Forum: Contests!
11-18-2009, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 13,828
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Forum: Tiki Hut
06-24-2008, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,125
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-20-2008, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 1,325
Views: 151,654
Re: What did you plant today (bananas)?
This is my third attempt this year at starting my papaya plants. This germination method was very successful. The seeds were soaked for 48 hours in warm water. They were then transferred to a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-20-2008, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,486
Re: Does fertilizer expire?
I would not dissolve a granular fertilizer. Most granular fertilizers are meant for a controlled release over time. I would worry that it may be either too acid or too basic and burn the plant and...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-19-2008, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,706
Re: Ensete Ventricosum "Maurelli" trouble.
Banana can recover from strong sun. I planted a banana under extreme sun conditions. It was intended only as a temporary space filler. It was planted on a full south facing wall in the summer. ...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-16-2008, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,075
Re: Mulching ?
I don't mulch. I actual have had very good success growing St. Augustine grass around the bananas. I just make sure to feed my bananas every month during the growing season. The ground is mostly...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-12-2008, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 13,414
Re: Banana Trees Around The Neighborhood
Mason,
I have a Mediterranean backyard and working on a sub-tropical front yard. I am growing pummelo, oranges, lemon, avocado, three types of peaches, grapes, passion fruit, feijoa, and guava. ...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-12-2008, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2008, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,216
Re: New bloom and bugs
I have never worried about it. It is probably one of the least toxic to use.
FROM WIKIPEDIA -
Neem oil is not used for cooking purposes but, in India and Bangladesh, it is used for preparing...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2008, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,216
Re: New bloom and bugs
I have use neem oil throughout my garden on everything expect my bananas since nothing really bothers them, not even large grasshopper. It is not as effective as other chemicals can be but it sticks...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-08-2008, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,216
Re: New bloom and bugs
Can it be slugs that are attack the new leaves? I had some slug damage this spring on a potted pup. On my Cannas they eat straight through an unopened leaf. With the Canna the leaf opens to form...
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Forum: Tissue Culturing & Other Propagation Techniques of Banana Plants
06-06-2008, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 61,823
Re: Tissue Culture
Would anyone like to post a good link about tissue culture for bananas. I am not looking to do it but am interested in how it works.
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