedback: 8 / 100% Said "Thanks" 422 Times Was Thanked 208 Times in 141 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 124 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) WOW, iam starting to get interested in hydroponic banana gardening. What a coincidence. Iam Z6 Cincinnati. This is my 1st winter with bananas. Iam not going to let a little brown around the edges bother me. I just wanna keep that stem intact till May08! Then in the spring the next step is too wake it up. MG __________________ (Started growing bananas July 2007) (Zone 6)

12-11-2007, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
magicgreen magicgreen's Photo Gallery Location: cincinnati OH. Z6 Find me on the map! Zone: Z6 Name: Lynn Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 840 BananaBucks : 20,090 Feedback: 8 / 100% Said "Thanks" 422 Times Was Thanked 208 Times in 141 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 124 Times	Re: Banana swap anyone? (michigan) i lived in grand rapids a long time ago. Got people still there. Welcome MG __________________ (Started growing bananas July 2007) (Zone 6)

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