Headed in for the winter

Ueberwinden · 10-11-2009, 02:29 PM

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

CValentine · 10-11-2009, 02:37 PM

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

Ueberwinden · 10-11-2009, 02:41 PM

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

CValentine · 10-11-2009, 02:44 PM

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

Ueberwinden · 10-11-2009, 02:53 PM

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

10-11-2009, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-11-2009, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-11-2009, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ueberwinden Ueberwinden Ueberwinden's Photo Gallery Location: Florence, KY Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Mike Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 BananaBucks : 44,252 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 23 Times Was Thanked 158 Times in 86 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 6 Times	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 __________________ White Horticulture Rare, Tropical, Unique

10-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
CValentine Prolific Epistemologist CValentine 's Photo Gallery Location: Bell County, Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Che Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,846 BananaBucks : 139,490 Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Thanks" 7,127 Times Was Thanked 1,782 Times in 625 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 362 Times	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 __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

10-11-2009, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ueberwinden Ueberwinden Ueberwinden's Photo Gallery Location: Florence, KY Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Mike Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 BananaBucks : 44,252 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 23 Times Was Thanked 158 Times in 86 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 6 Times	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 __________________ White Horticulture Rare, Tropical, Unique

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