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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-28-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,322
Posted By bananas101
Dogs gone crazy

So, I cut back the banana stalks back to the ground because the 20 F winter spikes have killed many banana varieties. After my chore was complete. I lay frost blanket down over the exposed areas...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-23-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,854
Posted By bananas101
Coldiest winter so far since growing bananas

:( Seems this winter will set back my grove of bananas a lot this year. Can only hope that they recovery and not die off.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-09-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,535
Posted By bananas101
Re: Might get kinda cold 1st time greenhouse temp test

Ive learned a few things about my greenhouse in the past 2 winters. I have benches waist high with space underneath for storage. I place all my dormant bulbs and low light plants underneath the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-26-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Posted By bananas101
One last freeze.....I think

Another mild winter thanks to global warming..../ponders that for a moment.

Anyways, its seems 95 percent of the pseudo stems will have survived another winter making them close to 18-24 months old....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-31-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,910
Posted By bananas101
Re: First winter with new greenhouse and banana question

My heater is set to 60 degrees, and day time temperatures on a sunny day reach 100. The banana's that I potted up are sending out new leaves after I cut them back. I dont water them much, just...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-22-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,903
Posted By bananas101
Re: Help!!!best way to save my20 ft bananas etc from freeze 2nite zone9

lol zone 9 is very easy to over winter tropicals in the ground. Freezing temperatures dont really stick around very long, so temps would have to be below freezing consistantly for a few days to do...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-26-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,392
Posted By bananas101
Re: Is it wise to cut off pups in the winter?

I liborated several pups last year in November just before I wrapped the mother trunk for winter. I found the trick to getting the pups to root was to not over water during the winter months. I...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-26-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 52,271
Posted By bananas101
Re: Florida Hill Nursery?

Ive ordered several Musa, orchids, and Alocasia from Florida hills. All the plants grew and did well. However, as 2 of the banana's matured I started to notice something odd about them. 1. was a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-15-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By bananas101
Re: Should I be concerned???

Ventilation would be good. I leave a digital thermometer in my greenhouse to monitor my high and lows. In winter I have to guess how much to open the roof vent to allow excess heat to escape. If...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-13-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By bananas101
Re: First hand ever, unkown variety though

Freeze got them..... :(
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-11-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By bananas101
First hand ever, unkown variety though

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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-12-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,060
Posted By bananas101
Re: Hiding them from the wife.

just tell her you heard banana extract is like canibus and viagra all rolled up into one product....
Forum: Member Introductions 04-14-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,114
Posted By bananas101
Re: damn squirrels

I'm afraid you will have to sacrafice your big nuts to them...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-13-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By bananas101
Re: Siam Ruby overwintered out doors!!!

These were small corms in the ground with pinestraw cover, then clear 2 mil plastic over the grouping, and then more pinestraw over the top of the plastic to block most of the sun light heating the...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-11-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By bananas101
Siam Ruby overwintered out doors!!!

Yep, MSU extension office was right about Siam Ruby. It over wintered outside zone 8a with mulching.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-13-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By bananas101
Re: Trip to India 2011; Sikkim & Orissa

AWESOME!!! Adopt me and take me on your next trip....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-11-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,997
Posted By bananas101
Re: Any bug experts?

"Frontline overall seems to be one of the safest choices for dogs, along with Revolution for cats."

For the amount of chemical used, its the least impact on the total environment.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-11-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,997
Posted By bananas101
Re: Any bug experts?

I've used it for years and my oldest dog is 14....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-10-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,997
Posted By bananas101
Re: Any bug experts?

If it is fleas, then you must treat the source. The best solution is to buy Frontline for your neighbors dogs. Rub the solution on the back of the dogs neck. Chemicals wont kill the egss, but as...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-02-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,173
Posted By bananas101
Re: Forced Dwarfing

I question the ability to ripen fruit without leaves?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-27-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,184
Posted By bananas101
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas 12-29-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,972
Posted By bananas101
Re: Red Abyssinian too large to dig up for winter, now what??

Have you considered building a house around it?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-28-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,260
Posted By bananas101
Re: Rion Prestige Greenhouse 8'x16'

btw Can you recommend any really REALLY good plant nurseries there?
Forum: Banana Identification 11-22-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,622
Posted By bananas101
Re: Banana Identification Key?

I googled your description and came up with this one.
Musa acuminata x balbisiana Colla (ABB Group) cv. 'Bluggoe'

Here is the site I found it at. Anyone know of a better site than this one to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-22-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,260
Posted By bananas101
Re: Rion Prestige Greenhouse 8'x16'

[QUOTE=Darkman;179798]Can you give us an address for the extension office? I'd like to compare their temps with mine.

Fall Flower and Garden Fest - Crystal Springs, Mississippi...
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