Time to separate the pups for the Spring - Page 5

LILDI_32 · 06-10-2008, 06:50 PM

Yayy! Thanks so much for this great tutorial, I successfully separated a pup and re-potted mommy and baby. Both are doing well.

It was great to have those big pictures and fool-proof (me-proof) directions! And even though it was my first time, it went so quickly because your tutorial prepared me! Thanks bunches! Now all I have to do is figure out what kind of nana I actually have! See you all in that thread!

D.C._Palms_N_Sports_Fan · 08-13-2008, 12:00 PM

I have a Basjoo that has 2 pups at the moment. One is alittle over 1 foot tall from soil line to leaf tip (its got 3 leaves now). My question is should it be 1-2 feet tall as I described? OR, should it be 1-2feet tall not including the leaves (pseudostem only)?

Thanks!

heynow · 08-16-2008, 11:58 AM

Jared why do you separate and plant by the mother instead of just leaving the pup attached? DoI need to separate these pups and plant by the mother or just leave them attached for the 3 to 4 plants per mat ?

MediaHound · 08-17-2008, 10:45 AM

I would stagger the height of the pstems on that mat and remove two of them so it would have that little one and a bigger one. Look ahead, if they are all the same height you will have a big demand for nutrients (poor yields) and a lot of banana fingers all at once!

welmij · 10-06-2008, 06:42 PM

Hello again to one & all, Thanks for the replies to my 1st post.
So now I am asking another beginner question. My seemingly rapidly growing Dwarf Cavendish had one 1 inch diameter 4 inch tall follower yesterday and this evening has 3 more shoots but they are all very small so far.

How many do I want to keep? When do I detach them? etc.

kaczercat · 10-29-2008, 04:06 PM

Hi everyone, I have a musa gran nain that stopped growing , the mother plant is sending up new pups up so can i cut the mother stalk witch is rotting to the ground?? thanks.

revolutionman · 02-15-2009, 06:13 PM

LoL

Sounds like you've doinked yourself with the shovel handle a few times.

I've been doing this in such a rudimentary way. Basically lining the shovel up and applying my body weight until that distinctive crunching sound has passed and then wiggling the babe loose. I'm just now beginning to make compost, in a ditch, so it will be a good while before i have any usable material. been contemplating grabbing some cow pies from the dairy up the hill to help out or pass the time.

Now i can amend my practice though. Thanks for the info.

u397 · 03-24-2009, 10:55 PM

I just bought a Super Dwarf Cavendish. There are 3 stalks/plants in the pot. Should I separate them into different pots. If yes, how should this be done? Just cut it off/dig it out at the root level in the soil, as described by MediaHound?
They are all about the same height (about 1 foot each). Does it matter which one is the mother plant?
Any suggestions would be appreciated as this is my first banana plant.
Thanks.

Robert

brydon1 · 05-09-2009, 04:19 PM

great how to for us beginners

But can some one give a tutorial like that for my Musella Lasiocarpa??

What is the difference between a pup and a suckling??

xavierdlc61887 · 05-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brydon1

great how to for us beginners

But can some one give a tutorial like that for my Musella Lasiocarpa??

What is the difference between a pup and a suckling??

they both mean the same thing, its actually sucker though, um theres also 2 types of suckers.....water suckers(NO GOOD.....DESTROY THEM) and Sword Suckers(GOOD.....these are what u want to keep)

bzbatl · 06-25-2009, 02:11 PM

I've given away dozens of bananas to friends and family over the last few years digging them up at the end of the year and storing them through the winter.

I've never thought of transplanting them during growing season. Is this a good idea with our current 90+ degree weather? I have quite a few pups already, and if this will help them propogate even quicker, I'm all for it!

hilashes · 08-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xavierdlc61887

.....water suckers(NO GOOD.....DESTROY THEM) and Sword Suckers(GOOD.....these are what u want to keep)

hi there, how can you tell what is a water sucker and sword? I have two 2ft. tall pups and one little guy about 4 inches tall (which has stayed that size for most of the summer, would that be the water sucker?)

john_ny · 08-17-2009, 02:47 PM

The water suckers have broad (banana plant like) leaves. The sword suckers have several narrow (sword like) leaves, before they start putting out regular shaped leaves. I wouldn't destroy any of them. The water suckers will make perfectly fine plants. It just might take a little longer.

hilashes · 08-17-2009, 03:59 PM

Hey thanks John! Leaving them all alone just makes my life easier. lol

Heidi

u397 · 08-17-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilashes

hi there, how can you tell what is a water sucker and sword? I have two 2ft. tall pups and one little guy about 4 inches tall (which has stayed that size for most of the summer, would that be the water sucker?)

Here is a thread that talked about sword and water suckers - very helpful info from all the contributors:
Water suckers

cherokee_greg · 08-28-2009, 01:04 PM

I do not know what kind of banana this is my question is should I take off the pups if there pups ? I have no idea.
I will try and attach a picture bare with me I just put this banana in the ground two days ago.
thanks

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welmij Jim Location: South Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 9/10 Name: Jim Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 406 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring Hello again to one & all, Thanks for the replies to my 1st post. So now I am asking another beginner question. My seemingly rapidly growing Dwarf Cavendish had one 1 inch diameter 4 inch tall follower yesterday and this evening has 3 more shoots but they are all very small so far. How many do I want to keep? When do I detach them? etc.

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revolutionman revolutionman's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 26 BananaBucks : 682 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Welcomes: 1	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring LoL Sounds like you've doinked yourself with the shovel handle a few times. I've been doing this in such a rudimentary way. Basically lining the shovel up and applying my body weight until that distinctive crunching sound has passed and then wiggling the babe loose. I'm just now beginning to make compost, in a ditch, so it will be a good while before i have any usable material. been contemplating grabbing some cow pies from the dairy up the hill to help out or pass the time. Now i can amend my practice though. Thanks for the info.

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u397 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 733 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring I just bought a Super Dwarf Cavendish. There are 3 stalks/plants in the pot. Should I separate them into different pots. If yes, how should this be done? Just cut it off/dig it out at the root level in the soil, as described by MediaHound? They are all about the same height (about 1 foot each). Does it matter which one is the mother plant? Any suggestions would be appreciated as this is my first banana plant. Thanks. Robert

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bzbatl Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 198 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring I've given away dozens of bananas to friends and family over the last few years digging them up at the end of the year and storing them through the winter. I've never thought of transplanting them during growing season. Is this a good idea with our current 90+ degree weather? I have quite a few pups already, and if this will help them propogate even quicker, I'm all for it!

08-17-2009, 02:47 PM	#93 (permalink)
john_ny Member john_ny's Photo Gallery Location: Staten Island, NY - southernmost county in NY State. Find me on the map! Zone: USDA7- Sunset34 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 945 BananaBucks : 50,582 Feedback: 5 / 100% Thanks: 178 Thanked 804 Times in 313 Posts Welcomes: 20	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring The water suckers have broad (banana plant like) leaves. The sword suckers have several narrow (sword like) leaves, before they start putting out regular shaped leaves. I wouldn't destroy any of them. The water suckers will make perfectly fine plants. It just might take a little longer. __________________ John

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cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,611 BananaBucks : 8,290 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 974 Thanked 512 Times in 257 Posts Welcomes: 197	Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring I do not know what kind of banana this is my question is should I take off the pups if there pups ? I have no idea. I will try and attach a picture bare with me I just put this banana in the ground two days ago. thanks __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA

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