Forum: Tiki Hut
07-24-2008, 02:46 PM
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Views: 140,900
Re: current weather
Xavier (http://www.bananas.org/member-xavierdlc61887.html), how are you doing down there in the storm????:03:
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Forum: Other Plants
07-20-2008, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 1,422
Views: 170,716
Re: What did you plant today (other plants)?
Thanks Richard. I am in zone 9a, on the edge of tropical which I love because 2 of my Orinocos are bearing fruit right now.
I was told that smaller plants were better assured of producing fruit. ...
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Forum: Other Plants
07-20-2008, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 1,422
Views: 170,716
Re: What did you plant today (other plants)?
Gorgeous pond and plantings!
Yest I planted a Mona Lisa on our lakeside in full SE Texas sun. Put Pisang Ceylon in a huge pot for now.
Bought them at Maas Nursery in Seabrook. The owner had given...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-10-2008, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Re: New bloom and bugs
Thanks guys,
I bought the Neem yest at Lowe's. Now if the wind and rain will break long enough I'll get on a ladder and get them sprayed. These Orinocos stand 14'+.
And today i came home to a new...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-08-2008, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-08-2008, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Re: New bloom and bugs
I'm going to look at them tonight in the dark. There are black cuts/bites(?) up and down the stems too. We are talking about trees that are over 14" tall. The strange thing is that the one mat...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-08-2008, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Re: New bloom and bugs
Well that's great - my reply that I just typed dissappeared, I have to start all over...
Yes there are holes please look at the photos I posted - I really have to do something about this!!!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-04-2008, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-02-2008, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Re: New bloom and bugs
Hey Brent,
I can't see insects on them, but I will take some picts of the damage for you to see.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-02-2008, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
New bloom and bugs
Well I am thrilled that now in my third year at Nanner University I now have a second bloom started. I now have fruit growing in 2 different mats around my house at the same time. Whoop,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-24-2008, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,497
Re: I Have A Bloom In April!
This year I'm growin my nanners to eat! My goal is learning to grow as many varieties of nanner fruit possible!!!
I'd love to know where you found the info on the bags.
As for growing nanners...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
04-24-2008, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2,183
Views: 140,900
Re: current weather
Xavier, yes we do need to go down your way! Was just looking at the map. Shorts all year is a "great thing"!!
Want to see Port Isobel lighthouse too......:nanadrink:
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-23-2008, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,535
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Forum: Tiki Hut
04-23-2008, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 2,183
Views: 140,900
Re: current weather
Howdy ya'll from Texas. WOOHOO! We're back to 80 deg after a week of 70 deg, rain and hail. That was a bummer because my Nanner is fruiting!
I feel for all of you in the chilly regions. I just...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-23-2008, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,497
Re: I Have A Bloom In April!
OL I've made a bag of sorts to cover the banana fruit. I lost 14 blossoms in the wind and hail. So I used thin packing foam sheets (hot glued) to form an open bottomed bag for protection. A blue...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-21-2008, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,497
Re: I Have A Bloom In April!
Yes thanks, I made a support first thing when the bloom started. I was sent an excellent diagram last year and this year I'm ready.
I've seen the "blue bags" on the banana clusters at (the now...
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Forum: Fruit
04-20-2008, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Raja Puri fruit to taste
Hi all,
My Orinoco is fruiting, 20 days in. All of a sudden we've cooled down to 70's, had wind, rain and a little hail.
How can I protect the cluster as it grows??
:islandsharkbanana:
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2008, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,497
Re: I Have A Bloom In April!
Help! What is the best way to cover/protect this banana cluster to maturity??? See gallery.
I'm at day 20 with my banana fruiting. Last week the temp was 70 deg with strong winds. Friday had...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-10-2008, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Re: BIGDAWG69 checking in
Welcome BIGDAWG!:doggyandnaner:
I'm in 8b Texas. I'm curious how your Ice Creams do in your zone. Have you had fruit?
Ice Cream is on my list to add for fruit. Now that I have my Orinocos finally...
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-10-2008, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Re: Hi there!
Welcome Donna!
Be sure to post your questions under the Main Banana Discussion.
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-10-2008, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,632
Re: New Banana,,,er I mean member
The past years corm will produce new pups. Keep the ones you want in that location and transplant the rest. Top dress with cow manure. "Black Cow" brand was reccomended to me last year and my...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-09-2008, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,860
Re: Newbie Question
Great NYT articles about Seaside Banana Gardens and the varities they grew. Great memories from Ventura.
DE GUSTIBUS; Life After Cavendish, or, Yes, We Have Plenty of Bananas - New York Times...
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Forum: Site Help & Feedback
04-09-2008, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 8,987
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Forum: Species Bananas
04-09-2008, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,527
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Forum: Member Introductions
04-09-2008, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 9
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