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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 06-08-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,771
Posted By kman84
Re: Growing Banana's Indoor and Outdoor

If I buy a 400w HPS or metal halide bulb, can I put it in a regular lamp? Or does it have to be a special lamp? This is the bulb I am looking at...

Buy 400 Watt Metal Halide Lamps Here!...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 06-04-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,237
Posted By kman84
fertillizer in potted plant

I just re-potted a d. cavendish but did not use fertilizer in the soil mix. It is about 2ft tall now. I want to put something like egg shells and/or fish guts in. Can I just put it on the top layer...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-03-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,325
Views: 152,283
Posted By kman84
Re: What did you plant today (bananas)?

I planted my first seeds today. They are Acuminata Dwarf seeds, and the other one will be filled with pink velvets after im done soaking them. I put them in 2" jiffy pots and then in the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-03-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,854
Posted By kman84
Re: Is MUSA VELUTINA edible?

Thanks Gabe! That was very helpful. Hopefully, My little guys will bear fruit when they grow up. :woohoonaner:
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 06-02-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,019
Posted By kman84
Re: what next?

They are both Musa. One is pink velvet and the other is Acuminata Dwarf.

If I cover to keep moisture in, do I still water occasionally?
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 06-02-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,019
Posted By kman84
what next?

OK. I am currently soaking about 20 seeds in water. I got styrofoam cups I poped holes in filled with a special potting mix. After I sow the seeds, where should I put them?

Should I put them in the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-02-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,854
Posted By kman84
Is MUSA VELUTINA edible?

Is MUSA VELUTINA edible?

I've been hearing both yes and no all over the net. Can anyone tell me froml personal experience? I just started to germinate some and I was curious.

Thanks

Matt
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 06-02-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,769
Posted By kman84
Re: containers for sowing

Thanks Tony. Do you poke any holes in the bottom for drainage? If so, what do you use?
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 06-01-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,014
Posted By kman84
Re: Best soil mix?

I saw a soil mix at Home Depot today that I thought looked perfect, I plan to used it to germinate my seeds. It was called Miracle grow cactus and citrus soil. It was pre-mixed with lots of things...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 06-01-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,769
Posted By kman84
containers for sowing

Anyone have any suggestions for containers I can use to grow some bananas from seeds? I am going to start them indoors and can't find any of those small cheap plastic starter pots at the store. I was...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 05-30-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,219
Posted By kman84
Should I use mulch?

Hey everyone,

I have one DC in a large container, about 2 ft tall. Should I use mulch on top of my soil?

Also, I'm using miracle grow potting soil, should I use fertilizer also? If so, what are...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 05-29-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,976
Posted By kman84
Pink Velvet & Acuminata Dwarf

can anyone give me a step by step on what to do when I receive these seeds in the mail? (Pink Velvet & Acuminata Dwarf) Or direct me to a step by step thread? Any help would be great. I got 10 seeds...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-29-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,588
Posted By kman84
Question Questions about my first naner plant

Hey everyone!,

I just planted my first banana, a dwarf cavendish. It is about 2 ft tall at its highest point, and I just transplanted it into a large pot. My question is, when can I expect to be...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-29-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1,325
Views: 152,283
Posted By kman84
Re: What did you plant today (bananas)?

I planted my first banana ever today (in a large pot)! a Dwarf Cavendish. Hope to be eating some tasty fruit sometime soon!

:woohoonaner:
Forum: Member Introductions 05-29-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,601
Posted By kman84
Re: where to buy in Maryland?

Thanks! I didn't think to look there, I found a dwarf cavendish at Home Depot that I bought
Forum: Member Introductions 05-28-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,601
Posted By kman84
where to buy in Maryland?

Hey Everyone!

I am new to growing bananas and I want to jump right in. I am looking for an ice cream or red dwarf plant. I have seen them for sale on e-bay but I would rather buy in a store. Anyone...
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