Pics of my "plantation"

kgardens · 08-04-2009, 11:04 AM

My 1st banana - now three (Grand Nain x Sumatrana)

My 2nd banana thanks to Adrift from this forum - It's really grown! But no pups yet

(Ice Cream)

My 3rd banana thanks to Adrift again - lots of pups from this one! (Dwarf Cavendish)

Thank you Adrift for feeding my addiction. Next year - fruit???

k.

kaczercat · 08-04-2009, 11:11 AM

they look really good they will do great in Florida !! please keep us updated with any news of pups or anything.

Richard · 08-04-2009, 12:27 PM

Cross (1st shown) is an ornamental, but the other two will bear fruit. In Florida, you could very likely have fruit next summer.

adrift · 08-04-2009, 02:08 PM

I was just wondering how you & the nanners were doing.

Ice Creams get pretty tall. I'd guess you'll see a pup when that one gets another foot on it (estimating that is a 6' fence back there). Its momma is fruiting now, there is some chatter here on the board about that, and photos in my gallery. I have the August 1st update in my camera I need to upload.

It was 18 months from ~3" tall to blooming. I don't remember exactly when that pup came up, but I think it was Jan/Feb so I'm going to predict it blooms next June for you.

Keep us up to date!

heynow · 08-04-2009, 04:40 PM

Welcome to the forums I live very close to you in Brandon. I have some different varieties that have pups. I would be willing to give you some if you like. They were gifts from another member from Tampa ( rmplmnz). They have muliplied and I would be happy to share. Glenn

kgardens · 08-05-2009, 05:35 PM

heynow - thanks for the offer but I think I'm going to wait and see how I get the ones I have through the winter before adding any to my collection.

Since you are in my area (zone 9) what did you do to get your plants through? Did you wrap them up? Use a frame? I know it's 95 degrees out there right now, but I like to be prepared

And if I have to actually build something to support a cover, well....I need lots of time. Two of mine are against a wood fence but one is in the open next to a chainlink fence. Thanks for all advice.

k.

heynow · 08-08-2009, 06:41 AM

When my plants were small I built frames out of pvc with lights in them. Last year they were to big and took a hit but they are doing good now.

Heater · 08-08-2009, 02:38 PM

I am dyng to get my first flower. I dug up my bananas and put them under the house this past winter.

I live in NC...what are the chances this would work for the winter for me?

Jack Daw · 08-08-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heater

I am dyng to get my first flower. I dug up my bananas and put them under the house this past winter.

I live in NC...what are the chances this would work for the winter for me?

I would say that if none of your plants dies, pretty big.

Bob · 08-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heynow

When my plants were small I built frames out of pvc with lights in them. Last year they were to big and took a hit but they are doing good nowhttp://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7442&size=1[/img][/url]

These would look great as Christmas ornaments rather than the little paper bags with candles folks put around their walks here. My neighbors here would expect something like that...........maybe with a Basjoo

ClevelandCATHY · 08-08-2009, 06:21 PM

heynow, Thanks for the pics. Brought my husband in to look at them. I think i might talk him into doing this for one of my bananas the winter.

08-04-2009, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-05-2009, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
kgardens kgardens's Photo Gallery Location: Riverview, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9a Name: kgardens Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 7,394 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Pics of my "plantation" heynow - thanks for the offer but I think I'm going to wait and see how I get the ones I have through the winter before adding any to my collection. Since you are in my area (zone 9) what did you do to get your plants through? Did you wrap them up? Use a frame? I know it's 95 degrees out there right now, but I like to be prepared And if I have to actually build something to support a cover, well....I need lots of time. Two of mine are against a wood fence but one is in the open next to a chainlink fence. Thanks for all advice. k.

08-08-2009, 06:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
heynow heynow's Photo Gallery Location: Brandon FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 156 BananaBucks : 39,970 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 184 Times in 29 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Pics of my "plantation" When my plants were small I built frames out of pvc with lights in them. Last year they were to big and took a hit but they are doing good now.

08-08-2009, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Heater Location: LaGrange, North Carolina Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 43 BananaBucks : 22,923 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 25 Times Was Thanked 42 Times in 19 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Pics of my "plantation" I am dyng to get my first flower. I dug up my bananas and put them under the house this past winter. I live in NC...what are the chances this would work for the winter for me?

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