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Main Banana Discussion This is where we discuss our banana collections; tips on growing bananas, tips on harvesting bananas, sharing our banana photos and stories.


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Old 10-03-2014, 08:30 PM   #21 (permalink)
 
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I live in zone 9b and have a Mahoi bought as a TC almost 2 years ago it has struggled in the cold and lost its leaves. I have a dwarf Cavendish which is related to Mahoi and it also struggled in the cold. I am planning on dumping those 2. My Namwa has done much better in the cold and produced 2 bunches already. Unless you live in an ideal climate or have a heated greenhouse you should not plan on regular food production with bananas. Many things can and do go wrong, my Namwa had a bunch blown down by wind several weeks too soon. They ripened eventually but were not as good as they could be. I am going to get a Veinte Cohol because it can produce a bunch quickly and it is not very tall so wind will be less of a problem. You will need a very sunny spot and hope you get a flower early enough in the year so it can fill out before a freeze, a rather tall order in your climate.
You must also drop the drama if you want people to help you. You say that you will soon be graduating, well the real world is much nastier than the gentle prods you have received here. There is a ton of info to be found here, do some searches with your topics and then ask questions to fill in the gaps. No one wants to repeat info that is readily available.
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Perspective of idea...Costs involved.
Quality plant that will fruit in your area<
dwarf cavendish 20.00
Plant materials. pot ,soil less mix ,fertilizers...25.00
Hydroponic lighting....250....1500.00.
Youtube videos can help you here.....It has me.
Cost to maintain and grow the plant over the winter....45.00+
Actual cost of a single banana grown under the conditions which I/you are willing to provide IF they fruited and have decided to grow....about 40.00 per banana.
Remember your ceilings will need to be 8-15 feet tall
Sooooo......



Lets change that to zone 10+..... grown outside.
plant ....20.00
fert 20.00-
light 00.00
water 2.00
cost per banana at a much higher yield...+-.30 each.
This is not a scientific answer I know .....but it is a real one.
Homegrown bananas are priceless yummy
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