Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
06-12-2022, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 786
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-15-2022, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 802
Re: How do I expand my collection?
Dwarf Brazilian is a good all-rounder for Florida. Cold hardy, stout, fast grower, requires almost no maintenance, good flavor when nicely ripe.
Everyone who has tried Patupi seems to really love...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-11-2020, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 508
Re: Fertilizer rates
One pound per mat every week or two. Some varieties will not care if you "over-fertilize". Some will grow too fast and leaves will get tangled as they emerge. Start slow and work your way up until...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
08-03-2020, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 846
Seeking Blue Java or Tall Nam Wah
Looking for Blue Java and/or Tall Nam Wah pups to add to the 3 banana plants that I currently have. I live in Central FL. Willing to have pups shipped if anyone is selling.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-27-2020, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Re: Can mealybugs do this kind of damage?
I had them in my backyard which is full of other plants. I hope you're right about the recovery. I see so many big beautiful bananas driving around Atlanta and it makes me wonder why mine are having...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-25-2020, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 831
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Forum: Species Bananas
06-13-2020, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,562
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Forum: Species Bananas
06-13-2020, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,562
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
05-18-2020, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Re: How often and much potash do you add?
There a few great Youtube videos on potash/supplements and growing the best bananas ever.
Pick and choose what works best for your zone.
A few give the best ratio too.
Ratios and qty's are site...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-18-2020, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 943
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-18-2020, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 943
Re: Brand new to gardening and banana's
Probably because that's just how banana plants grow when left to themselves.
If you have the time to thin out and keep a mat within check do it, it will give better fruit production and airflow/sun...
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Forum: Member Introductions
05-17-2020, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 943
Re: Brand new to gardening and banana's
Welcome! Plant about six feet apart. Plant in the ground after the newly planted plants have unfurled three - four leaves. Once the plant is growing, and has a good root system, it is hard to rot the...
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