Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-11-2008, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,809
Re: Hurricane Ike
Hello, I am new to this site, but I am very honored to belong to such a group as this. My family and I will certainly be praying for any and all who are in Ikes path. The love and compassion I've...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-10-2008, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,560
Re: new member
Welcome, there is lots of information to be found here. Glad to see someone from my home state. Where in Kans. are you from? I hail from Abilene. Again, welcome aboard! Happy growing!
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-10-2008, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Re: Greetings!! Finally.
Scot, thanks for the welcome. Yes, I am addicted to nanas already! Our heat hasn't been too much of a problem this year. I think we only had about 2 weeks of over 95* temps. The rest of the...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-10-2008, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Greetings!! Finally.
Hello, my name is Shawntel and I am from N.W. Arkansas. I have been a member for about a month now, but am just getting around to introducing myself. I would like to thank everyone for all the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-10-2008, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-10-2008, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
Re: Do bananas have to have a dormant stage?
Hi and thank you for the information. I have used the plant bulbs in my fixtures, but they don't seem to last long. Maybe it is the fact that I bought them at Wally world vs. HD. The plant bulbs...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-09-2008, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
Re: Do bananas have to have a dormant stage?
Thank you bigdog. I see that we are about in the same zone,7. What kinds of bananas have you gotten to fruit? Are there velutinas that are edible? Sorry, I'm just learning and thought they were...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-09-2008, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
Re: Do bananas have to have a dormant stage?
Thanks guys for the information, it is greatly appreciated! I just wasn't sure, with all the different types available, what needed what. I have about 6 double mahoi, 7 dwarf cavendish and 3 new...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-09-2008, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
Do bananas have to have a dormant stage?
Hi out there in banana land! I was just wondering if any types of banana plants have to have a dormant period? Beings they are a tropical, I wouldn't think so, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I live...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Re: Hello and help please
Harvey, thanks! I went to going bananas and will get on that list. I was shocked to see me listed as zone 7 on my profile. According to all other hardiness zone maps I am in 6 or 6B. On the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Re: Hello and help please
Hello Bill! Thank you for the information. How long is the pup stage or at what height are they considered pups or not. I bet your flower is beautiful-I can't wait till mine start flowering? What...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Re: Hello and help please
Harvey, I have taken the plants out of the hoophouse during this summer, but have been made aware through this site that they will go dormant at 55*. As cool as this summer has been, we are...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Re: Hello and help please
Hello Harvey, thanks for the quick response. My hoophouse is about 9.5 ft. tall and I am looking to expand it to maybe 10 ft. (I am also expanding the width to 20 ft.). I had a namwah pearl that I...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Hello and help please
Hello out there in banana land. I am completely new to posting and chatting and this end of technology, so please forgive me if I goof. I am also fairly new to growing bananas. I live in N.W....
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