Headed in for the winter
 

I decided it was too dangerous to wait any longer, so I dug up the bananas that I had planted around the top part of the property. I now have several pups that I can seperate from this years growth.





I was looking out the window in my bathroom and the landscape looks different without the bananas. I can't wait until they can safely emerge again in the Spring 2010. The tallest banana was given to me, and it grew about 3+ feet this season. Does anyone have a guess of what it might be? I thought it was a Dwarf Cavendish.

Michael

Re: Headed in for the winter
 

Hi Michael!

I'm not sure on the type of banana, but lucky you having such good growth on your plants!
I'm busy bringing mine in too. :) ~Cheryl

Re: Headed in for the winter
 

cheryl,

Next Spring I have some Ensente, I am planning to add to the landscape. One of them is a Snow banana that I grew from seed.

Michael

Re: Headed in for the winter
 

Awesome Michael!!

I've not had any success in growing bananas from seed, what was the method you used?

Thanks for sharing in your successes!! :) ~Cheryl

Re: Headed in for the winter
 

Cheryl,

I first soak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours, then I use coco coir for the medium. I place them into small plastic container (deli containers or I like the small heavy storage containers you can buy). I keep them on a heating pad ( if you are using one intended for sore muscles make sure it doesn't have the new auto off feature.) I keep the haet at 75-80 degrees. Make sure the coir is kept moist.

Michael