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TylerH

11-16-2006 01:18 AM

Newbie Questions

Hi everyone, I am a newbie to banana plants but am eager to get started. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with some tips on which banana plants to start out with? I live in central Ca 9-10, I am looking for a smaller banana plant that grows 6-8 ft and has edible bananas that I can grow in a pot. Thanks for any replys

Kylie2x

11-16-2006 10:45 AM

Re: Newbie Questions

Hey and Welcome!!!!
I like growing Goldfinger.. It is a very hardy plant has high wind resistance and some cold tolerance, grows to about 12 ft. Mine hasn't produced bananas yet but I should have some this coming summer...
Kylie

MediaHound

11-16-2006 11:44 AM

Re: Newbie Questions

A few of us are trying out the Dwarf Lady Finger, why not give it a shot. It's claimed to easily fruit while growing in a pot.

http://www.bananas.org/showthread.php?t=583

Gabe15

11-16-2006 12:55 PM

Re: Newbie Questions

Your easiest option is a standard 'Dwarf Cavendish', they are one of the most common banana plants you can buy and stay small and will fruit in a container very easily.

TylerH

11-16-2006 02:07 PM

Re: Newbie Questions

Thank you guys for the quick replys, what do you guys think about the dwarf brazilian and dwarf orinoco trees? and how big of pots do you suggest these be put in?

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