Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-12-2017, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,355
Re: variegated AeAe on e-bay
I bought a dwarf Gros Michel from PR Giant and the the plant is doing wonderfully ,so I would have no problem ordering from him in the future.
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
03-30-2017, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,643
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
07-17-2016, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,137
Re: HELP! What did I do?
Just a guess, but if your water is softened with salt that could be problem. It might be building up in the soil. However I'm not an expert on water softener systems.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-14-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Giant Gran Nain
I'm so excited right now!! I have a Gran Nain in a 30 gallon pot that has a base that measures 27 inches in circumference !!! It measures 15 feet tall with huge leaves. I'm really hoping to see a...
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Forum: Other Plants
07-14-2016, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Re: Coconut
Ya, I grow my coconut in a container and move it in the greenhouse for the winter. I've found the the yellow dwarf variety grows the best for me. It's almost taller then me now. Gives a real feeling...
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Forum: Member Introductions
06-18-2016, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Re: cutting off leaves
You have to look at the leaves as though they were solar panels. The collect the sun to produce energy to power the fruit production.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-16-2016, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,195
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-16-2016, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,232
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-16-2016, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,232
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-12-2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 924
Re: Manini are delicious!!!!
If that plant is a Manini I'm excited!!! . I have never tried to grow one of those yet. Haven't had the confidence to try. It's doing really well. My wife is in school and she always has the laptop....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2016, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 924
Manini are delicious!!!!
I ordered a dwarf Gros Michel from Keith (PR Giant) and he sent a couple of Manini fruit (and an extra mystery pup) along with my order! Let me start by saying if you order from Keith you will NOT be...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-21-2016, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Re: New guy.
I have a heated greenhouse that I put my bananas in during the winter and that helps me out alot. You are right though ,that Gros Michel does not like the cold. It is doing very well now that spring...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-14-2016, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Re: New guy.
I grow Gran Nain, Orinoco , namwah, Gros Michel , Thai black, Manzano, veinte cohol, and red iholene. Oh, and ice cream. I've had fruit from Gran Nain and Orinoco. My ice cream is getting close. I'm...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-14-2016, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Re: New guy.
I've been growing bananas here in Missouri since I was 12 years old and now I'm 38. I've had great success and have even tasted the fruits of my labor as they say. Over wintering as all you have to...
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
05-14-2016, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,469
Re: Fertilizer
Not sure on potassium alone , but there is a product called Sul po mag . I like to sprinkle a small handful around the base of my plants and they seem to love it. I would be gentle with potassium...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-08-2016, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
05-08-2016, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,469
Re: Fertilizer
I really do like that Banana Fuel!! It's from wellspring gardens. I've had great success wuth it so far.
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Forum: Other Plants
05-07-2016, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Re: Coconut
I have a coconut palm I've had for 3 years now. It grows about 2 to 3 fronds a year ,but honestly I'm just glad I've kept it alive this long considering I live in Missouri .
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Forum: Other Plants
05-07-2016, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Re: Coconut
Oh yes, I had fresh coconut in Costa Rica and it is so good, especially the sprouted ones!!!
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Forum: Other Plants
05-07-2016, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Re: Coconut
That is so cool!! It's interesting to see how a coconut begins!!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-10-2016, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
Re: Organic banana question!
I know what you mean, most of them are usually smaller but these are really fat and a lot straighter then normal bananas. I will begin my investigation tomorrow and I will keep you all in the loop on...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-10-2016, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-10-2016, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
Organic banana question!
My wife recently bought bananas at Aldi supermarket , upon eating these bananas I realize they have to be a different variety then your everyday cavendish that you get everywhere. They are much...
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Forum: Banana Identification
10-06-2015, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,334
Re: Ice Cream/Blue Java banana?
Just curious, does it have a redish colored midrib on the leaves? If it does it could be a namwah,which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-24-2015, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 834
Cananga Odorata and fructosa
I am growing both here in Missouri and so far the Odorata hasn't bloomed but the fructosa has and the scent is amazing!!!! Especially if you spray the plant with water. I recommend this plant to...
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