Bananas.org

Welcome to the Bananas.org forums.

You're currently viewing our message boards as a guest which gives you limited access to participate in discussions and access our other features such as our wiki and photo gallery. By joining our community, you'll have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos, and access many other special features. Registration is fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Go Back   Bananas.org > Banana Forum > Cold Hardy Bananas
Register Photo Gallery Classifieds Wiki Chat Map Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Cold Hardy Bananas This forum is dedicated to the discussion of bananas that are able to grow and thrive in cold areas. You'll find lots of tips and discussions about keeping your bananas over the winter.


Members currently in the chatroom: 0
The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009.
No one is currently using the chat.

Reply   Email this Page Email this Page
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 04-14-2019, 07:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 21
BananaBucks : 5,182
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default When to take blue java outside

I've had it inside under grow lights all winter with temps in the 70s and 80s.

What temp will it be ok to take it outside to plant in the ground?

Will it die down in the 50s?
Jp3975 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Jp3975
Said thanks:

Join Bananas.org Today!

Are you a banana plant enthusiast? Then we hope you will join the community. You will gain access to post, create threads, private message, upload images, join groups and more.

Bananas.org is owned and operated by fellow banana plant enthusiasts. We strive to offer a non-commercial community to learn and share information. Receive all three issues from Volume 1 of Bananas Magazine with your membership:
   

Join Bananas.org Today! - Click Here


Sponsors

Old 04-14-2019, 08:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 238
BananaBucks : 12,668
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 2,462 Times
Was Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

I have same question - what is lowest temp they can take once out of greenhse - and I guess, for how long (clearly 10 minutes at "x" temp unless bitterly cold, will not set them back like a whole day, etc.
Next week supposed to be reliably over 50 (barely :-). But we have a day or two in May when can drop to high 40's for a few hrs.
pjkfarm is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To pjkfarm
Said thanks:
Old 04-15-2019, 06:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 21
BananaBucks : 5,182
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Guess no one knows. You'd think on a banana forum someone would know what temp would be ok to take it outside without damaging the plant.
Jp3975 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Jp3975
Old 04-15-2019, 08:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 238
BananaBucks : 12,668
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 2,462 Times
Was Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

There was a post here a while ago which discussed temps and impact on nanna's. As I remember 50 and below sent them into deep slumber, for like a month. But how long they needed to be at that temp, do not remember - nor even if it was actually 50, or maybe a bit over? I am going to be on the safe side and hold out until night temps are reliably above 55 - which means averages closer to 58 or 60. I have had very good fruiting in years past, but unfortunately did not keep records of when I exposed them to the elements (not to mention that they were always planted in the earth - not in pots - now i have both, so am especially interested in the potted material as I have more control over that.
Anyway, check out archives and I would guess you will find the article. I will look soon :-), but still have a couple of weeks before I dump them out.
pjkfarm is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To pjkfarm
Said thanks:
Old 04-15-2019, 08:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Zone: Zone 9a
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,236
BananaBucks : 69,619
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 2,540 Times
Was Thanked 2,381 Times in 809 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 128 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Way to call folks out! Haha.

I leave my plants (namwa and unknown) in the ground year round as low as 21F with some protection. No damage on them until below 32F. I think the same is for Blue Java which is known as being cold hardy. Very little to no growth until night time temps are in the upper 50's. I have a flower that emerged this past February on my Unknown and temps were between mid 40's to upper 60's.
Akula is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Akula
Said thanks:
Sponsors

Old 04-15-2019, 08:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 21
BananaBucks : 5,182
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Sorry about that. Lol. And thanks for the info. I'll probably just play it safe and keep it inside until nighttime temps are pushing 60.

Had to move it out of my makeshift greenhouse to make room for sulmtaler chicks coming in Wednesday.
Jp3975 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Jp3975
Said thanks:
Old 04-15-2019, 08:23 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
Location: Pennsylvania
Zone: 6
Name: Erik
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 489
BananaBucks : 98,725
Feedback: 1 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 301 Times
Was Thanked 983 Times in 317 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

I have a small popup greenhouse outside with bananas in it. Daytime temps can reach the 80s inside but night time lows are in the low 40s. I have two AA type bananas and ABB types that are actively growing right now. I only bring the plants inside if the temps drop into the upper 30s. Your mileage may vary.....

