Banana Newbie

gardengirl36 · 07-14-2013, 11:23 PM

I have no experience when it comes to growing bananas or any type of fruit for that matter

I am getting two banana plants from a neighbor who is moving. I am told they are pretty young, but I am not sure if my neighbor knows much about bananas haha. My neighbor says that they are "Musa Truly Tiny Banana" and a "Musa Gran Nain Banana". I live in zone 8b and I really don't know where to start. Ideally I would like to start off these bananas in a container, but I don't know if that is an option. I am clueless as to what type of soil or fertilizers that these plants need. I need help! I figured this would be a great place to ask for advice

Thanks for your time, and I would appreciate any advice you have.

Jose263 · 07-14-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gardengirl36

I have no experience when it comes to growing bananas or any type of fruit for that matter

I am getting two banana plants from a neighbor who is moving. I am told they are pretty young, but I am not sure if my neighbor knows much about bananas haha. My neighbor says that they are "Musa Truly Tiny Banana" and a "Musa Gran Nain Banana". I live in zone 8b and I really don't know where to start. Ideally I would like to start off these bananas in a container, but I don't know if that is an option. I am clueless as to what type of soil or fertilizers that these plants need. I need help! I figured this would be a great place to ask for advice

Thanks for your time, and I would appreciate any advice you have.

Welcome - best to start out in the container they are in.. then send some pics and questions

quendor91 · 07-15-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gardengirl36

I have no experience when it comes to growing bananas or any type of fruit for that matter

I am getting two banana plants from a neighbor who is moving. I am told they are pretty young, but I am not sure if my neighbor knows much about bananas haha. My neighbor says that they are "Musa Truly Tiny Banana" and a "Musa Gran Nain Banana". I live in zone 8b and I really don't know where to start. Ideally I would like to start off these bananas in a container, but I don't know if that is an option. I am clueless as to what type of soil or fertilizers that these plants need. I need help! I figured this would be a great place to ask for advice

Thanks for your time, and I would appreciate any advice you have.

I'm a noob too :P I have learned quite a bit from joining the site

caliboy1994 · 07-15-2013, 12:21 AM

Welcome! Yeah, it's a good idea to start those in a containers since they're not particularly cold hardy.

sal · 07-15-2013, 09:26 AM

I am newbie too. I will receive my gran nain today. My plan is repot it into a bigger pot and add some compost dirt and water it. Until it grows a good size, I will plant it in the ground probably till march or april (depending on the weather conditions).

azgal · 07-15-2013, 05:07 PM

Welcome! I am fairly new too.

BrianOC714 · 07-16-2013, 09:51 AM

Welcome. Check out the Wiki section of this site. There is lots of great information there to help you get started with bananas. I bought my first banana plants in April and now have over a dozen growing in my yard. Most of mine are in the ground and a few are in containers. They prefer a well draining soil, like a cactus mix and can do well in a container. Banana fuel is a great fertilizer for banana plants. Good luck with your plants.

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sal Newbie Location: Harlingen, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Sal Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 273 BananaBucks : 13,121 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 594 Times Was Thanked 288 Times in 95 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 846 Times	Re: Banana Newbie I am newbie too. I will receive my gran nain today. My plan is repot it into a bigger pot and add some compost dirt and water it. Until it grows a good size, I will plant it in the ground probably till march or april (depending on the weather conditions). __________________

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