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Forum: Other Plants 02-17-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

I live in the central San Joaquin Valley of California/Tulare County/Visalia City. I planted my Dragon Fruit cuttings in Sept/Nov of 2009. Well I kept them out during the winter months. Some did...
Forum: Other Plants 12-01-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,220
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Orin's Front Yard Mini Apple Orchard

Hi S, Yes, exactly. That's the word that I forgot to use: espalier. Thanks!!
Forum: Other Plants 11-30-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,220
Posted By FamilyManDude
Cool Orin's Front Yard Mini Apple Orchard

I planted a mini apple orchard in the landscaping of my front yard. I set up trellising for these ultra-dwarf trees. I did plant these a little too closely together. Since my orchard is comprised...
Forum: Other Plants 11-14-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi M, I purchased those specific varieties (American Beauty, Physical Graffiti, Oblong, and Red Ruby) from GotEpis - (Powered by CubeCart)...
Forum: Other Plants 10-29-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

I planted seven DF cuttings on Sept. 6th and this is the only new growth so far. I took this pic today (10-29-09).
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25873&size=1...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-16-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,315
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: It's Fall Sale Time! What's On Sale Where You Live?

At my local Lowe's all fruit trees and plants are 50% off. I bought seven ultra-dwarf apple trees. These are apple scions grafted on m27 rootstock. With the sale these tiny trees were a little...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-14-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,084
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Finally!

Hi Bob, congrats on a killer find. I have been reading up on GM. It is on my must-have list. I would love to be on your waiting list, when you have one for sale/trade.
Forum: Other Plants 09-14-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Oh I see. I am so glad that I asked. I did not understand that at all. Thanks for clearing that up.
Forum: Other Plants 09-14-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi Richard, I have acquired some more cuttings. This gives me a total of eight different varieties. These are supposed to be all self-pollinating. I have decided that I would like to plant in an...
Forum: Other Plants 09-11-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,031
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: What tropical fruits can I root cuttings of?

Regarding citrus cuttings: I was able to get some lime tree cutting to root with the help of an EZ Cloner. This is an areoponics chamber with rubber collars that hold cutting in place while water...
Forum: Other Plants 09-02-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi, I got my cuttings today. :woohoonaner: I got (2) Am. Beauty, (2) Phys. Graffiti, (1) Oblong, and (1) Red Ruby. I had not heard of the last two, so I will need to learn more about them. This...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-01-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,985
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Grand Nain revisited...

Hi Cheryl, sorry that you got ripped off. That sucks.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-01-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,978
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: How do I feed banana plants on a shoestring budget?? Eleanor’s VF-11

Elenor's VF-11
Well, I decided that my bananas needed a little more sustenance then Eleanor's VF-11 could provide. However, I did buy another bottle of this mild product, as I feel that it is a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Here is a picture of the Praying Hands banana plants, taken 08/31/09. It has been about six weeks since I received, and planted, the bare root rhizomes. I continue to maintain these plants...
Forum: Other Plants 08-29-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hey Richard, yep I remember that you are familiar w/ these parts. :) So average temp, around here, never drops below 32. I may need to put up some cover on any below-average evenings. Still, seems...
Forum: Other Plants 08-28-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 56,550
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Hi Richard, I really enjoyed seeing your grow set-up on this thread. I really want a Dragon Fruit area similar to yours. I also enjoyed your online article. It is very informative. I have ordered...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-24-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,551
Posted By FamilyManDude
Pinwheel Re: thanks for all the posts Orin

Hi Buddy, glad you made it here to bananas.org. :woohoonaner: You will love it here. So much good advice/feedback from very friendly people. Cheers!!! :nanadrink:
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,345
Posted By FamilyManDude
Talking Re: Musa Truly Tiny - Does it fruit?

Well my Truly Tiny banana plants finally arrived today (08-20-2009). These came already planted rather than bare-root rhizomes. I was surprised at the size of the plants. I expected them to come...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-12-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,345
Posted By FamilyManDude
Question Musa Truly Tiny - Does it fruit?

Hi Friends, I just now purchased two plants billed as “Musa Truly Tiny” banana plants. They should arrive in a few days. I had done some prior research and found many descriptions stating that the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-11-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Hi V, thanks for your response. Your greenhouse is indeed similar to what I am trying to build. Glad to hear that you are experiencing this "thermal constant" in the winter. Is this the only...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-10-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

I am attempting to grow bananas in the in the Central Valley of California (zone 9). This area does not have the tropical conditions that are well-known to be present in southern California. This...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-05-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Hi Cesar, my plans are to keep the walls earthen. I was thinking I may try to lay a dark stone wall at the back of the room so that it will absorb and collect solar heat in the winter. The dirt...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-05-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

Yes I have thought about this. I have a light meter. I will need to check out how much light gets in there. I may need to set up some grow lights to supplement. I had hoped to expand the length...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

As I understand the root temp is very important. That is one of the reasons that I decided on the Walipini design. I am hoping that the "thermal constant" will maintain proper root temp year-round....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,403
Posted By FamilyManDude
Re: Growing Praying Hands Bananas in Central California – Zone 9 – Walipini project

I will have a sump pump for emergencies. The plastic will cover the entire berm. It will also be buried. I will also dig a trench to rout water away. So yes this is a concern. =^)
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