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Forum: Species Bananas 07-25-2015, 02:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,208
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Birth of a New Hybrid Musa: Musa sp. aff. aurantiaca (Trebrown seeds) x velutina

well i live in cornwall only about 12 miles from trebrown, but it seems to be rather private and doesnt appear to be open to public - please correct me if you see this, having plenty of success...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 05-24-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,166
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Musa Velutina Seeds Germinated

I bought 3 plants of ornata x sikkimensis because i didn't want to wait for germination. all 3 arrived same size and were treated same way. 1 plant was put in my porch for maximum sunshine, the other...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 05-17-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Wanted in UK nr Plymouth

quite. I never give up but it was annoying as I thought they were more hardy and it put me back. all sorts of things are popping up now I have treated myself to a vitopod and a stewart variable...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-16-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,531
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Greetings from England

Hail also from Cornwall. trying to tropicalise Torpoint. heres hoping for a long summer for the bananas, washingtonias ricins and cycad...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 05-16-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,218
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Who has the most Northern Banana?

Check out Yorkshire Kris on youtube.
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 05-16-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Posted By kernowmike
Wanted in UK nr Plymouth

I'm looking for basjoo and\or any other of the hardier varieties to grow in southwest. i had 2 basjoo last year but they didnt make it through the winter and show no signs of sprouting again from...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 05-16-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,166
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Musa Velutina Seeds Germinated

I bought 1000 of these from mark davies on ebay uk and soaked and planted the first 200 about 6 weeks ago. i am running a vitopod at 30c daytime, off at night and in the last few days 5 have popped...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 02-26-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Banana growers in the UK

why almost bought basjoo? it is a good relatively hardy plant and quite hard to find - well i havent found any near plymouth.

i think it is unlikely you will grow edible fruit in uk - not enough...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 02-19-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

As young Mr grace used to say "you are all doing very well"
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 02-19-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

do they grow better with Peckham Spring bottled water then?
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 02-19-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

well, i got mine 28/12/12 and they have been in the heated propagator since soaking. i used a craft knife on some to chip the outer, and on others a metal nail file. only 2 out of 50 sprouted so...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 02-16-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

how do you scare the seeds? do you creep up behind them?:2738::ha:
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 02-16-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

I've just noticed the first of mine has germinated in a stewart propagator which is sitting on top of one of my radiators - non thermostatic propagator and i bought an inside outside thermometer at...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 01-23-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

is the glass jar just for humidity or do you put hot water in it? what is its function?
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 01-23-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

and it's not even christmas...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 01-07-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Banana growers in the UK

bought this years seed from **ladybird**-gardens on ebay. I have purchased there before.
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 01-07-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Banana growers in the UK

I forgot to mention that I also have Ricinus communis and Carmencita sat in a spare bedroom trying to overwinter so they will be massive next year, also 3 Brugmansia which should do well down here....
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 01-07-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,168
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Germination - Ensete Glaucum

i have mine in dowe egberts coffee jars sitting on top of radiator. water changed daily.

airing cupboard useless since combi boiler went in attic.

i'm also trying post soak seeds in a ziplock bag...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 01-07-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Banana growers in the UK

DIY sheds not day sheds, autocorrect kicked in.
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 01-07-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Banana growers in the UK

Greetings from Cornwall.

I am having little success at germination due to not finding an electric propagator that gets hot enough. 1 sikkimensis growing so far.

I have had various red ensetes ...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-29-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By kernowmike
Party Re: Hello from UK

greetings from cornwall. i only have 4 lidl special musa sdcs at the moment as my ensettes and tandarra reds didnt make it through last winter - the dreaded rot set in and i didnt spot it. i'm trying...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 07-08-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,147
Posted By kernowmike
Re: Bananan for sale (Europe)

nor me. i contacted oli ages ago, think he's in belgium - srely there must be quite a few members in uk.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-06-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By kernowmike
Re: UK Musa

oops. sorry it is next week so 12th july!!!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-06-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By kernowmike
Party UK Musa

Lidl UK will be selling Musa - probably dwarf cavendish from next thursday 12th July for £2.49 each or 2 for £4.00.

how many members are in UK, where and how much success do you have growing...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 07-06-2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,147
Posted By kernowmike
Joy Re: Bananan for sale (Europe)

i have just received email regarding Lidl UK offers next week 12th July and musa probably dwarf cavendish are back £2.49 each or 2 for £4.00

LIDL Great Britain - lidl.co.uk...
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