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Forum: Banana Identification 11-08-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Sold as "ice cream": pink pseudostem, maroon leaf midribs, glaucous leaf undersid

Blue Java is mostly green with a waxy sheen but can have some pink on the p-stem under normal circumstances. But often this much pink coloration is indicative of issues with nitrogen and/or...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-08-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Should I cut off banana rack now that it's getting colder?

I'm in zone 10a as well. I have a Blue Java that has just thrown out a flower bud myself, and I am choosing to keep mine.

You may still get a harvest as long as there are plenty of green leaves on...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-08-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Joy Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Time for another update! That first bunch is still hanging and is just about ready. The fruit are looking gorgeous, and have filled out very nicely. I should be able to harvest them just in time...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-10-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Update time! Official fruit count is 88. Really excited to try them.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=68852&size=1
Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself 07-27-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,574
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: JADAM ultra low-cost organic agriculture

I would say that if the dried material has been left out to oxidize in the sun, it likely has much lower nitrogen content. Otherwise, I can't imagine how it would be that different.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-26-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Here she comes!! :drum: :lurk:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=68802&size=1
Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself 07-17-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,574
Posted By caliboy1994
Lightbulb JADAM ultra low-cost organic agriculture

JADAM is a natural/organic farming method originating in Korea and based on the traditional agricultural knowledge systems of the region. JADAM is an abbreviation of the Korean phrase Jayonul Damun...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-15-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,536
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Did I overfertilize?

This definitely looks like overfertilizing to me. I would say that your bananas already have access to plenty of nutrients for now since you amended with mushroom compost and horse manure. It's...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-15-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Amazing! Totally agree! Those are some really happy looking Namwahs.

Yeah I imagine too much citrus would be an issue. I've added citrus a little bit at a time to worm bins/compost piles and it's...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 07-15-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,224
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: pretty sure its not a flag and a few pics of the banana plants

Congrats! Hope you get to eat them, Namwah are delicious.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-14-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Nice! I highly recommend trying JADAM - the preparations are a lot easier and
simpler. He made a video on the JADAM microorganism solution (JMS) that's worth checking out.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-13-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

Thanks! Yes that's exactly what it is! I use whatever compostables I have on hand that would work in a cold compost bin or a worm farm. This is at a school garden I maintain for work so I don't...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-13-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Will bananas fruit growing in grass?

Yes - T. Diversifolia is an evergreen perennial. It is usually propagated from woody stem cuttings. They root easily. Like bananas, they retain their leaves and slow their growth in the winter,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-13-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Will bananas fruit growing in grass?

Definitely keep cutting the grass and use the clippings to mulch the bananas. It also sounds like your bananas can use some companion plants that will shade out the grass around them. Tithonia...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-13-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By caliboy1994
Party Using bananas as a garbage disposal = super happy bananas

This is a 15-month-old Blue Java mat grown from a 1.5 ft tall water sucker, and she has to be the happiest banana I have ever grown. I've been using her as a garden/yard waste dump by building a...
Forum: Other Plants 06-27-2019, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Aquaponic fruits and vegetables

An update on the plants in my home system! The media bed plants are doing great and are just starting to put out flowers. I also planted the remainder of the companion plant/herb tower with...
Forum: Other Plants 06-27-2019, 01:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Aquaponic fruits and vegetables

It's been a minute, and I come bearing a major update!

The tilapia arrived last week! I ordered 50, and unfortunately one arrived dead (the vendor was very cool about it and they refunded me a few...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-27-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By caliboy1994
Good place to get Dwarf Namwah

Hi all, I'm still looking to get my hands on a Dwarf Namwah plant. Can anyone recommend a vendor to purchase one from? If anyone here has a nice pup or corm they'd be willing to part with, please...
Forum: Banana Identification 06-13-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: "Ice cream" ?

Looks like tall Namwah to me. Very nice plant though!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-10-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,961
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Blue Java!!!

Glad to see it came back! Best of luck to you!
Forum: Other Plants 06-08-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Aquaponic fruits and vegetables

Media bed and half of a tower are planted! Here in the media bed we have:


'Emerald Delight' zucchini that was planted prior
Ichiban-type Japanese eggplant
'Ace 55' canning tomato
Assorted...
Forum: Banana Plants Wanted 06-07-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By caliboy1994
Looking for Dwarf Namwah in SoCal

Hi everyone, I have decided that Dwarf Namwah is likely the most suitable variety for my area. Does anyone who lives around Los Angeles / Ventura / IE / OC have a nice pup or corm they would be...
Forum: Other Plants 06-06-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Aquaponic fruits and vegetables

Here's a little video tour I took today of one of the aquaponic systems I am working on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku1d-Ke3u60&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 06-06-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Watering advice for a newb?

I like to build a berm around my plants like you would for a fruit tree and water until the soil is moist (not wet). Let it soak in, but make sure your soil drains well. Depending on your local...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-05-2019, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By caliboy1994
Re: Cutting back question

In your zone I would probably pot/dig it up. Cut it to at least a foot above the corm if you are storing it bare root. In-ground edible varieties are killed if the ground freezes. I have heard of...
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