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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 08-04-2025, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Dwarf Orinoco fruiting in Raleigh, NC

I saw that method being used on several types of bananas at the fairgrounds in Raleigh, N.C. many decades ago. I may be mistaken but I think it was Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery, just outside...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-27-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Thumbs up Re: Blue Java with over a 19' pseudostem

A beautiful big blue bunch without even trying!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-27-2025, 08:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,041
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Experimenting with creating filtered coarse sand for corms

For myself it would be, because even if others recognize some negative trait such as maybe large variegated patches that may burn in the sun, I have enough space to plant it and see what babies it...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-10-2025, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Speed

Do you also end up with some charcoal in that final burn? I have been wanting to try making charcoal as it can do wonders for soil. I did not realize that the ash would hold moisture like that.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-13-2025, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,390
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: What's the best propagation method for this situation?

" the buds in the upper leaf scars are not going to be dominant"

Great info for propagating! What are your methods for making the main growing point go dormant?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-13-2025, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,390
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: What's the best propagation method for this situation?

Well you do not mention any other offshoots so I think leaving the new shoot still attached to it's VDN mother, but cutting it's trunk off after it has attained enough size and destroying its growing...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-27-2025, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: I harvested some nicely variegated water suckers

Sounds like natural "vertical propagation" by the plants "raising" their growing point. Does not explain the increased girth though.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-27-2025, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: I harvested some nicely variegated water suckers

What do think caused the bigger than normal rhizomes?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-19-2025, 05:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Namwa

It has exceeded my expectations. It holds 9 leaves now, puts out a new leaf every 2 weeks, and does not skip a beat. All my other bananas just keep a leaf or two or even none over winter. Will try to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-16-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Namwa

Do you think the seeds did not get good pollination, were not mature, or something else?
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 03-02-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Two water suckers growing closely together - what next?

I agree. You should wait until they are bigger. Seems you have plenty of fertilizer laying on top of the soil so I would not add more. Just do not over water, give them as much full sun as you can or...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-25-2025, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Namwa

Hope you find more seeds but not by potentially cracking a tooth. Must be nice living in the tropics.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-22-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Namwa

That makes sense to me. To clarify, if I am reading this right, the variegation and the dwarfism was deep down inside the probable original tall all along as a recessive gene. I'm guessing dwarfism...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-21-2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Namwa

Interesting that the dwarf and tall would vary that much in variegation color. I would have thought that the two would have originated from a single Namwa parent plant ay some point. Does this mean...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-24-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Speed

Thanks for sharing that info. I have used a mix of grass clippings and straw but not with a manure slurry. I will try it. When the circus used to come through here every spring I would drop off a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-25-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,041
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Attack of the wild Puerto Rico Banana seedlings!

Thanks for the tip on the twisted leaved sprouts. Of the two I got they do just seem to resist any efforts to get them to grow like the other sprouts. I have even tried a very mild nutrient spray to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-17-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,041
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Attack of the wild Puerto Rico Banana seedlings!

Yes the variegated ones are much weaker than the green ones. Some of my variegated have twisted leaves. Some of my green sprouts are already showing a stripe or so of variegation. The mature green...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-15-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,041
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Attack of the wild Puerto Rico Banana seedlings!

Great work! I have had similar results. Thanks for posting the detailed temps that you are having success with as it can help others. My 1st sprouts sprouted under similar cooler night and high day...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 06-29-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,009
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Banana Seeds

I now have five sprouted seed. None have stretched yet. All seem ok but am trying to keep them dry now as we have had some heavy rains. They are getting more sun than when they 1st sprouted....
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 06-25-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,456
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Dwarf

It's always exciting to see a new baby. Please keep us posted!
Forum: Member Introductions 06-22-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Hello Fellow banana lovers

I know this will sound simplistic but it works for me. I am not an expert so some may disagree but that is ok. I will learn too. Most bananas like a rich well drained soil with even moisture. Too...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-21-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,296
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Uganda - a few pics

Thanks for the detailed info. It really helps now, and in the future, as there is not much good info on the web. I think I will try a dry out and re-wet of my remaining seed and maybe even some worm...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 06-19-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,009
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Variegated Banana Seeds

A couple weeks ago I had my 1st seed of the PR-Giants variegated seed batch sprout in their outdoor conditions. Have seen no other movement until today when 3 more sprouts came up. These sprouts were...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-16-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,296
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Uganda - a few pics

Looks like your having great success. Can you tell us the sprouting medium, moisture levels (constant moisture? dry periods? wet? just moist?) Sealed sprouting container or open air container? Temps...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-12-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,041
Posted By Jeff zone 8 N.C.
Re: Experimenting with creating filtered coarse sand for corms

I said a Woo Hoo for you too. I'm like a kid at Christmas when I see a new sprout like that even if it's not mine.
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