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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-08-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By cincinnana
Re: Possible?

Go for it......:woohoonaner:
Small plants.....your good ....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-08-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Valor_X
Re: Possible?

Agreed

The coldest it's gotten in my garage through the winter is in the 60s, not the best temp for bananas but still 20-30 degrees warmer than outside.

Definitely doable I would say
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-08-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Valor_X
Re: Possible?

Yeah I think it would work
There was another member on here recently who said he stored his Namwa in the garage through the winter and it grew 4 ft - crazy

This is something I might have to consider...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-15-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By cincinnana
Smile Re: Winter Planning

Check out Brians Botanicals a few miles south of you....will hold your plants.

I did a plant society refurbish at the KY:08: fairgrounds.......rose garden.

Breaking out the grill means .....do a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-04-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Valor_X
Check out my new Manzano pup!

Got it not too long ago and thought I'd share it here :08:
Was excited to see that it had a NICE amount of roots and a CHUNKY corm attached!

Can't wait to watch it grow!...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-29-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By edwmax
Re: Pups growing at the expense of mother plant?

That plant appears to be close to blooming. The leaves at the top are stacked out. And, there could be a choke. Is there a noticeable bulge in the pstem?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-26-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By Backyard Banana Joe
Re: Unboxing Festivities

I used paypal. When I got bare - root plants, I potted in moist compost (supposed to use perlite or some free - draining mix, but as long as it isn't just super soggy it will be fine. I also got a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-26-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By Backyard Banana Joe
Re: Unboxing Festivities

Don't let me stop you, but you would get fruit sooner (if that is what you want) if you purchased pups from members here. They are bigger and more than likely have a bigger corm, = faster growth. I...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-23-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By Mikemooreflorida
Re: received damaged banana plants

I use PayPal because they will dispute with the seller with issues like this. When I got crap from Florida hill I got all the $ back for damaged or incorrect plants. Try wellspring gardens. They are...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-18-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By cincinnana
Talking Re: Indoor vs Outdoor

Sounds great......
Do exactly what you did last year.
Do a youtube search.....there are pros and cons.
Happy gardening.....:woohoonaner:
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-18-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By cincinnana
Smile Re: Indoor vs Outdoor

For me the sooner tropical plants are outdoors the better.
With real sunlight and more warmth my plants really take off.

After last frost is a good time to start making the move outdoors.

Great...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-03-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Posted By edwmax
Re: Did I overfertilize?

That's about right for 13-13-13. You need about 8 lbs per plant for the growing season. You don't have to do it weekly; you can fertilize monthly.



The 3rd picture with the leaf closeup...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-03-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By edwmax
Re: Leaves becoming soft and curled when put outside

Plant your size 2 or 3 Table spoons would be enough for 3 or 4 months and incress as the plant gets bigger. A mature full grown banana plant needs 1 lb nitrogen & 1 1/2 lb of K per year (growing...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-02-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By edwmax
Re: Leaves becoming soft and curled when put outside

The leaves are folded down. This is caused by lack of moisture or heat.


Lack of moisture can be low humidity, root damage or dry potting soil. ... High heat (100+ deg) can be ambient air temp...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-01-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By edwmax
Re: Leaves becoming soft and curled when put outside

White is an indication of 'lack of nitrogen' on banana plants which are normally green. . I suggest foliar spraying with a nitrogen rich spray. ... Last year, I had a couple of plants that...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 08-05-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,569
Posted By edwmax
Re: Foliar Spray Mixes for Bananas

Update with my foliar spray.


This pic shows 2 plant that were severely yellow this past Monday. I spray it twice with Miracle Grow mixed per package direction (1 Tsp Tbsp per gallon). There was...
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