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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-10-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,197
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Time to finally plant my Musa Basjoo

Im trying to ignore any/all synthetic, petroleum based fert. THat means 90% of the commercial stuff is off limits. Again, the only thing that comes to mind is blood/bone meal. I only use...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-09-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,197
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Time to finally plant my Musa Basjoo

Thanks Matt

I wont be planting it untill may. My last frost is usually june 1st, but its really give and take. THis year im guessing beginning - mid may, so thats when Ill plant it. It took -5C...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-08-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,197
Posted By canadianplant
Time to finally plant my Musa Basjoo

After growing this guy from a small, 2 leaved plant for 3 years in a pot, it has gotten over 2 feet tall, with a 2 inch base. I believe its time to get it in the ground, so it can take off. Here...
Forum: Species Bananas 04-08-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,692
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Variation in seed grown M. itinerans "burmese blue"

I havnt been on here for a while, so I apoligize if this is a bit late.

I managed to germinate 2 M inrerans (burmese blue). One of the 3 species of banana ive managed to germinate. THe 2 seem...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-26-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

Heres the pics!!! The bottle is 500ml.

The first one is the one that was covered in frost. ITs growing really fast now, in full...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-25-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

I think its time I update this.

ITs been about 8 weeks since they sprouted, and to spare you the long story, they were exposed to light frost one night, and the next, one was fine (no frost), the...
Forum: Species Bananas 07-05-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,692
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Variation in seed grown M. itinerans "burmese blue"

That is really interesting....

I managed to get some seedlings, 2 seeds outta 5 sprouted so far. Ill have to see if I notice any variation.

Where did you get your seeds from?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-05-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

Thanks dude, if the temps stay this warm it should put out some serious growth...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-05-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

How bout now?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5902414336_1df7ffabf1_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5155/5901853281_768af12d93_b.jpg
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-05-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

I think i linked the URL from a bad source, ill fix it in a bit here guys

Sorry
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-04-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By canadianplant
Musa Itinerans "Burmese Blue" seedlings

Ive always had horrible luck trying to germinate banana seeds. ITs mostly my fault, as I dont really do anything other then throw em in a baggie with some soil, and put them on the window sill and...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-04-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,852
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa AE AE pictures & question

Bill

Those Ae Ae took off!

Random question..

Are the plants in different spots? As in one is getting more light then the other? I know some of my variegated plants loose the colour when they get...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-19-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
Re: HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

So the crease in the stem got worse yesterday morning. IT had a very large kink in it. Even if it regrew, im sure that a bend like it had wouldnt be healty for it. So I decided yesterday, quite...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
Re: HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

I gave it a quick tie up to bring it in for the night. Ill do a better job tomorrow, seeing as its still leaning.

Thanks again everyone
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
Re: HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

Excellent!!!

I guess the only downside ( besides the obvious), is that im going to have to wait a few more weeks before planting. That is fine.

Thanks alot for the help. Ill try to update in a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
Re: HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

Alright....

I know cutting it wont really do it harm ( well, aside from the obvious peeling, and cutting off part), but im always reluctant to do so, even though im pretty sure in this situation it...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
Re: HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

So it isnt rot????

I was told it was rotten ( ill always get second opinions)

The thing bent right in half ( not broken but a good bend). Its staked up now, and outside. ITs going to be 5C...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-17-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By canadianplant
HELP!! My Basjoo just fell apart!!

I put my basjoo outside to harden off ( in the shade out of strong wind). I came out a half hour later, and it looks like ( ironicaly enough) to have been peeled apart like a banana.

Whats goin...
Forum: Banana Identification 04-11-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,868
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Dwarf Canvendish sp??

No prob.... here ya go

http://s4.postimage.org/i2wap15w/DSCF4241.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/i2wap15w/)


http://s4.postimage.org/i4n547xg/DSCF4247.jpg...
Forum: Species Bananas 04-10-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,728
Posted By canadianplant
Re: How's your Musa Itinerans doing?

not germinated LOL.
Forum: Banana Identification 04-09-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,868
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Musa Dwarf Canvendish sp??

Thanks..... Its hard to tell, especialy when the label says "house plant"
Forum: Banana Identification 04-09-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,868
Posted By canadianplant
Musa Dwarf Canvendish sp??

Picked this Musa up at HD. Im 95% sure that its a Dwarf Cavendish, but I also know that there are now many types of banana, ranging frmo 1 foot to 10 feet tall.

Due to the thickness of its stems,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-24-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,507
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Probably a stupid question but.....

Well, now it makes sence why we get TC or divisions or BAsjoo. Thanks again gabe.

As for outcrossing. Ill use Basjoo as an example again. Does this mean that they are waiting for another species...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-22-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,507
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Probably a stupid question but.....

AAAAhhhhhhh that makes ALOT of sence.

So is Basjoo the only Banana that has incomplete flowers? Are you saying you need MULTIPLE Basjoo to fertilize?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-22-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,507
Posted By canadianplant
Re: Probably a stupid question but.....

Pit - I definelty agree with what you say. I like to think I know something, when in reality we all know almsot nothing to some degree. Its funny to, becasue i NEVER call a question stupid, and 90%...
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