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Forum: Other Plants 02-17-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,560
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

I live in the central San Joaquin Valley of California/Tulare County/Visalia City. I planted my Dragon Fruit cuttings in Sept/Nov of 2009. Well I kept them out during the winter months. Some did...
Forum: Other Plants 11-30-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,222
Posted By FamilyManDude
Cool Orin's Front Yard Mini Apple Orchard

I planted a mini apple orchard in the landscaping of my front yard. I set up trellising for these ultra-dwarf trees. I did plant these a little too closely together. Since my orchard is comprised...
Forum: Other Plants 11-14-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,560
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi M, I purchased those specific varieties (American Beauty, Physical Graffiti, Oblong, and Red Ruby) from GotEpis - (Powered by CubeCart)...
Forum: Other Plants 10-29-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,560
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

I planted seven DF cuttings on Sept. 6th and this is the only new growth so far. I took this pic today (10-29-09).
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25873&size=1...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-16-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,317
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: It's Fall Sale Time! What's On Sale Where You Live?

At my local Lowe's all fruit trees and plants are 50% off. I bought seven ultra-dwarf apple trees. These are apple scions grafted on m27 rootstock. With the sale these tiny trees were a little...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-14-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,086
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Finally!

Hi Bob, congrats on a killer find. I have been reading up on GM. It is on my must-have list. I would love to be on your waiting list, when you have one for sale/trade.
Forum: Other Plants 09-11-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,037
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: What tropical fruits can I root cuttings of?

Regarding citrus cuttings: I was able to get some lime tree cutting to root with the help of an EZ Cloner. This is an areoponics chamber with rubber collars that hold cutting in place while water...
Forum: Other Plants 09-02-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,560
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi, I got my cuttings today. :woohoonaner: I got (2) Am. Beauty, (2) Phys. Graffiti, (1) Oblong, and (1) Red Ruby. I had not heard of the last two, so I will need to learn more about them. This...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-01-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,990
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Grand Nain revisited...

Hi Cheryl, sorry that you got ripped off. That sucks.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,413
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Here is a picture of the Praying Hands banana plants, taken 08/31/09. It has been about six weeks since I received, and planted, the bare root rhizomes. I continue to maintain these plants...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,368
Posted By FamilyManDude
Talking Re: Musa Truly Tiny - Does it fruit?

Well my Truly Tiny banana plants finally arrived today (08-20-2009). These came already planted rather than bare-root rhizomes. I was surprised at the size of the plants. I expected them to come...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-10-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,413
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

I am attempting to grow bananas in the in the Central Valley of California (zone 9). This area does not have the tropical conditions that are well-known to be present in southern California. This...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,413
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

I will have a sump pump for emergencies. The plastic will cover the entire berm. It will also be buried. I will also dig a trench to rout water away. So yes this is a concern. =^)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,413
Posted By FamilyManDude
Cool Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini (sunken greenhouse)

Well, I bought the Praying Hands on semi-impulse. I knew that I wanted to try to grow a larger variety. ...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,980
Posted By FamilyManDude
How do I feed banana plants on a shoestring budget?? Eleanor’s VF-11

Hi friends, my question involves the reality that I don't need bargain nutrients, I need bargain basement nutrients. I really need to find the cheapest way to feed my new banana plants. I just...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 07-16-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 75,927
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Post a Pic of Yourself!

Here is a pic of me and the newly potted Praying Hands rhizomes. I am a new member, but I have already had a great time here.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19375&size=1...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: The Arival: Praying Hands delivered

Hi Bob, good thoughts to you. A live Frampton show is really an experience. I see him as often as I can. Here is a video that I shot of him last year. YouTube - Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: The Arival: Praying Hands delivered

Here is a pic of me w/ the newly planted Praying Hands rhizomes. http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19375&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19375&ppuser=5721)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: The Arival: Praying Hands delivered

Here they are planted. I tried to follow your instructions. http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19373&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19373&ppuser=5721)...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: The Arival: Praying Hands delivered

Here are the pics: http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19364&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19364&ppuser=5721)...
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