Banana Layering

momoese · 11-10-2008, 05:07 PM

Here's my idea of layering the garden!

Two Hawaiian Apple bunches up top, Raja Puri and Dwarf Cavendish bunches at eye level. There is a 3rd Hawaiian Apple bunch a few feet to the left but I couldn't get it in the same picture due to some leaves blocking the view.

CookieCows · 11-10-2008, 05:16 PM

Your dog is trained ... your bananas are trained .... and organic to boot!! All those nanas fruiting at once! What an awesome sight.

Deb

momoese · 11-10-2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks Deb, hopefully mother nature doesn't take the nanners from me this year. So far........knock on wood.........I have only lost one mature plant to the winds. It was a plant that decided to grow at just the right angle leaving only an inch or so of space between the p-stem and the top of my neighbors garage. The first time the wind blew that direction it snapped right at the roof line. Most of my plant training is done when they are little pups. I decide which ones stay and which ones go based on the direction they are growing and whether I think they will get enough sunlight when mature. The side closest to her garage is best for morning light, but a gamble with the winds.

magicgreen · 11-10-2008, 08:06 PM

Mitchell!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I would love to see that site in my garden!

CookieCows · 11-10-2008, 08:49 PM

What a disapointment to have your banana snap off like that.

We have wind problems off and on here too and we need to work on some protection next year.

You can see from my avatar photo how over crowded my first bed became so live and learn. Better banana training next year. I had underestimated how huge and fast the cannas would grow when I placed them in front of the bananas and then put the nanas too close together. We have another bed dug out and filled with good stuff waiting ready for next year and I'll be able to spread things out some. It won't be against the house for wind protection. I'm happy with my first year though and can't wait for year two.

harveyc · 11-11-2008, 01:18 AM

Looks great, Mitchel!

MediaHound · 11-11-2008, 07:25 AM

Yea, looks great!

Bob · 11-11-2008, 10:08 AM

Mitchell , would you please settle something for me. I have a couple of "manzano" apple bananas. I am now under the impression that these are the same as "Brazilian" and that the Hawaiian "apple" are a different variety. Do I have this straight or not? Thanks Bob

momoese · 11-11-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob

Mitchell , would you please settle something for me. I have a couple of "manzano" apple bananas. I am now under the impression that these are the same as "Brazilian" and that the Hawaiian "apple" are a different variety. Do I have this straight or not? Thanks Bob

According to Gabe Hawaiian Apple and tall Brazilian are the same plant. Monzano is different. I'm not sure what a Dwarf Brazilian is because I've never heard of Dwarf Hawaiian Apple or Dwarf Manzano.

11-10-2008, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-10-2008, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
CookieCows Member CookieCows's Photo Gallery Location: Kentucky Find me on the map! Zone: 6-7 Name: Deb Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,182 BananaBucks : 71,741 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,347 Times Was Thanked 696 Times in 393 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 159 Times	Re: Banana Layering Your dog is trained ... your bananas are trained .... and organic to boot!! All those nanas fruiting at once! What an awesome sight. Deb __________________

11-10-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
momoese Banana grower momoese's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,589 BananaBucks : 12,386 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,747 Times Was Thanked 10,886 Times in 3,310 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 728 Times	Re: Banana Layering Thanks Deb, hopefully mother nature doesn't take the nanners from me this year. So far........knock on wood.........I have only lost one mature plant to the winds. It was a plant that decided to grow at just the right angle leaving only an inch or so of space between the p-stem and the top of my neighbors garage. The first time the wind blew that direction it snapped right at the roof line. Most of my plant training is done when they are little pups. I decide which ones stay and which ones go based on the direction they are growing and whether I think they will get enough sunlight when mature. The side closest to her garage is best for morning light, but a gamble with the winds.

11-10-2008, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
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CookieCows Member CookieCows's Photo Gallery Location: Kentucky Find me on the map! Zone: 6-7 Name: Deb Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,182 BananaBucks : 71,741 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,347 Times Was Thanked 696 Times in 393 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 159 Times	Re: Banana Layering What a disapointment to have your banana snap off like that. We have wind problems off and on here too and we need to work on some protection next year. You can see from my avatar photo how over crowded my first bed became so live and learn. Better banana training next year. I had underestimated how huge and fast the cannas would grow when I placed them in front of the bananas and then put the nanas too close together. We have another bed dug out and filled with good stuff waiting ready for next year and I'll be able to spread things out some. It won't be against the house for wind protection. I'm happy with my first year though and can't wait for year two. __________________

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11-11-2008, 01:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
harveyc Been nuts, gone bananas harveyc's Photo Gallery Location: Isleton, Calif Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Harvey Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,117 BananaBucks : 260,610 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 6,024 Times Was Thanked 4,453 Times in 1,894 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,785 Times	Re: Banana Layering Looks great, Mitchel! __________________

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MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,260 BananaBucks : 1,989,193 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,855 Times Was Thanked 5,078 Times in 1,352 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,086 Times	Re: Banana Layering Yea, looks great! __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,528 BananaBucks : 205,525 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,537 Times Was Thanked 4,058 Times in 1,694 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: Banana Layering Mitchell , would you please settle something for me. I have a couple of "manzano" apple bananas. I am now under the impression that these are the same as "Brazilian" and that the Hawaiian "apple" are a different variety. Do I have this straight or not? Thanks Bob __________________

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