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RGVGardener

10-21-2018 12:16 PM

Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

Richard

10-21-2018 12:25 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Please add your location and USDA hardiness zone to your profile.

RGVGardener

10-21-2018 12:26 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Sorry, I am in Rio Grande Valley, zone 9b.

Richard

10-21-2018 12:33 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGVGardener (Post 319703)

Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

In your location it could work well and they could be outdoors year-round.

Although some folks use 15-gallon I'd recommend at least 25 gallon each for less stunting and better quality fruit.

crazy banana

10-22-2018 12:45 AM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

I do not have any experience growing the Gros Michel (yet), but in my opinion there is NO WAY to grow a Blue Java sucessfully in a container. They get tall (up to 15' plus leaf canopy) and are extreme leaners (one in the ground even snapped in two pieces for me last week).

Richard

10-22-2018 12:49 AM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy banana (Post 319729)

... in my opinion there is NO WAY to grow a Blue Java sucessfully in a container ...

... without support.

crazy banana

10-22-2018 12:55 AM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard (Post 319730)

... without support.

Lol, I would not even try WITH support for various reasons. ;)

subsonicdrone

10-22-2018 05:12 AM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

hey Richard,
i thought you recommended 65 gallon containers
have you seen some examples lately that worked with 25 gallons which changed youre mind?

Richard

10-22-2018 12:33 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by subsonicdrone (Post 319743)

hey Richard,
i thought you recommended 65 gallon containers
have you seen some examples lately that worked with 25 gallons which changed youre mind?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard (Post 319706)

... I'd recommend at least 25 gallon each for less stunting and better quality fruit.

I got tired of frequent remarks to the contrary when posting this guide:

http://www.bananas.org/f310/richards...tml#post296373

druss

10-23-2018 04:33 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

crazy banana

10-23-2018 05:11 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by druss (Post 319818)

Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

:pics:

Richard

10-23-2018 06:20 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by druss (Post 319818)

Im currently fruiting blue java in a 200l pot, I was growing them in 100l bags, not sure why it cant be done elsewhere.

200 L is about 53 gallons ... seems reasonable.

cincinnana

10-23-2018 08:13 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGVGardener (Post 319703)

Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to have a producing plant of the Blue Java and Gros Michel types in a container? I know they aren't actually dwarf types.

Thank you!

If they do not flower you will have a boatload of pups:)

zfallon84

11-27-2018 06:02 PM

Re: Java Blue and Gros Michel in container?

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy banana (Post 319729)

I have read that banana plants grow shorter, and have less fruit, when in containers. Is this true?

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