Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-25-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,931
My Spring Plant Shopping
I recently did my spring plant shopping. Here are the nurseries I bought from and my experiences as a customer:
First the Banana:
I purchased a Grand Nain from Just Fruits and Exotics. Promptly...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-20-2022, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Re: Opinions on the price of variegated bananas
When I asked you when you bought your Florida, I was hoping you were part of the $39.95 promo. But because those were all "Buy It Now or Make an Offer" you couldn't have taken part in that.
That...
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-14-2022, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 947
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-14-2022, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 556
Aloha from a new member
I've been visiting this website for a while, decided to join finally! I moved to Hawaii Island from New Jersey about eight years ago. In NJ I grew Musa basjoo, which was hardy in the ground over...
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-14-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 947
Re: Just joined today
I don't really sell but have given and received. There are some good people here. I have been banned before so be careful......
I have bought some before and there are some great sellers too. Check...
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-10-2022, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 618
Greetings All
Good afternoon to all. I am a long time reader just registered. I have been growing bananas for a little bit longer than 2 years now. I have been into gardening since I was 7 or 8 years old. I am...
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-09-2022, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 947
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-07-2022, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 947
Re: Just joined today
That's exactly why I got started Todd and am really glad I did. I sorta went a little overboard but it looks so good when everything is rolling. I also put various varieties in containers around the...
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Forum: Member Introductions
01-06-2022, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 947
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-05-2022, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Re: Dwarf orinocco flowering in Britain
Hi tai haku
Congratulations on getting those Orinoco fruit to fill out. I was very doubtful the fruit would survive, what min/max temperatures have you been getting in the greenhouse. Did you add...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
01-05-2022, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-26-2021, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 611
Question regarding banana trees
Would it become one plant that produces two different sorts of bananas if I cut the rhizome of a cavendish banana plant in half, then cut the rhizome of a musa basjoo banana plant (a different...
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Forum: Other Plants
12-20-2021, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 624
Botanical Mystery?
This is not my plant or photo:
http://www.general-cathexis.com/images/RedAglaonema.jpg
It's aglaonema 'Pink Star' which apparently can only be bought in England.
Botanists need to explain how the...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
12-19-2021, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 226
Views: 13,534
Seeds From Blue Java Ice Cream Bananas
Seeds are 5 cents each plus shipping.
If you're interesting in growing seeds from a Blue Java Ice Cream Banana post your zip code (US48 only) and I'll message you when we have extra seeds available....
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Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself
12-18-2021, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,428
My New Supplemental Lighting for Greenhouse
Since I wanted spotlights that don't block much daylight and operate safely in a wet environment, I thought it would be a good idea to use ones that are mass produced for cars. So, I bought...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
10-16-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 643
FHIA 18 Bonanza
Hello.
I have potted suckers of 18 aka Bonanza in some places.
This is a great banana with nice brightness & sweetness. Good size fruit with a soft but firm texture.
Plants are around 9 feet for me...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-30-2021, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
First time in bananas.
I am a 60 year old semi retired plant dad who has always had a green thumb so to speak. Earlier this year I purchased a Musa Basjoo banana tree or plant and it is doing quite well. I know there will...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
09-16-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Giant Banana fruit!
Was searching youtube for videos on Raja Pisang as it's not very common in the US, but appears to be the favorite in Indonesia. This guy grew a giant fruit!!
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-11-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-08-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-05-2021, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-25-2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-25-2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Dwarf orinocco flowering in Britain
So at the end of last year I was really hoping to get a flower this year on either my dwarf orinocco or dwarf namwah. I grow in an old commercial tomato greenhouse on Guernsey in the British Channel....
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Forum: Tiki Hut
05-03-2021, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 908
Don't expect YOUR plants to be shipped like this!
Several months back, I rooted a couple of plants for Dearly Depotted, and have raised them like my own. She has been waiting patiently for them for several weeks now, and I wanted to make this all...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
10-24-2020, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,834
My first garden
Okay, so some of you might find it odd that while I have been reintroducing the dawn redwood to Appalachia for the past 25 years, that I have never had a garden before. I decided over the winter to...
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