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08-28-2020, 12:54 PM | #21 (permalink) | |||
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
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Please don't judge in saying the I know it all because I don't. Please don't question why I am on this forum like you just did. I always listen and Im always learning. [QUOTE Quote:
Yes, cooler climates will induce bananas to grow taller and so will shade but when you say that your banana plants snap then is a big question and I was only trying to help you figure out what it might be. (mysore? (big bunches though) When I said 9ft It was a quick shoot confused with another. I later posted a picture with a Manzano next to a 10 ft PVC to remind myself ..did you see it? So yes, I can attest to having 12ft plants and taller and also shorter flowerings at 9-10ft. One more thing...when I put Lol it means to be funny not made fun off.I was trying to add some humor to the story while we live through these tough times of 2020.I think I have been a contributing member to this forum and I have always tried to help in whichever way I can. Again,if I offended you or anyone in any way I apologize. Last edited by Greenie : 08-28-2020 at 01:54 PM. |
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We are all on this forum, because we love growing bananas, Rene AKA Greenie, has been on this forum, from the beginning and has a lot of experience growing bananas, not too mentioned he is one of the nicest people that you'll ever meet and will always help where he can. Bananas.org is what it is today, because of the hard work people like Rene have put into this forum. With the Covid 19 pandemic this year, I thought everyone would have the Love Thy Neighbour attitude on this forum. Last edited by mushtaq86 : 08-28-2020 at 03:14 PM. |
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
Am I the only one that was nervous to click on a thread titled "I pulled out my Manzano"?
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09-12-2020, 07:48 PM | #28 (permalink) |
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
I had what was supposedly a Manzano probably 10 yrs ago. I recall it being a weak grower as well. I can't recall now where I got it, if it was a trade with another forum member or an internet purchase. I just recall being disappointed in how it grew. I think it eventually just withered away and the next banana I put in the exact same spot grew well. Go figure!
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09-12-2020, 08:16 PM | #29 (permalink) |
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
I love manzano. The ones from the wild grove are the best bananas I have ever tasted. They are about as thick in the base as a basketball.
I have a feeling that we are all talking about slightly different strains within the variety, if that is a thing..... I dunno Last edited by Backyard Banana Joe : 09-15-2020 at 11:26 AM. |
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
This thread is interesting to me for a couple of reasons. I've noticed that a few people living on the west coast like Brazilians a lot more than Manzanos, and vise versa on the east coast. I grew Manzano for about 30 yrs. Because they are my favorite tasting bananas. I also grew dwarf Brazilian because of recommendations from people in California growing them. They never came close to delivering the described flavors of a Brazilian. I'm sure I had true Manzano and Brazilian. I just concluded that the difference in climate made the difference in taste. I don't care what the variety is, as long as I enjoy the fruit.
I have to say that tall and skinny , or plants that snap with small bunches, doesn't describe what I have grown in S. FL.. as Manzano. If you live in S. FL. don't let this thread discourage you from trying Manzano. Anywhere else, they may not be nearly as good, I don't know, I live here. I am a firm believer in getting rid of what's not working out. I have grown 50 + varieties and am down to only 2 now. Everything else had to go for one reason or another, pups too much, too tall, fruit taste, hardiness, ect... You would think acquiring a true Manzano in S Fl. Would be easy, since they are plentiful here. Not so easy, just like many other plants purchased from reputable sources, I have several times been given the wrong varieties, labeled wrong, ect.. It happens. All I'm saying is, make sure you have what you think you have, before discouraging others of a particular variety. Taste is very subjective, so much so, I could never take anyone's word for it. That's why I grew 50+ varieties. I hope everyone reading this thread is encouraged to give what interests you a try, and see how it works out for you!
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I'm growing 2 different Manzano - one from a small TC and the other from a pup. I won't be surprised now if they end up being completely different. I'm curious... what are those 2 varieties that hit the sweet spot for you?
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09-15-2020, 06:19 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
Manzano and Chini Champa.
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
I have a manzano and it's tall and skinny, and has yet to fruit for me. 2 years now, maybe 3. The goldfingers beside it however fruit every year, and also sometimes ahve a slight apple after taste. I'm about to pull the manzano too.
Maybe put in a d> brazillian and see what comes of that. I like plants that fruit consistently every year. The goldfinger stays planted as even now I have 4 bunches filling out even in winter.
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I think someone should send up a real deal Manzano to California and see if it's different from the tall skinny manzanos growing there already.
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Mine are from a member on here, I got from years ago. adn if you think you have the real deal, send a pup my way and we'll see what happens? Yes?
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Re: I pulled out my Manzano.
Glad to find this thread, so it's not just me growing a Manzano and hating the way it grows! I bought mine from someone on a different website, a skinny pup in Nov 2021. It went through a freeze okay but then never really recovered. All my other bananas recovered very well. I moved it to less than prime location just to see if it ever does anything. It's still only as tall as when I got it due to the frost.
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what many people fail to realize, or it seems like they do, is everybody has different soils. mine is golden sand, which holds no moisture. some bananas grow ok in it, but many do not. many other things like slight differences in weather, one extra frost can do it.
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my manzano's and my gros michal, which i think is a dwarf, guit growing good while the cow manure and compost was good [not used up]. i tried putting fresh cow and compost on top with little effect. so i am working with compost tea. but have not done so yet because both are freshly replanted. but thanks to hurricane erma, i might have stumbled upon a different way of planting. 10 mats so far, planted with 8 different varieties of bananas has been working fantastically in my yard and my soil for most plants. it takes me a week and a half to prepare a hole for a banana. i am working on hole number 11 as we speak. at this time i am not giving up any information until i know more about what i am doing. maybe november. and i will probably not know totally for 2 to 3 years. thanks for turning me around about the ph meter, in this it was extremely helpful. what is your moisture reading the day after it rains? 3 days?
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