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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-21-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 252,287
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Hello,

I am posting here as it seems the most active.

This is my Musa Basjoo located in NJ. It is the second year of growth and I found out it was fruiting back on the 5th of October. I can...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-21-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,918
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Musa basjoo growth after 2 seasons

Wow. The past week has been great..

They are really starting to grow nicely here in NJ..

Does anyone think putting a garbage bag over them would help keep them warmer at night?

I would love to...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-17-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,918
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Musa basjoo growth after 2 seasons

I can not believe it.. I have bananas in NJ growing in the middle of October.. Who would have thought..

Anyone with an idea of how long from this point till they are ready for picking?

Anyone...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-11-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,594
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Southern NJ banana grower

You are about 35-40 minutes away.

I have the musa basjoo's, Ice cream's (just got so will not have pups till next season), California Gold. I have 2 gold's but I am keeping them indoors just in...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-11-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,918
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Musa basjoo growth after 2 seasons

Steve,

I am in Central NJ (Burlington County- Exit 7 NJ Turnpike).. I also have had mine in the ground for the 2nd year and they are about 13'-18' tall and just last week I actually started a flag...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-11-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,594
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Southern NJ banana grower

Marc,

How far are you from Burlington County, NJ?

I have Banana trees as well and also have 2- 14' palm trees.
I actually started getting bananas about 2 weeks ago..

Adam
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-03-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 252,287
Posted By NJ Banana
Basjoo starting to flower in October-Help

Hello All,

I have a basjoo that is starting to flower in NJ in the Month of October..

This is the trees 2nd year (over wintered them in the ground last year).

I know this sounds lame but I...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-01-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 37,795
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Some Banana Pup Pictures

Miracle grow.

I have used the same amount last year and some are doing OK it is just 3 of them that are doing this. Last year with the same amount I took them from Pups to about a 9' pstem and 14'...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-01-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 37,795
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Some Banana Pup Pictures

Can someone please help?
Please take a look at the pic. It seems like the bananas are either growing too fast of lack of a mineral? They are deprived of something and I don't know what..

I...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 06-27-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,629
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Massachusetts Banana progress 2011

Hello All,

Has anyone else had issues where the leaves of their banana plant come out like they already went through a wind storm? They are split and thin..

I wonder if they are growing too fast...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-18-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,587
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: When do I uncover them?

Hope I posted the pics right..

Well I had one breaking through the plastic and we are supposed to get in the 70's today in central NJ so I thought it best to uncover them. Most had a mushy/slimy...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-15-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,587
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: When do I uncover them?

Marinemom,

I did a horible job last year protecting mine. I just cut them down and put 6" to 8" of mulch on them. Needless to say they where just mush. On April 1st last year I had seen a pup start...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-14-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,587
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: When do I uncover them?

I think my nanas want out of their bubble wrap. One already broke through and the others are not far behind him.. Live in Central NJ and it looks like our night weather should not be in the freezing...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-29-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Fire for Heat

I know it is probably too late for the info but here goes anyway..

Next time just go get the largest 4 or 6 mil clear plastic from Home Depot or lowes. Throw it over them and secure it to the...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-16-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,866
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Overwintering nana corms?

Tiki,

I have a bunch of basjoo's and a california gold. I am doing some outside and some inside this year. This is the first time inside for me... I dug them up, banged off some of the dirt and put...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-11-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 252,287
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Has anyone else had any luck with overwintering a California Gold in the zone 7ish area?

I want to leave it in the ground with protection but if it looks as though it has a good chance of dying I...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-08-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 252,287
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Hello All,

I have a California Gold that was planted early last year. The stem is about 4-5' tall. I had 4 pups that I cut off about 3 weeks ago and put in planters for indoor overwintering. I...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 07-01-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,151
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Back Again

I just joined and I love growing banana's.
I started out with 1 plant that died over the winter but gave me 6 pups in the fall. I then planted them and tried some inside and some outside with only...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 06-30-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,151
Posted By NJ Banana
Re: Back Again

Do not trust TYTY.. Plants are never really healthy. I am in NJ and have had 2 windmill palms (bought from a local guy) survive for 3 years. I build a shelter wrap it in very thick plastic with...
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