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![]() *****An Update!*****
All pictures from 10/20/2018.... Amazing grower, Tu'u Ghia just opened a new leaf!....Tu'u Ghia approx. 7 ft. tall and keeps growing nicely!..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Also, Paggi (Gros Michel Subgroup) keeps growing nicely!....I can't wait to taste this Nana Variety!.....I heard some awesome things about Paggi!.... ![]() ![]() Wooohoo!....Dwarf Niño it's approaching the "flowering/blooming stage zone!".....Dwarf Niño is approx. 8 ft. tall right now!.....Dwarf Niño flowers/blooms approx. 8 to 10 ft. tall!.....I have been waiting impatiently for this one to flower/blooms!.....I have seen Going Bananas Dwarf Niño mat and matches of what I'm growing as Dwarf Niño!.....We will see if it's the True To Type/Real Dwarf Niño soon!..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks for seeing/following the thread!..... *****Updates will keep coming!***** ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() Everything looks fantastic Hector!
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![]() YeeeeeeeeHawwwwwww Hector! Wow those pictures! They are so clear and amazing! Now you have to post even MORE Pictures! Amazing job bro! Everything is looking amazing!
Love the updates and pictures! Keep them coming!
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![]() Excuse me if this has already been explained. But what is the tape for? To keep the leaves from falling?
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Thank you bro!.... Must be the new iPhone XS Max!......LOL!......This thing takes breathtaking pictures!..... ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() *****An Update!*****
All pictures from 10/22/2018...... WOOOOHOOOOO!........YEEEEEHAAAAAA! The beautiful, majestic and a monster plantain "Frenchie" (French Red Plantain) pre-flag leaf is out!.....French Red is approx. 12 ft. tall right now!....One of my favorites!.....A monster plantain bunch is coming!.....What a beauty!...... ![]() ![]() ![]() Tigua (Kumunanba) Iholena keeps growing nicely!.....One of the best Nana Varieties to grow in South Florida by a study/research done in the 1990's!.....A very beautiful Iholena Nana Variety!....I love the colors of Tigua!..... http://fshs.org/proceedings-o/1998-v...20(PLOETZ).pdf https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/crane/pdfs...an%20final.pdf ![]() ![]() ![]() *****An Update is coming soon!***** ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() That does it Hector, I am packing my bags and moving to your garden!!!
Your French Red plantain is stunning and you know that I am a fan of the Iholea, impresses me too!!! Love your shares, Darla ![]()
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![]() Per the first study, Kandrian with 826 days harvest cycling time has a harvest index (HI) twice Namwa! That doesn't seem accurate but I'm not familiar with Kandrian bunch size. Are they 2-3x Namwa?
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![]() Stunning Hector!! Hey pics taken on 10-22. That was my birthday yesterday! Love that French Red and I have a spot ready for it. Hint.... Hint... LOL
Keep the awesome pics of your work coming!! John
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![]() *****An Update Of Nanas In Pots!*****
All pictures from 10/27/2018..... Woohoooo!.......Finally!.....Red Kru is pushing out the first leaf, since I got her!......Seems Red Kru is one of those Nana Varieties that prefer to be in the drier side!....I wouldn't recommend Red Kru for the novice Nana grower!....A vey picky Nana Variety!....She is in excellent condition!.....Red Kru is a stunning Nana Variety!.......Very beautiful colors!.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() TARS African Rhino Horn Plantain (verified TARS green version ARH Plantain) keeps growing nicely!.....This is the last one, after I lost the main plant during last year storm!.... ![]() ![]() Monkey Fingers it's opening a new, bigger leaf!.....Monkey Fingers new leaves have a very small red/burgundy hue underneath, once the leaves opens, it disappears!....Very nice!.... ![]() ![]() FHIA-18 Bonanza keeps growing nicely, opening bigger leaves!...... ![]() ![]() *****An Update is coming soon!***** ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() Amazing job as always bro! I’ve heard Red Kru is one of the hardest nanners to grow! It’s in good hands!
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Great to see (Red kru) putting out its first leaf, it's my favourite banana plant, well done.Rest of the bananas are looking great, can't wait until you fruit these and we see the pictures. Last edited by mushtaq86 : 10-29-2018 at 08:03 AM. |
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Mushtaq, Thank you buddy!.....I know it's your favorite Nana Variety (Mr. Red Kru)!......LOL!.....Has been mentioned before that Musa Red Kru is one of the hardest Nana Varieties to grow!.....And it's completely right!..... I will keep Red Kru at my house balcony, to let her grow bigger, stronger until next spring time, then to the ground!..... ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() *****An Update!*****
TC Nana plants keep growing in a amazing rate!.....I had to add another clear dome extension!....Master Beam you were right!.....LOL!...... Pictures from 11/02/2018..... ![]() ![]() Musa Red Kru keeps growing nicely!....Right now she is pushing out the new cigar leaf!.....What a beautiful Nana plant!.... Pictures from 11/02/2018..... ![]() ![]() ![]() Musa Red Kru and FHIA-18 Bonanza at my house balcony....... Picture from 10/31/2018..... ![]() FHIA-2 Mona Lisa recovered very well after last year storm!.....She is staring to pick up the growing pace!..... Pictures from 10/31/2018.... ![]() ![]() ![]() A picture from the Guide of FHIA banana and plantain hybrids with differences among/between FHIA Varieties (FHIA-2 Mona Lisa and FHIA-18 Bonanza)...... ![]() Pictures taken in 10/29/2018 from my FHIA-2 Mona Lisa and FHIA-18 Bonanza P-stem..... FHIA-2 Mona Lisa pictures..... ![]() ![]() FHIA-18 Bonanza pictures...... ![]() ![]() Nanas in Pots keep growing nicely!....Woohooo!......Coming next spring time, I'm going to be busy transplanting Nanas in pots to the ground!...... Picture from 10/31/2018..... ![]() Finally the Beautiful, Royal, Majestic and a Monster Plantain "Frenchie" (French Red Plantain) positioned the flower down!...... Pictures from 11/02/2018..... ![]() ![]() Thanks for seeing, following the thread!...... *****An Update is coming soon!***** ![]() ![]() ![]()
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