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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-24-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,554
Posted By Art_R
Re: Blue Java x Namwah growth, first post.

I purchased my Blue Java from Going Bananas in Homestead, FL. It has produced fruit and I can verify that they sold me the real deal. I also grow namwas and there is a clear difference in color...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-22-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Art_R
Re: Should I cut off banana rack now that it's getting colder?

I live right on the border between 9b and 10a (2023 update to the USDA Zone maps) Here is my experience. If there are plenty of leaves on the plant, and if there isn't a bad freeze during the winter,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-31-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By Art_R
Re: blue javas

If you just want the fruit, try the following website: miamifruit.org
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-31-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By Art_R
Re: Which is the right banana?

I have read that Chiquita branded Bananas are all Grand Nains. That is why Grand Nain plants are sometimes called "Chiquita".
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-08-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,742
Posted By Art_R
Re: Savannah Bananas summer 2023

I like the way you have integrated your bananas with other plantings!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-12-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By Art_R
Re: Nurseries for banana trees Orlando to Homestead??

Actually Going Bananas has stopped doing mail order and they just sell in-person out of their nursery by appointment only. If you send them an email, you can arrange an appointment. As a matter of...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-06-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By Art_R
Re: Going Bananas

Did they ever respond? I'm curious because I might want to buy something from them in the spring.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-08-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By Art_R
Wind Resistance of Varieties

We live in Ormond Beach on the east coast of Florida in the path of hurricane Ian. Before I say anything else my thoughts and prayers go out to those on the west cost who lost everything during the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-08-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,393
Posted By Art_R
Re: Taste review for Orinoco fruit!

You can use a photo editor (I use Photoshop Express) to reduce the size of the photo in pixels before posting. That way you will get the exact same image, but it will appear smaller in the post.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-28-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By Art_R
Re: It's happening!

I have completely given up on posting pictures using the banana.org gallery. Here is how I do it:

1. Save a photo on Dropbox (other file sharing sites will also work).
2. Copy the Dropbox link to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-08-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Art_R
Re: Do I need to brace this?

I wasn't able to pull up your photo, so I can't comment on your particular situation. However here is my experience: I have had several bananas with fruit that didn't look like they needed bracing...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-17-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By Art_R
Re: Dwarf Namwah Variegation or wishful thinking?

The pups on my Dwarf Namwah do the exact same thing. As the pups mature, the variegation becomes increasingly less pronounced with each new leaf until the mature leaves are completely green. At...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By Art_R
Re: Update on dwarf Cavendish I moved outside

I don't have any advice for your bananas, but I do have a suggestion for future posts. You might want to try reducing the size of a high-resolution image before posting. The large size of your...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-19-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Art_R
My First Bananas of the Year

Harvested my first bananas of the year this morning. :banana_ba My Raja Puri flowered last fall and it managed to survive the winter with four leaves. The lowest winter temperature here was 32 for a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-22-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By Art_R
Re: Timing/managing mats

I also live at the northern end of 9b in Florida. I have a Raja Puri, and a Kokopo. For these two bananas, if you can protect later-season in-ground sword suckers from the cold during the winter so...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-15-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By Art_R
Re: How do I expand my collection?

You might want to look into Raja Puri (somewhat cool tolerant and it cranks out fruit like clockwork) or Patupi a.k.a Kokopo (A short cycle banana with orange tinted fruit). Palm Coast is just up...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-12-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,713
Posted By Art_R
Re: *Help* Pups don't grow

Congratulations on your new pups!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-12-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By Art_R
Re: Am I killing my first bananas?

Bananas typically don't look their best during winter. Also, don't expect much growth during the winter. I agree with Pitangadiego about bananas not needing fertilizer during the winter. As long as...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-25-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,079
Posted By Art_R
My Spring Plant Shopping

I recently did my spring plant shopping. Here are the nurseries I bought from and my experiences as a customer:

First the Banana:

I purchased a Grand Nain from Just Fruits and Exotics. Promptly...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-29-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,434
Posted By Art_R
Re: Gros Michel fruiting in Central Florida

Congratulations! I want to see the taste report also.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-29-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By Art_R
Re: Adding Patupi to my small collection

I think that you will be very happy with your new Patupi. I purchased a Patupi from Sow Exotic last year. It was a typical tissue culture plant. I planted it straight into the ground under shade...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-15-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Art_R
Re: Is this really a Patupi?

Thanks to everyone who replied to this post. Here is an update. This spring I purchased a Patupi from Sow Exotic and made a post questioning whether or not it was a real Patupi. I can now say with...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-15-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Art_R
Re: Late Fall, Winter Temp Outlook for the US

If that prediction comes true, it might mean a fourth straight year without a freeze in Ormond Beach, FL (9b). That would be good because I have two bananas which recently fruited. Fingers crossed!
Forum: Member Introductions 09-29-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Art_R
Re: Hello

Welcome to Bananas.org This is the place for banana info!
Forum: Member Introductions 09-29-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 822
Posted By Art_R
Re: Howdy from Northeast Texas!

Welcome to Bananas.org and good luck with your new banana adventure!
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