Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself
03-05-2017, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,216
Re: Had an idea on a greenhouse for bananas
I live up outside Amarillo,Texas.I grow bananas in my greenhouse,which is 20x30x12,lean to,greenhouse,I have to grow bananas which are the dwarf variety ,I'm growing Raja Puri Cuba Red Dwarf nah...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-01-2014, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Re: Raja Puri
Venture inside the greenhouse.
http://https://picasaweb.google.com/102198526020680600336/August1201402#slideshow/6042716951544816226...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-01-2014, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Raja Puri
Many times I've tried to get bananas from Raja Puri,3 times Its either joked or the freeze would get it,but since moving to Texas,growing this now for for 2 yrs since moving here,this is the biggest...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-14-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Re: Bananas in the desert
Wind blows very had a different direction everyday,on average 25 mph gusting to 45mph almost everyday!But yes will have to plant next to the wall of the house and hope for the best!
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-14-2013, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Re: Bananas in the desert
I live just west of Amarillo,this will be my first year growing bananas here,like to know how you protect from the wind,it destroys more than the heat here at my place.
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Forum: Other Plants
12-31-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
I have a pair of Bizzies planted around the pool,covered with a 55gal barrel inside with a 125 watt heat light bulb,we have already seen temps to 4*,there about half the size of yours,so far there...
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Forum: Other Plants
06-11-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
All my cycads just finished flushing about a week ago,of course mine are all in containers,as I'm about 3 zones cooler than you are,and need to be brought inside for the winter months.I have sago's...
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Forum: DIY - Gardening Do It Yourself
05-13-2012, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 37,972
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Forum: Other Plants
01-18-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
Sounds good to me,but doubt if that included shipping!
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Forum: Other Plants
01-06-2012, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
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Forum: Other Plants
01-05-2012, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
Re: Big Bird of Paradise
Apparently,they can get them to bloom at a lot less size than my 12ft tall plant,all the pictures I've seen has been huge plants,bigger than mine alot bigger than mine,I'd like to know how they can...
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Forum: Other Plants
01-05-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
Re: Big Bird of Paradise
Thanks,I wish I knew the secrets to get more blooms on mine,I wish someday to learn the secrets of the horticulturists in getting bigger and more blooms more often,I don't think its just miracle grow...
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Forum: Other Plants
01-04-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
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Forum: Other Plants
01-04-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
Big Bird of Paradise
Sending up first flower bud ever,I bought this as a one gallon plant 18 years ago,been potted up at least 5 times into it's latest container of 27 gallons,2 years ago.Are these blooming now in the...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
01-04-2012, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Re: Acai Palms!
I have a couple dozen,couple years old now,in one gallon pots about 18 inches tall,they don't grow any during the winter months.during the summer,have to keep them in dappled shade at least 50%,or...
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Forum: Other Plants
11-21-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,416
Re: Orange Quince
Thanks Jana,thats the way I cook my butter squash !
And Richard thank you for the history lesson!
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Forum: Other Plants
11-20-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,416
Re: Orange Quince
Last week I picked my only one Russian quince,can you tell me the best way to eat it?Raw or cooked?
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Forum: Other Plants
07-30-2011, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
Butias are popping today,that I got from you 6 mths ago or so from you,still waiting on the jubaeas.
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Forum: Other Plants
07-26-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
It always take at least 6 months for butias to pop for me!
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Forum: Other Plants
07-26-2011, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
Been 6 months still non popping as of yet.
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Forum: Other Plants
07-26-2011, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
Re: Palms
I have 2 of the 3,how long does the jubaeas take to germinate?
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Forum: Other Plants
01-23-2011, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
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Forum: Other Plants
01-22-2011, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Re: Could not resist
Planetrj,yes there are very hard to find,but I managed to find one here in Kansas,that has to trunks that germinated out of the same coconut,its in its 3rd year now,10ft tall,and hardier than the...
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Forum: Other Plants
01-22-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 620
Views: 59,425
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Forum: Other Plants
01-22-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Re: Could not resist
looks to be a spindle palm,to me!
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