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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-28-2013, 11:52 PM
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Posted By caliboy1994
Re: My New Banana "Tree!"

Wow, it's in great condition!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-28-2013, 12:07 PM
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Posted By Snookie
Re: My New Banana "Tree!"

Awe Meh Ya, that's a beauty:}:birthdaynana:
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-28-2013, 11:16 AM
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Posted By sunfish
Re: My New Banana "Tree!"

Just beautiful
Forum: Member Introductions 05-06-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By LilRaverBoi
Re: Hello! And questions about bananas in Zone 7a

Getting bananas to flower and develop fruit to a ripening stage can be a challenge in climates where temperatures get cold during part of the year. There is no real 'time to flower' with...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Duckfood
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

I am in Knoxville... I currently have 4 different species growing, 1 species struggling (another reason to not order from Oasis), plus my ornamentals...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 04:33 PM
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Posted By Abnshrek
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

Depends on your level of cold. You already said the duration.. Like Bo said Orinoco a low maint choice, and is bullet proof in my area w/o protection if its established (6' or more of p-stem). I...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 02:40 PM
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Posted By sunfish
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 07:50 AM
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Posted By hydroid
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

It will be tough in your growing zone. Maybe Raja Puri or Orinoco if they can be protected from the cold. Bananas are generally a tropical plant and require year round warm weather to fruit. ...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 07:15 AM
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Posted By Abnshrek
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

Best chance of that would be to put a Dwarf Variety in a pot and keep it barely going over winter.

With the same level of protection in my area & my level of cold CG came out on top. :^)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-06-2013, 03:28 AM
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Posted By Dalmatiansoap
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

U cant grow any variety in zone 7 without protection.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-05-2013, 08:08 PM
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Posted By sunfish
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

Musa Dwarf Orinoco - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Musa_Dwarf_Orinoco)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-05-2013, 07:55 PM
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Posted By shima
Re: If you have time...I need help picking the perfect banana variety for me!

I never grew it but i think that dwarf Orinoco would be a good choice for your zone and needs.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-05-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By abjones116
Re: The Best Banana Nurseries

I have not ordered from going-bananas so I do not know. Maybe somebody else with experience with them can chime in for you.

However, Jon at WeBeBananas/Encanto Farms Nursery does. That is where I...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-05-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By Abnshrek
Re: Hello! And questions about bananas in Zone 7a

Hello, Welcome, and Good Luck. DB will take 6 months or more for fruit to develop once the plant flowers. :^)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-05-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,494
Posted By abjones116
Re: The Best Banana Nurseries

Honestly, my best bananas have come from other members whether locally or shipped. With so many members put what you're looking for in the wants section and members are more than happy to sell or...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-05-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By sunfish
Re: Hello! And questions about bananas in Zone 7a

It will need winter protection to live
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-05-2013, 10:23 AM
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Views: 2,494
Posted By H2O
Re: The Best Banana Nurseries

Hi !

Maybe have a look at :
Banana Plants For Sale & Auction (http://www.bananas.org/f3/)

Or tell what you are searching for:
Banana Plants Wanted (http://www.bananas.org/f224/)

For banana...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-03-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,445
Posted By robguz24
Raja Puri taste report

I'd had tried Raja Puri a while ago and have tried to get the plant here for years without luck. They all turned out to be something else. Anyway, a neighbor gave me a dozen fruit last week. Thought...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-10-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By robguz24
Developing a banana taste description guide

If you've ever seen those wine wheels that describe all the various wine smells and tastes, I wish there was some sort of taste description guide for bananas. Now it wouldn't need to be something as...
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