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Abnshrek

01-26-2014 09:53 PM

Famous Banana Growing Quotes..

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Originally Posted by bananimal (Post 238561)

About Sulfate of Potash --- trick I got from a certified organic nurseryman. Apply just before bloom shows to force the flower a bit earlier. The stuff I got is from Diamond K --- the ultra fines version 0-0-50 ---- 2 to 3 tbls per mat for 2 applications one week apart. Got all my mature naners to the fruit stage last year to avoid the cold --- which luckily never came. Great stuff!!!

I think this one qualifies.. I had 12 flowers this last year with this bit of knowledge.. :^)

Abnshrek

05-07-2014 08:49 AM

Re: Famous Banana Growing Quotes..

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

I am a firm believer of a Mycorrhizae root dusting and Epsoma Plantone or Hollytone to kick start the root system, that is what I use on some of my new plants. I used about a cup each in a ten gallon container when I up potted this banana last summer.
Once that foundation is laid I'm good. Over winter this plant filled a ten gallon container with thick fuzzy white roots edge to edge while adding about 12 inches in height and 5 new leaves.
Side note.... this plant outgrew a Viente (Cohol) under the same conditions by 3x....pretty robust outcome for being under lights, this was not expected.

I'm a firm believer too.. Big Fuzzy roots leads to big healthy plants.. The Plant being referred to above is AE AE if your wondering..:^)

crazy banana

05-07-2014 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek (Post 244348)

I'm a firm believer too.. Big Fuzzy roots leads to big healthy plants.. The Plant being referred to above is AE AE if your wondering..:^)

I like that stuff, too. However, using a cup of it like the quote says, seems an awful lot... I paid $30 plus shipping for 8 oz from Peaceful Valley.

Abnshrek

05-07-2014 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy banana (Post 244354)

I like that stuff, too. However, using a cup of it like the quote says, seems an awful lot... I paid $30 plus shipping for 8 oz from Peaceful Valley.

Well that is an awful high price to pay for so little.. I used to get mine from Richard (The 25lb bag, but he has 1lb for $19.61) in a larger quantity, and previous to that from Marshall Grain Company in the 11lb bag.
I don't know about the cup method, but a half cup for sure mixed thoroughly into my soil mix.. I always coat the bottom of the Banana in question that's getting planted as well.. :^)

cincinnana

05-07-2014 12:31 PM

Re: Famous Banana Growing Quotes..

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Originally Posted by crazy banana (Post 244354)

I like that stuff, too. However, using a cup of it like the quote says, seems an awful lot... I paid $30 plus shipping for 8 oz from Peaceful Valley.

That would be a cup each of Espoma Plantone and Hollytone......not Mychorrhizae.
I liberally dust the roots with the Mych.

crazy banana

05-07-2014 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana (Post 244359)

That would be a cup each of Epsoma Plantone and Hollytone......not Mychorrhizae.
I liberally dust the roots with the Mych.

Thanks for the clarification. That is pretty much how I do it.
Makes better sense now. Great product!

Abnshrek

05-13-2014 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek

Never grew them so have no clue.. I like wasting my time & $$ on something I can hopefully eat.. :^)

You take that to the Bank (this is reference to growing in-edibles).. :^)

Abnshrek

05-29-2014 09:59 PM

Re: Famous Banana Growing Quotes..

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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 245661)

By the way, there is no cure for the human disease of growing bananas...

This one almost got away..
I would say Someone said less is more when it come to water come winter.. but who said it 1st? :^)

Abnshrek

06-10-2014 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammocked Banana (Post 246586)

like abnshrek said: "3 hands in spring/summer is better than 10 in the fall for us up north."

I like that one.. :^)

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