Forum: Member Introductions
05-12-2012, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,018
Newb on a tropical mission...
What's up folks...I'm Pete.
I figured I'd check out the info on the site and try to learn a thing or two. I'm from just outside Atlanta, and the fiance and I have decided to transform a huge area...
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
05-11-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,227
Re: Welcome new moderator: HarveyC
So far I've deleted about 20 spam messages and banned 5 spammers.
I ask that folks not reply or make reference to spam messages as that takes a lot more work to clean up the thread. Just report it...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-11-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Re: Fertilizer Placement?
I tend to stay within 4 feet of the trunk (I guess, I dunno, I've never really paid attention!) but they do send roots out quite a ways just under the surface. And it certainly won't hurt if you go a...
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
05-11-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,227
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-11-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-11-2012, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,762
Re: Need to know ASAP
I think what is true is that its not very palatable. It is edible in the fact that you wont get sick or die from eating it but you may gag and puke a little.:ha:
mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-11-2012, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Fertilizer Placement?
On a tree like an apple tree, the drip line is used as a guide for placement of dry fertilizer. Where do you place dry fertilizer on banana plants from small plants to fruiting height?
Randy
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-10-2012, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,762
Re: Need to know ASAP
Most sources say not edible. It's probably because of the seeds and because it doesn't taste too great.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-13-2012, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 979
Duluth, Georgia, new member, Ensente Glaucumw
Hi guys! I'm a newbie here but have been growing these rascals in N.E. Atlanta for many years. My Basjoos started poking thru the pine straw mulch the second week of February and are now about 3'...
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Forum: Member Introductions
02-04-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Hello from Georgia
I live Locust Grove, about 30 miles south of Atlanta. I,m new to growing bananas. I just ordered 2 plants, a Musa Basjoo and a Raja Puri. I plan to keep them indoors until spring.This is a great...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-28-2011, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,644
veinte cohol in GA
GrowingMagazine.com - Going Bananas in Georgia (http://www.growingmagazine.com/print-7520.aspx)
So I got in touch with this Dr. Fonsah through a guy that knows bananimal and he is getting together a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-08-2010, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,050
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
02-08-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,727
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-28-2010, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,727
Re: Good Article on growing Bananas in Georgia
Yes, only with breeding work to increase the hardiness! These cultivars which are tested in Georgia should be pollinated with basjoo and yunnanensis pollen! Then these new edible basjoo and...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-26-2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,727
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