Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-21-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Moving to South Florida
Hello WindyCityzen,
Welcome to the Sunshine state!
I would suggest a visit to Going Bananas in homestead, FL (near Miami). A lovely couple runs this place and they are a very helpful when it comes...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
06-03-2020, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,467
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-03-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Re: where to buy blue java plants
You can also try Going Bananas in Homestead, FL. They sell quality plants and I've been very happy with the bananas I've purchased from them.
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Forum: Member Introductions
12-04-2019, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2017, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2017, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Hi AdotKarl. Your plants in general do not look too bad to me. I'm not familiar with the Nitrozyme product, so I can't offer any specific advice on that one. Just remember to apply a less...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-26-2017, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Sorry to hear about your flower drop. Your flower drop could also be caused by insufficient light. It really can be frustrating when the temperature will not cooperate and you're anxiously awaiting...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-13-2017, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
You're welcome. I've included a Youtube video that provides information on pepper pollinating and flower drop. The video demonstrates the shaking method. Hopefully, this will be helpful. ...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-13-2017, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Hi AdotKarl, chili peppers are self pollinating (each flower contains both male and female parts). However, they sometimes need a little help with getting the pollen to fall into the ovary of the...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-05-2017, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Re: Dwarf Cavendish in New Orleans
Hi, I am in central florida and have the same concerns, at times, that you are mentioning. What I have done in the past is to wrap Christmas tree lights (the old fashioned, outdoor, non-led type)...
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Forum: Other Plants
02-03-2014, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,824
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Re: Veinte Cohol Organic Fertilizer
Sntyson, a good source for the Bradford Organics is a Farm/Animal Feed store. If you're close to a rural or suburban area, you should be able to locate one. When buying organic materials, you get...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-19-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Re: Veinte Cohol Organic Fertilizer
In addition to manures, you can use an organic citrus fertilizer for bananas. Espoma and Bradford Organics makes good ones. I have also used Bradfords Luscious Lawn Corn Gluten meal-> 9-0-0 for a...
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Forum: Other Plants
05-06-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 943
Re: Need help
How old are the trees? What type of fertilizer are you using Do you know what type of root stock was used for the graft? If it's a trifoliate orange root stock, you will need a fertilizer that is...
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,443
Re: Shell ginger
I agree the shell ginger can be grown in sun. However, you will need to provide more water than when the plant is grown in shade. Gingers like to be kepto moist. The foilage will also end up...
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
03-14-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
02-20-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-26-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,640
Re: Bananas not ripening.
Hello, Piran.
You could cut down the bunch and place a plastic bag around them. The ethelyne gas will cause them to ripen. Of course, the best flavor is obtained from allowing the fruit to remain...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
09-19-2012, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,707
Re: Musa veinte cohol
I would be hesitant ordering from Logee's. I was recently considering ordering a plant from them, however, comments on Dave's Garden Watchdog gave me considerable pause. In summary, it appears this...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
09-19-2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,936
Re: looking and want to be honest
I have purchased plants from Don at Going Bananas (Dwarf Namwah, Raja Puri, Sweethart (FHIA03) and Double Mahoi. All plants have thrived without any issues. His farm is quite impressive, I was able...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
08-15-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,245
Re: Must Have Fhia 2 Mona Lisa
Hello,
I belive Don at Going Bananas, has that one for sale.
Catalog of banana trees and banana plants offered at Going Bananas (http://www.going-bananas.com/bananavarietycatalog.htm)
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-13-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,314
Re: Deer, Coons, & Bananas ?
I am in central florida, outside of Tampa. In my area we have "herds" of deer. It is not uncommon to see 20 or so deer in a yard. I routinely have about 6 deer that come to my house for...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-28-2011, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,314
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-28-2011, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,314
Re: root depth
You are welcome, Scottu. Just as an addition, from the information I have read and been given by someone who studied banana plantings in Costa Rica, the majority of a banana's roots will exist at a...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-28-2011, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,314
Re: root depth
I belive you will have sufficient root depth with that strategy. I would make sure the hole is at least 3 feet wide, as well.
Happy planting.
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