Erik
geissene is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To geissene
Said thanks:
Old 04-16-2019, 07:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
Banana Man
 
sddarkman619's Avatar
 
Name: Larry
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,148
BananaBucks : 187,092
Feedback: 14 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 340 Times
Was Thanked 1,217 Times in 534 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Depends on how big they are for me.
If they are small I'd wait until the nighttime temps were at least 60°+.
That's me though.
__________________
Ca Licensed Nursery - Snail/Disease Free and Inspected:
Bountiful Garden Nursery - A1469.001

Banana Plants for Sale
https://www.bananatreesforsale.com


Sign up to the Newsletter for Updates:
Sign Up Here
sddarkman619 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To sddarkman619
Said thanks:
Old 04-17-2019, 11:21 AM   #9 (permalink)
Yug
 
Yug's Avatar
 
Location: Hawaii
Zone: 10-11
Name: Knobby D. Holme
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,465
BananaBucks : 57,567
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4,009 Times
Was Thanked 1,742 Times in 812 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 463 Times
Cold Re: When to take blue java outside

If it is above freezing, shouldn't it grow no matter what?

Where I live it is never a prob, so I really don't take note of those things.
Yug is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Yug
Said thanks:
Old 04-17-2019, 11:57 AM   #10 (permalink)
Banana Man
 
sddarkman619's Avatar
 
Name: Larry
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,148
BananaBucks : 187,092
Feedback: 14 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 340 Times
Was Thanked 1,217 Times in 534 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yug View Post
If it is above freezing, shouldn't it grow no matter what?

Where I live it is never a prob, so I really don't take note of those things.
No. Bananas are typically a tropical fruit. Some will die if it's in the 50's. many will die or get damaged in the 40's.
Depending on size and when they were planted of course.

For a young plant to just be planted straight out without being hardened ioff or acclimated can cause issue.
__________________
Ca Licensed Nursery - Snail/Disease Free and Inspected:
Bountiful Garden Nursery - A1469.001

Banana Plants for Sale
https://www.bananatreesforsale.com


Sign up to the Newsletter for Updates:
Sign Up Here
sddarkman619 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To sddarkman619
Old 04-19-2019, 01:23 AM   #11 (permalink)
Banana Plants for Trade
 
Tytaylor77's Avatar
 
Location: East Texas
Zone: 8b
Name: Ty
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,367
BananaBucks : 47,401
Feedback: 11 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 4,612 Times
Was Thanked 3,726 Times in 1,185 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 424 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

It’s all about ground temps. When soil temps about 3” down reach close to 45f-50f they will wake up or grow! Of course the warmer it is the better. A few weeks of very slow growth isn’t going to make any difference at all! Play it safe and wait until there is no chance of frost and no low air temps ever under 45f!

Good luck!
__________________
150+ Varieties!!. See profile for list. Help me add more!

Last edited by Tytaylor77 : 04-28-2019 at 09:58 PM.
Tytaylor77 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Tytaylor77
Said thanks:
Old 04-28-2019, 10:59 AM   #12 (permalink)
Formerly known as porkpi
 
Simply Bananas's Avatar
 
Location: James Island SC
Zone: 8b-9a
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 854
BananaBucks : 286,642
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 478 Times
Was Thanked 1,191 Times in 335 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 458 Times
Default Re: When to take blue java outside

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tytaylor77 View Post
It’s all about ground temps. When soil temps about 3” down reach close to 45f-50f they will wake up or grow! Of course the warmer it is the better. A few weeks of very slow growth isn’t going to make any difference at all! Play it safe and wait until there is no chance of frost and no low air temps ever u def 45f!

Good luck!
I tell people this all the time....but the the minute we get a warn day in February...I start to get calls...lol!
__________________
Afterall...doesn't everyone want a bigger Banana?

Our Banana Videos On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCii..._p_tJVXZOHAdRA
Simply Bananas is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Simply Bananas
Said thanks:
Reply   Email this Page Email this Page






Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Blue Java, Pisang Abu Perak, & Blue Torres Strait Island evaluation PR-Giants Main Banana Discussion 4 09-08-2017 12:33 AM
Blue Java? Nicolas Naranja Banana Identification 4 12-06-2013 01:52 PM
Maybe Nam Wah and Blue Java are the same ? redswe Main Banana Discussion 9 09-15-2013 03:15 AM
Craigslist Blue Java Or Blue Jive ? edzone9 Banana Identification 5 12-06-2012 07:27 PM
Blue Java ? sunfish Banana Identification 8 11-26-2010 04:49 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:38 PM.





All content © Bananas.org & the respective author.