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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-22-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Musa AE AE pictures & question

Thanks Again Everyone!

I read through all the different threads and I feel much more comfortable/knowledgeable then before at least. The newest leaf looks more variegated so it seems for now to be...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 06-21-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,510
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Massachusetts Banana progress 2011

Hey Crabman,

Falmouth is a beautiful area, I used to spend a lot of time down there when I was younger. I bet you would have really good luck with figs in the ground in your area, I have two that...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 06-20-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,510
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Massachusetts Banana progress 2011

Nice plants tmc2009

You have the right idea planting them in big wide pots if your overwintering them inside.

It's about time we get some real nana growing weather here.

Bill
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-20-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Musa AE AE pictures & question

Thanks for all the great info Varig8

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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-20-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Musa AE AE pictures & question

Ray,
It's funny you mention Yankee, I can see it out my window. LOL!

Thanks Sandy,
Like I said the bigger one never was as white anyways so that's most likely the case. I did use the same...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-20-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Musa AE AE pictures & question

Thanks Tony, I won't give it any fertilizer for the rest of the year and I'll try and pick out the slow release pellets.

Bill
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-20-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,752
Posted By BILL MA
Musa AE AE pictures & question

Hey Everyone,

I had the opportunity this past winter to grab some ae ae's when I was visiting my parents in S. Fl. this winter. I do have a question on them since I really haven't seen to many...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-14-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,709
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Musa Basjoo?

Don't worry about the red in basjoo, they often grow red when there maturing. My very large patch is showing similar characteristics after a cold winter.

Bill
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-20-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,015
Posted By BILL MA
Tropical Massachusetts!!!

Hello All,
It's been some time since I've posted pictures of my little slice of zone 6b tropics. Hope you all enjoy the pictures.

Here's the front of my house that I've managed to fill up pretty...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-02-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,553
Posted By BILL MA
Re: fertilizer for Musa Basjoo

Clare,
I hear you on the shipping costs on the nana fuel. I used it last year with crazy results, I'm ordering again even if it seems high. You could always order enough for two years.

Bill
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-12-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,434
Posted By BILL MA
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

By the way the biggest nana I dug up and hauled to the basement (orinoco) had a circumference of 30 inches at the base. 9 foot clear trunk, it was a heavy sucker!

Bill
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-20-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

These bad boys are still green and decent from last night 25.6 low! By the way this is a 10 degree weather man screw up. They called for 36 low, Thanks weather men for nothing! I could have saved...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-13-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,994
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Banana Pics From PA

Rick,
Like I said before, you really have done a awesome job! It will be really nice next year to mix up some cocktails under your tiki hut. Well done!!! Your butia is looking great there such a...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-13-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,089
Posted By BILL MA
Re: Nanners with thick P-stems for zone 6-7?

Howard, how big was the sikkimensis you tried to over winter and how long was it in the ground? I was thinking about leaving my red tiger from triple oaks in the ground but now I'm not sure. Your...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-13-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,434
Posted By BILL MA
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

Keep them dry Nate, as you already know. Has anyone ever sprayed fungicide on the stems before wrapping, might help keep the rot down. Copper is obviously poisonous but we don't eat basjoo fruit...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-01-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,612
Posted By BILL MA
Separating Super Dwarf Cavendish Pups!

Hello Everyone,
I just thought I would share how I separated My pups on my super dwarf very easily, without losing hardly any roots. Also what I use for my soil mix that has worked very well for...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-28-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Hey everyone,
This is what I used for fertilizer on my nanas and this is where I found it. Most of you probably know about it but the stuff really worked amazing. I used way more than they said and...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-23-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Is it common for these to grow that fast in warmer zones? I can tell you all for sure that This June-Mid July was like April May weather normally. No Sun Ever!

I really was not convinced at...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-23-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Thanks again guys! Bob as for the zone 7a think I right on the edge, who knows with all the maps out there. If it is a zone 7a a it's the coldest, and longest one to warm up. Much different then...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-17-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Thanks again guys, I really have found a passion for tropicals and plants that don't belong here without help in the colder months.

LilRaverBoi, thanks man, I live 10 miles N. of Providence RI. at...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-17-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Saltydad, the only palms that I'm using the heating cables on is the Washingtonia Robustas. They are not even close to hardy but they are such a awsome palm that grows like mad. I figured the only...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-16-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
Re: 1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Thanks Guys! Aaron I'm glad your daughter liked them, they would be a bit cheaper then ae ae too! LOL.

Here's where the heat cables came from, I have two 48' cables under them. I haven't shut...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-15-2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,245
Posted By BILL MA
1 Year Basjoo Growth in Mass.

Hello everyone,
I thought I would share my success story with everyone in the northern zones of banana growing. This is my 3rd season growing bananas in Massachusettes with nice growth every year. ...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-11-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By BILL MA
Starter Bananas

Hello banana lovers!
I was wondering how people feel about banana 72 pk plugs? Mostly how long they take to start growing into good sized plants. My reasoning on this is, people around my...
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