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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-07-2017, 04:27 PM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? I understand ... You're working to keep algae growth down and piping clean in the presents of system fertilizer. If the concentrations are working for you, I wouldn't recommend changing...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-07-2017, 04:15 PM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? My math is off because I didn't correct for the concentration of 8.25% bleach. The correct chlorine contents are: 2 drops per gal => 26 ppm x .0825 (8.25% bleach)= 2.145 ppm of chlorine EPA...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-07-2017, 11:35 AM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? At 2 drops per gal is approximately 26 ppm. ... The recommended rate to disinfect 'drinking water' is 6 to 12 drops per gal. That is approx. 79 to 158 ppm. ... Open air containers over time (few...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-28-2017, 01:57 PM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? You should consider this when planting corms from someone else's patch. This is how to prevent spread of plant diseases. And it will certainly kill root rot fungus. One should always practice...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-28-2017, 01:49 PM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? It's hard to tell how old the plant is in the pot at the nursery. ... If the banana plant is pupping and the nursery/store is discounting the sell price, then it is likely older than a year. ... ...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-28-2017, 01:39 PM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? YES! ... It is standard agricultural practice to disinfect banana corms, other plants, and equipment with bleach water solution. Another way is to submerge the corm in 'hot water' about 160 - 180...

Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-28-2017, 10:02 AM

Replies: 32 Some p-stems stop growing? Views: 2,573 Posted By edwmax Re: Some p-stems stop growing? I've had this to happen on several plants due to a stem infection or root infection. With the stem infection, The stem slowly died/rotted back to the corm. Then the top of the corm (top grow...

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