Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-17-2017, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,760
Re: I got a few through winter
The newest one is coming along.
I really didn't have much hope for this one to finish but
they say it's going to be a warmer winter around here
so just have to wait and see.
<a...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-17-2017, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,760
Re: I got a few through winter
7 hands on it.
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62624><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62624&size=1 border=0></a>
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-10-2017, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,760
Re: I got a few through winter
This one made it through last winter with no protection.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62604 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62603)
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-10-2017, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,760
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-06-2017, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,007
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-30-2017, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,869
Southeast "Dry-Root" Winter Storage
With temps near Atlanta getting down to 33-35 this morning, It was time to wheel in the ones that are way too massive for the grow lights! This borderline freezing temp is only here for one morning...
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Forum: Banana Identification
10-27-2017, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
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Forum: Banana Identification
10-27-2017, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
balbisiana?
I'm pretty sure this plant obtained as Blue Java is actually Musa balbisiana, but if someone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62578&size=1...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-25-2017, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 815
Time to Dig 2
Almost forgot the one I plant at a friends, 10-24-17, 43ºF for a high today.
Orinoco's all put up for the winter, now if I had all the Elephant Ears dug I would be in good...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-25-2017, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,196
Time to Dig
The cold is on it's way, 10-23-17 Musa 'Orinoco's on their way to the basement.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62560&size=1...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
10-05-2017, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,642
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
10-05-2017, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,642
Re: Veinte Cohol For Sale or Trade
I am sold out of VC fresh cut pups. Thank you to everyone who bought them!
I have a few larger ones that are rooted in a soilless mix for my use next year. I may be willing to sell a few of them....
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-01-2017, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 18,860
Re: Mekong Giant vs Basjoo
Thanks Ty for the encouraging update.
I am on the first year of the Mekong which is said to be a cold hardy plant similar to a Basjoo in a heavily mulched situation in colder zones.
I picked up two...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-25-2017, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 930
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-21-2017, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,881
Re: Banana Identification
It's growing steadily! :)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62367&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62367)
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-12-2017, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Re: Hello From Plano, Texas, growing zone 8 a
I keep them in the ground. After first frost I chop anything over a foot tall. Then throw about a foot or so of hay on them. Then I put a livestock feed bag laying flat on top of the hay to just help...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-10-2017, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Re: Hello From Plano, Texas, growing zone 8 a
Welcome! I'm southeast of you down on Lake Toledo Bend. If it were me I would keep them potted till spring time. That way they will have plenty time to get established and ready for next winter! Down...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-08-2017, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,064
Hurricane Irma!
My prayers and thoughts for all Floridians and adjacent States!...A very huge and strong hurricane its projected to come in our way!....One of the most powerful hurricanes in history!....Please be...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
09-07-2017, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 609
Views: 242,297
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Forum: Banana Identification
09-05-2017, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Re: Help me id this banana
I use Urea for nitrogen. Then I use murate of potash for potassium. They are STRONG!! You can get them at a feed/farm/ag store for $10-$15 per $50 lb bag. Start SMALL and slowly add more. You can...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-01-2017, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 216
Views: 118,304
Re: Water suckers
I agree with Mark (Venturabananas) 100%. In my experience he is correct!
Richard is also 100% correct!
I will add one thing! If you have a new plant, when it first produces pups they will usually...
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
09-01-2017, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,444
Re: Banana adding leaves but not growing taller
100% not Musa basjoo. The plant pictured is either a dwarf cavendish or super dwarf cavendish.
Sadly there are a lot of worthless online nurseries who sell Tissue Cultured (TC) plantlets. Dwarf and...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-30-2017, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 964
Re: Howdy from flood city
Welcome!! I'm no vegetable expert but am a full fledged banana addict!! I have over 80 varieties. I'm north-east of Houston. Up on lake Toledo Bend. Your welcome to PM me about bananas anytime. If I...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-20-2017, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
my banana filled back yard
just a picture of the bananas in my back yard also have a banana patch in a field near by and bananas planted in random places all around the property I have finally lost count! aint it great
<a...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
08-18-2017, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Re: Overwintering container bananas
I winter mine over in my basement, 60ºF and low light. Some are bare root and some are in pots. None get any water till maybe March, then light watering. I have Musa 'Orinoco', waking them up in the...
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