Attention: HAWAIIAN GROWERS using the "Butchers Bar"
 

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1. mock intelligence of those who do this thing
2. describe what happens when you cut any plant
2a. it's worse if the tool is dull
3. detail possible negative outcome

4. do not provide alternative solution

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:woohoonaner:

Solution is simple, once you acknowledge the problem.

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So what is the proper way of removing pups?

I use a shovel or trowel. I try to cut the corm in a way to give the pup enough roots to survive.

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a Post-Hole Digger?

What if the pup is to big for the post-hole digger?

(Remember this is for where Banana Corm Weevil's live, like in Hawaii..)

Re: Attention: HAWAIIAN GROWERS using the "Butchers Bar"
 

someone on the forum recommended using a spade the other day... apparently it's better than using a standard shovel. seems sharper anyway.

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If the butcher bar wedge is too thick should something with a thinner blade be used ?

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The most common problem (poor survival) is probably a result of separating the pups too soon. IFAS here in Florida (at University of FL) says it's best to wait until sword suckers have reached about 4' height. By then they will have enough roots of their own that they will survive with just a corner of the corm coming with them. This also reduces the damage to the corm. I use a pointed shovel most of the time, sometimes resort to the digging bar when thinning and survival isn't as critical.

Happy planting!

Re: Attention: HAWAIIAN GROWERS using the "Butchers Bar"
 

One w/ 1/4' steel does well w/ cutting, but bends readily unlike the digging bar aka "Butchers Bar"..

Re: Attention: HAWAIIAN GROWERS using the "Butchers Bar"
 

I like my butcher bar.

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I don't like the butcher bar

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What's the best tool to use? Basjoo is nicely divided with the butcher bar. However, for Velutina, I would use a more delicate tool.

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Guess it all depends on soil type

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I love my pup cutter/remover. Try and remove a Pisang Klotek 6 ft pup without it. PK runs very deep and the roots are thick and tough. And no corm weevils in this neck of the woods.

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Dan have you tried using both hands to remove a 6 ft Pisang Klotek pup?

Re: Attention: HAWAIIAN GROWERS using the "Butchers Bar"
 

How did you remove that pup, PR?

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What would you consider too big? This 14 footer wasn't too big. :ha:

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WoW, at first I thought this was only just "plant abuse" by impaling the corm with the
thick wedged butchers bar but now it appears you've advanced to torturing your bananas.

Are you really using the thick wedged butchers bar which has a
very small surface area
as a pry bar, inflicting even more damage?

:woohoonaner:

Well at least it's better than using explosives. :ha:

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I torcher my Banana's to grow faster is all.. The bend occurs above ground..
At 1st I thought this was about corm weavils, but I see this is more of a Plee for a Corm Reform Forum.. I say save the roots.. :^)