Good dwarf plantain varieties? - Page 2

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sunfish

Easy solution plant a guava

There are guava trees at my local nursery. But they need to be able to take the high wind in that area, as it's an exposed spot. That's why I only want to put dwarf varieties there.

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

There are guava trees at my local nursery. But they need to be able to take the high wind in that area, as it's an exposed spot. That's why I only want to put dwarf varieties there.

Guavas can be grown as a hedge,they take well to pruning

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 06:09 PM

Maybe I can try that then. Do they have invasive roots that will compete for nutrients with any nearby banana plants?

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

Maybe I can try that then. Do they have invasive roots that will compete for nutrients with any nearby banana plants?

I really don't believe you ever have to worry about that happening with any plant,Just fertilize enough for both.

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 06:44 PM

What kind of guava would be good to use in my area? Frost can occur in the winter, and the lowest I've seen it get in my area are the high twenties, but only for a short time at night.

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

What kind of guava would be good to use in my area? Frost can occur in the winter, and the lowest I've seen it get in my area are the high twenties, but only for a short time at night.

The best thing is to taste different varieties see which you like.Guavas are in season now.I would think you could go to the high end nursery and sample some

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 06:52 PM

You may need to go with Pineapple Guava

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sunfish

You may need to go with Pineapple Guava

Maybe, but I saw this other kind of guava called the Cattley Guava that is supposed to be hardy down to 22 degrees. Would that work too?

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

Maybe, but I saw this other kind of guava called the Cattley Guava that is supposed to be hardy down to 22 degrees. Would that work too?

Yes small fruit but tasty

bananimal · 11-09-2011, 08:10 PM

Move to south Florida. The sugar sand drains like a sieve.

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 08:12 PM

I don't think my parents would want to move to South Florida. And I've been there. The heat and humidity is just too much for somebody who is used to the dry heat of California.

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bananimal

Move to south Florida. The sugar sand drains like a sieve.

It can rain here and my soil will stay wet for weeks.Even in mid summer dig down 1' and it's wet

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 08:14 PM

Besides, in California, you can grow pretty much anything except for things like coconut, mangosteen, and cacao.

sunfish · 11-09-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

I don't think my parents would want to move to South Florida. And I've been there. The heat and humidity is just too much for somebody who is used to the dry heat of California.

It's not bad if you live near the beach and take a dip every few hours

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 08:19 PM

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It's not bad if you live near the beach and take a dip every few hours

Too bad I live 20 miles from the coast. The closest beach is Will Rogers, 45 minute drive. When I get a house, it will definitely be near the beach.

Darkman · 11-09-2011, 08:23 PM

You'll adapt to the humidity in about two years. We enjoy Winters that are not that bad usually and I think that is our allure.

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 08:28 PM

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You'll adapt to the humidity in about two years. We enjoy Winters that are not that bad usually and I think that is our allure.

The winters here are chilly and wet. But the summers can get baking hot, especially in August and September. The funny thing is it can be twenty to thirty degrees cooler just a few miles away at the beach. 80 degrees is considered hot at the beach. In Florida, it's hot EVERYWHERE, even the beach.

venturabananas · 11-09-2011, 08:41 PM

Cali, seems like just about any guava will do well near you. You see all sorts growing around the valley. Papaya Tree Nursery has all kinds that do well just 2 miles from your house. They're all a lot more wind and cold resistant than bananas from what I've seen!

caliboy1994 · 11-09-2011, 08:42 PM

Sounds great! I just might have to get some...

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