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Old 08-25-2006, 05:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I ordered a "MySore" Banana Plant from Ted Taylor of "Greenearth Inc." a couple of weeks ago, when the Plant arrived I carefully opened the Box, to get the plant out. When I got the plant out it was Squashed and almost completely broke off at the bottom of the plant, even though it was packed well in the triangle box. It looked like someone at the Post Office had played football with the box!!I finished cutting off the plant but it still rotted.. Here's the Photo:



So I sent Mr. Taylor an Email telling him the condition of the Plant after it arrived. He stated he was sorry and he would send me an extra Plant for having to wait because of the messed up plant. Here are the ones he sent me today!! They are both around 18" and very healthy Plants. I'm in no way connected to Mr. Taylor or "Greenearth Inc."...I just like to give Credit when it it's due. He treated me right and I will for sure order from him again. Just thought y'all might want to know.

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Old 08-25-2006, 05:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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He's got a good rating on Garden Watchdog too, except for one fella that sounds more like a miscommunication than anything. He's on my list of sources too. Along with Wellspring Gardens and A and B Tropicals.

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Grean Earth Inc. (also banana-plants.net banana-plants.com greenhousebusiness.com and God knows how many other domains)

WellSpring Gardens

A and B Tropicals

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Any others that have a good Garden Watchdog (or similar) rating and good product line?

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Old 08-25-2006, 06:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Mike, I agree with you 100% !! "Wellspring Gardens" and "A&B Tropicals" are also Great Banana Plant Dealers...I have ordered from them also and get Great Plants!!...

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Old 08-26-2006, 08:06 PM   #4 (permalink)
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If anyone else here knows Banana Plant Dealers that are trustworthy and ship good plants, please list your favorites!! That will help all of us especially beginners!!

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Going Bananas in Homestead..Don & Katie Chafin have 5 acres in a great climate...excellent to deal with and great hosts if you ever make it to Homestead for a tour.

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Ive gotten several from Wellspring on Ebay, I must be one of his best customers! He sends very nice healthy plants. I always keep an eye on his auctions. I won a couple of auctions from A & B Tropicals, but havent received the plants yet.
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I have to agree with Rmplmnz. Going Bananas is my favorite source also.

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Remember Frank's well-manicured lawn? It grows smaller and smaller.
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Old 08-27-2006, 04:21 PM   #9 (permalink)
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You are so Right Carolina!!! LOL !! Maybe by next year, I will not have to cut the Grass!!!


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Who needs grass? Just a path through the jungle will do!

I've gotten several of my banana's from Going Bananas. At least that's what the tags from K-Mart say.
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I have used banana-plants.com for several of my purchases. They always come in great shape and have never had any problems with them.
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Me too,
Greenearth aka www.bananaplants.net aka www.banana-plants.com is definately a trusted seller around this neck of the woods.
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I ordered a "MySore" Banana Plant from Ted Taylor of "Greenearth Inc." a couple of weeks ago, when the Plant arrived I carefully opened the Box, to get the plant out. When I got the plant out it was Squashed and almost completely broke off at the bottom of the plant, even though it was packed well in the triangle box. It looked like someone at the Post Office had played football with the box!!I finished cutting off the plant but it still rotted.. Here's the Photo:



So I sent Mr. Taylor an Email telling him the condition of the Plant after it arrived. He stated he was sorry and he would send me an extra Plant for having to wait because of the messed up plant. Here are the ones he sent me today!! They are both around 18" and very healthy Plants. I'm in no way connected to Mr. Taylor or "Greenearth Inc."...I just like to give Credit when it it's due. He treated me right and I will for sure order from him again. Just thought y'all might want to know.

Happy Banana Raising,

Frank

I have tons of mysore corms available, and I guarantee they wouldnt look like that when you got them. Take a look at the selection at www.worldwideplants.com
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frank, how long does it take your bananas to "plump up" after you recieve one from mail order? Do they usually arrive very limp looking?
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Some has came limp looking and some look like they just dug them. Just give them a few days and they will straighten up!!!

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Northern Tropics in Muncie, Indiana is a good one. Of course, I'm a little biased!
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