Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
09-09-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 521
Mekong Giant
Hi I'm Looking to buy a Mekong Giant pup.
Thanks ,
Bob
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-05-2021, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
Re: Siam Ruby!
Beautiful plants! I've never had much luck with them in the north even with trying to baby them inside over the winter.
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-25-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
06-29-2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,252
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-29-2019, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,639
Re: Musa basjoo never makes it
I bet it flowers this year for you. I used to bring many non hardy large varieties in for the winter by simply whacking the psuedostem in half. Then you can let them go dormant in a cool spot or if...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-29-2019, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 985
Re: Times have changed!
[QUOTE=harveyc;324719]Welcome back, Bob. I'm still slacking off, just don't cause trouble here because that makes some work for me.
How has your farm business gone?[/QUOT
Good to see you Harvey....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-26-2019, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,758
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-26-2019, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 985
Times have changed!
Years ago I was very active here and grew over 30 varieties of bananas. Getting a Gros Michel plant was akin to catching a leprechaun! I did manage to get a couple at great expense sent from Hawaii...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-25-2019, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,758
Re: Need Musa Blue Java Banana Advice
I'd be very skeptical. I've never heard of a dwarf or semi dwarf Blue Java. The regular Ice cream banana is one of the few I've been able to harvest ripe fruit from and they definitely don't have...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-25-2019, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,593
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-11-2019, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,124
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-11-2019, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,422
Re: New tree not growing.. help!
I've found when you move plants to a bigger container or, in this case from container to the ground the roots will grow out faster than the top growth. I know from experience patience is tough but...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-22-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,565
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-21-2019, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,565
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Forum: Banana Identification
05-21-2019, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Re: Florida Variegated ?
It looks to me like an Ae Ae..... depends on your zone and microclimate where to plant it. If you're in sub tropical area I would plant in an area that gets morning sun and dappled afternoon if at...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
11-17-2011, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,937
What's going on here.....?
When I first joined here looking to learn something about growing bananas in this less than hospitable climate I was welcomed by lots of great growers world wide. Because of that I've enjoyed...
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
11-17-2011, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,644
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Forum: Member Introductions
11-17-2011, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Re: New Colorado member
7 Years!!! Congrats on getting it to fruit at all in you climate.:woohoonaner:
Once you get one to do it the rest will be so much easier. Lots of good info here so make sure to search the site for...
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Forum: Banana Economics Forum
11-14-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,349
Re: My first foray into retailing
This is so cool, don't give up. Once people get to know you I bet you'll be selling lots!:woohoonaner: I wish I was closer, I'd be your best customer!
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Forum: Other Plants
11-14-2011, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 1,060
Views: 101,382
Re: My Aero~Garden...
Yup , I did get them from you . I'll have to check and see how many I have. If I have more I'll send you some for sure. Long time no "see" we'll have to talk soon. I've been really busy and trying to...
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Forum: Other Plants
11-14-2011, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 1,060
Views: 101,382
Re: My Aero~Garden...
Well I finally got some seeds planted this weekend. I'm going to be growing explosive amber, masquerade, naga flourescent puple , Thai dragon , black pearl and ornamental Christmas peppers. Wish me...
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Forum: Other Plants
11-12-2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 1,060
Views: 101,382
Re: My Aero~Garden...
Lots of great stuff you guys have growing! Sorry I haven't been around for a bit. I did start some cuttings and other things with my new system and then left it sit for a while in early fall. I'm...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-05-2011, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,383
Re: A few hours around 32F can they take it?
Good answers all. Last week we had a freak snowstorm and super cold freezing weather here with major power outages all over. I had one Ice cream banana that was about 12' tall that even after I cut...
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
10-01-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,567
Re: Happy Birthday, Bob!
Thanks Howard , Harvey and Mitchel. Harvey was refering to something I mentioned to him about leaving my present job that I hate and becoming an organic vegetable farmer....hence the new life...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
09-27-2011, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Re: New Jersey Ketchup
As a matter of fact New Jersey tomatoes are the finest on earth! Yes I'll be the first to admit I'm a tomato snob and the season's coming to an end here. It's not just me though and people from other...
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