Transplanting damnaged babanas

infinatenexus · 02-18-2007, 01:06 PM

Yesterday I loaded up about 20 Banana trees into the back of my truck. the only "down side" is that they were all damaged, and had the trunks cut about 1' above the ground. I got them at a house we are having torn down at work, and couldn't make it there in time to beat the demolition equipment.

Basically all I have is the roots and the bottom foot of the trunk. I planted them in my yard and mixed in a generous amount of mushroom compost. I was wondering what the chances of survival were for the little fellas?

the flying dutchman · 02-18-2007, 01:57 PM

Depends on were you are. I would say if the weather is fine and no more
cold is coming up the changes are good.

infinatenexus · 02-18-2007, 03:44 PM

Well I am in florida, so I guess I am ok.

the flying dutchman · 02-18-2007, 04:50 PM

Lucky you are. They would not make it overhere in the netherlands.

ron

pitangadiego · 02-18-2007, 05:07 PM

As long as it is warm, and you do not overwater, they should be fine. Worst case they will pup and die and you can go from there.

MediaHound · 02-18-2007, 08:53 PM

Yep these should fare pretty well.
Among other things, don't plant them too deep.

infinatenexus · 02-19-2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MediaHound

Yep these should fare pretty well.
Among other things, don't plant them too deep.

what constitutes "too deep"?. I planted them at about the same depth they were before I dug them up, I assume thats kosher?

the flying dutchman · 02-20-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinatenexus

what constitutes "too deep"?. I planted them at about the same depth they were before I dug them up, I assume thats kosher?

KOSHER

ron

infinatenexus · 03-01-2007, 12:43 PM

thanks guys for all your help, the ones that have a trunk left are starting to put out new growth.

tlturbo · 03-01-2007, 01:35 PM

Yep, you will soon see what looks like a little round green tube coming up from the center of the trunk. I have bought plants that were too big to ship and they did the same thing. In a couple of months, you won't know the difference.

Terry

MediaHound · 03-01-2007, 02:16 PM

Yea, thats kosher as Ron concurred...
I would say planting the corm 1 foot under soil is too deep.
You just want to cover it with a few inches of soil or compost or whatnot.
I have seen bananas growing upwards of 15' while the corm was suspended in mid air amongst the litter and downed branches etc. on the forest floor.
So, generally speaking, there's really no "too shallow" in my book. But I have seen plants that struggled only to be dug up and discovered that they were suffocating about a foot under.
It's usually not a concern, but when it is, it's sometimes overlooked.
Thats all I'm saying... not a big deal but just wanted to throw it out there...

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infinatenexus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 3,368 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Transplanting damnaged babanas Yesterday I loaded up about 20 Banana trees into the back of my truck. the only "down side" is that they were all damaged, and had the trunks cut about 1' above the ground. I got them at a house we are having torn down at work, and couldn't make it there in time to beat the demolition equipment. Basically all I have is the roots and the bottom foot of the trunk. I planted them in my yard and mixed in a generous amount of mushroom compost. I was wondering what the chances of survival were for the little fellas?

02-18-2007, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
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MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,281 BananaBucks : 2,606,088 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,895 Times Was Thanked 5,125 Times in 1,365 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: Transplanting damnaged babanas Yea, thats kosher as Ron concurred... I would say planting the corm 1 foot under soil is too deep. You just want to cover it with a few inches of soil or compost or whatnot. I have seen bananas growing upwards of 15' while the corm was suspended in mid air amongst the litter and downed branches etc. on the forest floor. So, generally speaking, there's really no "too shallow" in my book. But I have seen plants that struggled only to be dug up and discovered that they were suffocating about a foot under. It's usually not a concern, but when it is, it's sometimes overlooked. Thats all I'm saying... not a big deal but just wanted to throw it out there... __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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