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03-27-2021, 01:23 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Does anyone happen to know if I could actually grow edible bananas here in Northeastern Ohio? I plant the banana plants in the ground in summer. I then dig them back up and put them in pots. I then bring them indoors for the winter. So I was hoping that b/c they are still growing through the winter that maybe just maybe I could actually get real edible bananas. Is it possible?
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
It's probably possible, you just need the correct varieties. Someone in Illinois got some last spring from their Orinoco. They did what you are doing I think. mariadams.net or something like that
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Aww, thanks so much! I am very grateful for the boost of confidence!
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Anything is possible with enough attempts and money, but it won't be easy. You're much better off just growing dwarf varieties in large pots and bringing them in and out. Planting in the ground and then digging them out is a major stress to the plant and not going to help in your fruit quest.
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Sure you can, just don't expect a lot of hands. I have blooms about every year, usually they are late in the season or all male, so they usually don't mature enough to eat. Orinoco's are what I have bloom for me, I have plants of several different ages. I have had them fruit their 3rd, 4th or 5th seasons, wintering them over you break their growth cycle and can never tell when they will bloom. My best luck was 2007 and 2018.
2018 4 plants bloomed. Ate 5 Banana's, a bumper crop here.
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Here's one that was chocked, I cut it down to the choke and this came out.
It was male and they all fell off after awhile.
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
OMG! I’m sorry I didn’t know anybody had replied to this thread! If I had known I would have replied way sooner!
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WOW! You have totally made my day! I was feeling b/c I was figuring that more than likely I wouldn’t be able to get real bananas. When I saw your 2 messages I was so THRILLED! I am also very impressed to see your pictures of the bananas you actually grew yourself! Congratulations! Pretty cool! Okay now I know not to expect too much but hey even if I only could get 1 banana grown I’d be happy! Thanks so much for letting me know that it’s possible for me! Yay! I truly appreciate it!
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Isn’t that something! Never heard of that happening before! It’s just too ! Sorry to hear they all fell off afterward! Pretty neat anyway!
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OMG! 20- 50 gallon containers! There’s no way I’d ever be able to move or handle that sized container ever! It would me!
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Absolutely yes but only in summer, you can grow all tropical plants outside, especially bananas in North Ohio. capybara clicker
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Re: Can I grow edible bananas in NE Ohio?
Basjoo only one that will survive for good. Mike I know you grow Mekong which is similar as well.
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