A question or two
 

First question would be, what or where can I find educational reading material on banana's? I know this forum is good, but sometimes as a newbie it's difficult to search threads (or fully understand for that matter) when one doesn't know all the neccessary terms.

So I was thinking/hoping that there is like a Banana's for Dummies book/website where I can learn general parts, growing, lifecycle, etc.
That way I can learn the basics, then search old threads, before posting dumb questions :eek:

Second (dumb)question for the day, I have a new 14" Lady Finger that is doing fine so far in her pot, but it has what I believe is called a "pup" already.
Searching my personal horitcultural database, I would think this would cause the main plant fight for nutrients???? But I would think the main plant is to tender to attempt to dissociate at this time.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

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There is a plethora of information on growing bananas on the internet. I'd just do some searching and reading before buying anything.

As a rule of thumb each plant should be allowed a few pups that are staggered enough in size to continue the stand.

Here is something Gabe made to help ID the different parts of the banana plant.

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Is the plant potted up or in the ground?

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potted.
but I do want to get it in the ground

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I really like that

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