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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-23-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Bananas and snow

Bananas are leafing out at 5' high and bent ovet due to cover. I usually put in wire cages with mulch"bark chips". That way I can use the mulch in the spring for other beds. Putting the cages back up...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-22-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By PAbananas
Bananas and snow

Just a question about snow. My weather has been great in 6a. Sunny and well above normal, temps in the 70's&80's. My bananas were out growing their winter homes and being bent as there was no where...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-01-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,304
Posted By PAbananas
Feeding bananas

Question on feeding Nanas. Got some Banana fuel but came without instructions on how much and how often. So if any have or are using this feed please let me no. Thanks
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-03-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 242,414
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Quick question. Whren you put them up bare root due they turn brown? Due you have to keep giving them light? Mine are in the cellar and are turning brown. Just curious
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-28-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 242,414
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Max It aint going to get much warmer this week. I don't no what part of the berg your from. I used to work in 15237 on Mcnightmare rd. Would like to no more about growing in this area. Any...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-28-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 242,414
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

BOB Unbelivable. A few questions if you don't mind. Some of you plants are lying down and some upright and none wrapped. Do you have any problem with drying out? My winters are cold and I am not sure...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-12-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 242,414
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Put in a small root cellar for my nanas. When putting them inside do I wrap them with something ( I was thinking of using newspaper)? I no the cellar will get alittle damp, not much I can do to stop...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-02-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 124,481
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Time to separate the pups for the Spring

Can you split the pups before winter and store for spring planting? If so how do you store them.I read not to remove pups but my plants never got higher than 5'.This winter I will leave 1-2 plants...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 06-07-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By PAbananas
Re: fertilizer

Jeremy: What is Banana fuel and where did you by it? thanks
Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself 06-07-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,942
Posted By PAbananas
Re: How to get rid of earwigs?

Any home supply store will carry alot of sprays for earwigs. The spray will kill this years but the little bugs will be back next year unless you keep spraying. I would be more worried about the...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 06-07-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By PAbananas
Cool fertilizer

Hi gang: Has anyone used Jobes fruit tree spikes for bananas? They have a 10-15-15 ratio. I dont want to kill my bananas but would like to fertilize them. I usually just water them with miracle grow....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-19-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,350
Posted By PAbananas
Re: planting date for the north

Buckeye: You wouldn't uncover any plants that are outside? I thought The cold hardy bananas could take temps in the 20's? The ones I have in the house I will keep inside until May. Then plant. Thanks
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-19-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,350
Posted By PAbananas
Cold planting date for the north

Hi: I live in southwest PA temps are starting to warm up(in the 60's). I no it will not last but being new to this I am not sure when to uncover my plants or plant my new ones outside. Being in zone...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 02-18-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,149
Posted By PAbananas
Cold Re: Ice Cream X Basjoo

I am by no means a expert on Bananas nor do I claim to be. I do no fruit trees and grafting on rootstocks will just adjust the size or help with desiese resistance. I no that you can take the geans...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-03-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,530
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Growing indoor bananas in Winter

Thanks Jeremy
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-03-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,448
Posted By PAbananas
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

Sandy: How do you store the plants of that size? Thanks
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-03-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,530
Posted By PAbananas
Question Growing indoor bananas in Winter

It's winter in my part of the country. I have 4 bananas I bought from WellSprings(nice plants). I am trying to keep theme growing till spring but I am not sure if it is possible to do so. I am trying...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-03-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,448
Posted By PAbananas
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

I live inbetween both of you and yet my weather is worse. The cloest major city is Pittsburgh. If the ones I covered dont make I'll try again.
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-03-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,448
Posted By PAbananas
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

Thanks John: I quess thats the stuff. I am going to try it this spring. NY and PA have closly the same weather. If you dont mind, when do you uncover your plants or plant new ones? Thanks
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-02-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,448
Posted By PAbananas
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

Jeremy: Yea May 15 is the last day. I usually plant my garden on the first. If you dont mind what is pulf and were might I find it? Thanks
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-02-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,448
Posted By PAbananas
Re: What Is The Best Way To Protect A Musa Basjoo For Winter????

OK got everything covered. Now In my area the last date of frost is May 15. Anyone no when is a good time to uncover or where on the site I might find the info.. Thanks
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 12-02-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,149
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Ice Cream X Basjoo

If its like other fruit trees I don't think it will work. Each side should remain true to varity and if the new shout comes from one side it should be that varity. By cross pollanting the flowers you...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-26-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,106
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Overwintering strategies.

Thanks Bob: The smaller ones are indoors in pots for next year. The ones outside were for me to do some learning.I will spend this winter doing alot of reading from this site before I plant next...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-26-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,106
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Overwintering strategies.

Thanks Bob: First year growing bananas and trying to see I can keep from killing them. So killing frosts dont effect the plants. When I saw ice all over the plant I thought it was time to cover? Next...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-25-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,106
Posted By PAbananas
Re: Overwintering strategies.

In zone 7a, at what point would you cover you bananas. I covered mine about a month ago when night temps dropped and killing frosts hit. Was that to early? I have 4 others potted and under lights for...
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