reliable source of texas star

ron_mcb · 05-29-2009, 09:35 PM

delete

sunfish · 05-29-2009, 11:41 PM

Got the refund .Thanks

harveyc · 05-30-2009, 12:43 AM

So this was Ty Ty you visited? No photos of babes and goofy guys???

Too bad it was such a disappointment!

Harvey

Bob · 05-30-2009, 08:28 AM

Hey Ron, I wasn't involved but it shows what good character you have to put all this effort in and stand up for what's right when you realized what was up. I wish I had a tx star to send you. Good luck with your newest plant.

Patty in Wisc · 06-16-2009, 11:35 PM

No one knows why Ty Ty is still in business. Ron, hats off to you for trying.
There was no profit for you Ron. When I ship plants, I charge them postage and "whatever you want to throw in for handeling"... even $2.00 is nice for the "thought"! It's getting a box, packing, driving to PO etc. One time it took me 4 hours from start to finish on shipping a large plant! But, it was a trade.

proletariatcsp · 06-17-2009, 07:00 AM

I had considered buying a corM there very recently. The thing that changed my mind was their so-called Dwarf Jamaican Red. Take a look at the picture, it looks more like a Red Ensette to me. The second most discouraging fact about these fly-by-night banana resellers is that nearly all them must come from a place in Pennslyvania where cameras are forsaken. Seriously, how can anyone sell something that they cant promote from a photo of their own product? I won't buy anything on eBay without a photo to support the sellers claims; and what's really a kick in the pants is that most of Bananas.org members have albums upon albums of proof that their bananas exist, AND THEY"RE NOT EVEN IN THE BUSINESS!

I thought for a minute I might have found a good deal on a dwf Jamaican through eBay. The seller (get this) had listed for a "Thai Black," but the photo in the listing showed a dwf Jamaican. Thought about buying it anyway because a Thai Black would be cool, but then if it actually turned out to be the dwf Jamaican in the picture, well, than even better!

Today I was in HD, and they had some beautiful large Red Ensettes, Cavs, Basjoos, and what was tagged Ice Cream. Well the Basjoos were dead-on but the Ice Cream was definitely a Basjoo too. I plucked the tag off that sucka cause I'd want someone to do the same for me before I wasted $35.

Hoohaa.

hammer · 06-17-2009, 07:50 AM

What is a texas star is like a calif gold. if somebody could give me some info.

CValentine · 06-17-2009, 08:58 AM

Yes, please Share...
Is the Texas Star the same or of similar vein to the Cali Gold?? Inquiry minds want to know!!
Leaf differences, flower color, height...& all the other cool stuff...

We appreciate it!! Thank you in advance!!

~Cheryl

Bob · 06-17-2009, 09:02 AM

I think chong covers this a bit in the thread " surprise shipment from ty ty nursery.

sirmoebly · 06-17-2009, 07:05 PM

Good Old Orinoco! If your lucky

musaboru · 06-19-2009, 09:00 PM

Does anyone know how Ron is doing? I am just wondering cos I haven't seen him post for a while.

Taylor · 07-02-2009, 10:56 AM

Why can't you post the pictures? I think many of us would be interested in seeing, and simply the pictures do you denote your like or dislike for the company. It's neutral, I'd say, unless it is in the Bananas.org rules.

Jack Daw · 07-02-2009, 12:08 PM

So there really is only few California Golds out there and even less Texas Stars? Man, and considering that they are the hardiest.
Well, sometimes, somehow, somewhere... I will have them both!

Bob · 07-03-2009, 04:30 PM

Well said Ron. We know who you mean anyway.

Jack Daw · 07-03-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron_mcb

i could do what these people are doing..just sell the 10 banana varieties that i have and rename them. too bad i have morals.

Nah, too many names for the varieties we know already, it's enough just to choose one that people do not know.

Taylor · 07-26-2009, 09:13 PM

I see that!

Redwasp · 07-18-2012, 12:24 AM

I bought several banana plants from Ty Ty. They were advertised as "Texas Star". After reading this blog I am wondering what I have. What I am looking for is a banana that will grow in Central Tx. (Temple Tx.) that has good eating qualities. Is there such a banana Plant and who sells it. I have two years invested in my plants and don't want to waste any more time.
I have no problem digging them up and adding them to the compost pile.
So anyone in here who can recommend a cold hardy, good eating banana, your assistance would be greately appreciated.

Abnshrek · 07-18-2012, 07:53 AM

I ordered a Texas Star T/C and I know the pot makes a difference in growing or in the ground or my Goldfingers wouldn't be 3 times biggger other wise. :^)

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hammer Shannon hammer's Photo Gallery Location: Mountain Home, AR Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Name: Shannon Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 713 BananaBucks : 240,550 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 178 Times Was Thanked 571 Times in 253 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 12 Times	Re: reliable source of texas star What is a texas star is like a calif gold. if somebody could give me some info.

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Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,529 BananaBucks : 262,207 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,550 Times Was Thanked 4,062 Times in 1,695 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: reliable source of texas star I think chong covers this a bit in the thread " surprise shipment from ty ty nursery. __________________

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07-02-2009, 12:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jack Daw I think with my banana ;) Jack Daw's Photo Gallery Location: BA, SK, CEU Find me on the map! Zone: Dfa (Köppen-geiger) <-> 7b/8a? (USDA) Name: Jack Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,525 BananaBucks : 252,864 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2,771 Times Was Thanked 2,461 Times in 1,355 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 383 Times	Re: reliable source of texas star So there really is only few California Golds out there and even less Texas Stars? Man, and considering that they are the hardiest. Well, sometimes, somehow, somewhere... I will have them both! __________________ Thnx to Marcel, Ante, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar and *Francesco* for the plants I've received. Zeitgeist - Corporatocracy 101 (~2hrs) Zeitgeist - Moving Forward (~2.5hrs)

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Redwasp Location: Belton tx. Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Redwasp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 BananaBucks : 3,946 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 4 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: reliable source of texas star I bought several banana plants from Ty Ty. They were advertised as "Texas Star". After reading this blog I am wondering what I have. What I am looking for is a banana that will grow in Central Tx. (Temple Tx.) that has good eating qualities. Is there such a banana Plant and who sells it. I have two years invested in my plants and don't want to waste any more time. I have no problem digging them up and adding them to the compost pile. So anyone in here who can recommend a cold hardy, good eating banana, your assistance would be greately appreciated.

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Abnshrek Happy Growing Abnshrek's Photo Gallery Location: Beaumont Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b, but 9b weather.. Name: Migael / Michael Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,493 BananaBucks : 349,039 Feedback: 45 / 100% Said "Thanks" 10,447 Times Was Thanked 16,443 Times in 5,238 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,318 Times	Re: reliable source of texas star I ordered a Texas Star T/C and I know the pot makes a difference in growing or in the ground or my Goldfingers wouldn't be 3 times biggger other wise. :^) __________________ I'm a Nannerhead :^)

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