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Forum: Member Introductions 06-16-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,293
Posted By CValentine
Hiya Re: Hello from France

Welcome, Iseki!

I lived in the Dordogne, near the Auvézère, but am back here in the US.
Was very common to see mats of Musa growing in many of the wet low lying areas.

Glad to have you here with...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-20-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By CValentine
Re: Basjoo in Ground Making Multiples

Hi TJ,

What size are the plants?

Please share a picture! ~Che
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 05-19-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By CValentine
Re: Transplanted Musa Basjoo not growing

Hello BanJBig,

Would you upload a picture of it and let's see if we can help you!

Thanks, ~Che
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-19-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By CValentine
Re: Maximum Human Intervention

Just BEAUTIFUL Valor_X!! :woohoonaner:

Love it!! ~Che
Forum: Member Introductions 05-16-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By CValentine
Re: Hi from Galicia, Spain Usda 10b

Hello Lukaswoky,

Hello from across the Pond...
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you NOID bananas -
Glad to have you here with us!

Welcome! ~Che
Forum: Tiki Hut 05-13-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 39,425
Posted By CValentine
Re: Keep looking up!!

Hi Cincinnana,

Love that I found your thread!
I was born in Queens, NY, during the occurrance of the Leonid meteor showers of 1966 - been fascinated by the planets, stars and sky since - Forever it...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-12-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By CValentine
Re: New member growing musa ingens

Hello Kramnotyep,

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your plants, and helping you if we can!

~Che
Forum: Member Introductions 05-11-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By CValentine
Re: Welcome CValentine as moderator!

Thank you, Jarred!

Glad to be a more integral part of, and contribute however I can to Bananas.org.

I appreciate the vote of confidence and look forward to serving this community forum!

Thank you,...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-10-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By CValentine
Re: Just joined

Hello John,

Please share a picture of your Dwarf banana beauties!
Glad to have you with us! ~Che
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-04-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By CValentine
Re: Seedlings from a variegated A'ea'e bunch

PR-Giants,

Would you please message me in regards to All43?

Thank you, ~Che
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-24-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By CValentine
Re: Is that a flower!? o_O

Looks like a flower to me...

I LOVE when they flower!!:woohoonaner:
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-23-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By CValentine
Smile Re: Once more unto the breach...

Pictures from my 2016 Dasycarpa mat...
Grown in Central Texas - 8b


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=68193&size=1http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=68191&size=1
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-23-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By CValentine
Smile Once more unto the breach...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AFLYKDT3BZAuBo2N9OR...
Musa Dasycarpa - here we go AGAIN!! :ha::ha:

I have 2 pups ready for fresh dirt - Wish Me...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-15-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By CValentine
Re: Newbie introduction

Welcome Alicia!

Love a Gardening Family...
You are living in Prime Banana growing Country - GOOD LUCK!! ~Che
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-12-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By CValentine
Re: Restarting my banana garden

Sorry to hear that you lost your plants & HOPE you are all healed up now...

I am in South Central(Bell County) Texas - I recommend Dwarf Orinoco. the ones I had are so hardy.
They die back every...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 04-11-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,101
Posted By CValentine
Re: Fox Farms potting soil

Hi Mike,

I mix my own banana soil, so I'm not sure about this particular brand.
Sorry I can't help you...

Anyone else have any input? ~Che
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-10-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By CValentine
Re: Gone Bananas!!

Hello Bronson,

Wishing you and your wife "Welcome" to bananas.org and look forward to seeing your results back on these two bananas!
Please keep contributing and uploading the beautiful pictures of...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-08-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,933
Posted By CValentine
Re: My Spring Plant Shopping

Good sized banana plant there, Art!
I love the Dragonfruit plants, too!

Cheers! ��
Forum: Member Introductions 04-07-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By CValentine
Hiya Back in Bananas.org!!

Hello to my New & Old beautiful banana friends!!

After a hiatus from this beautiful site, I am back & looking forward to getting re-aquainted with the group. :woohoonaner:

I am STILL growing...
Forum: Banana Identification 04-07-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By CValentine
Re: Need ID of large, double bananas

Not really sure - but the fruit looks like a skinny Hua Moa sample...
If it is firm fleshed, I would let it sit until the skin turns black - then wait an extra 2 days and slice it up width wise. If...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-07-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By CValentine
Re: Opinions on how many pups to remove

Hello Valor,

I am going to work my way backwards on your post...

With the Blue Java plant - I would separate the 2 larger swords from the Mother corm(if they have roots coming off, as you say).

I...
Forum: Ornamental Bananas 06-16-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
Posted By CValentine
Joy Valentine's Velutina!!

It has been an AWESOME wonder watching this M. Velutina patch grow!!

After years of TC failure & small pups constantly dying, I bit the bullet last Spring & bought from Plant Delights. I am one...
Forum: Tiki Hut 06-05-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 312,977
Posted By CValentine
Re: Share an image!

I call it: Fritillary dance of Love :p ~Cheryl
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53194&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53194)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-25-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,694
Posted By CValentine
Re: How are everyone's banana plants this winter??

Dwarf Orinoco, Orinoco & Musa Velutina pushing up already here in SC Texas.
:) ~Cheryl
Forum: Tiki Hut 10-28-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By CValentine
Exclamation Recent Earthquakes & Severe Weather

Hoping that everyone that is & around the earthquake areas this & last evening & the repercussions to outlying areas thereof are safe & out of harms way!

I hear Hawaii will be affected by this &...
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