Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-15-2006, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,471
Re: Maurelii
Don't know anything about this particular nanner - but can't you just cut off the foliage before transporting? Shouldn't take more than a couple weeks to have a mess of leaves again...
Be well,
Mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-14-2006, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,228
Re: Indoor Grow Lights
I had a 30' long 9' wide 6' tall cattle-panel hoophouse with a single layer of glazing for a winter and even when the heater - a single 1500watt usually set on 750watt - went out a couple of times...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-14-2006, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,228
Re: Indoor Grow Lights
I'm not aware of your architectural layout, but a bright sunny window trumps electric lights any day. Tho - the lights can be used to suppliment the shortest days of winter. Nevertheless, nanners...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-14-2006, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,071
Re: Landscape Nanner
Thanks Joe! Would a basjoo die back in mild Zone 8 winters? These die back after the first frost.
Be well,
Mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2006, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 17,538
Re: Grow Bananas in Zone 9 Types?
Excellent! I hope it works for you. Fortunately, nanners are fairly obvious about their status. If they're not doing good, they just don't grow. Wilting or drooping a bit in the heat of the day is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2006, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 17,538
Re: Grow Bananas in Zone 9 Types?
Whew, thought it would be something hard. First off - stop watering! When you plant the nanner you want to water *once* - then unless it's dry *more* than 2" deep, do not water! The roots are unable...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2006, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,384
Re: $3,700 banana
Darn, I was going to put my mystery nanner up on eBay - I can use a new front porch... :)
Grin,
Mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-12-2006, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 17,538
Re: Grow Bananas in Zone 9 Types?
What are the conditions of the nanners you have that are dying? Did you get them potted, or as bare-root pups? Is the soil soaked or just moist? Shade or full sun? If it's not too far gone, you...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-12-2006, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,071
Landscape Nanner
I have a nanner rescued from my FIL's patch here in central Texas. It was there when he moved in and he's not interested in maintaining them so I grabbed one. It's your generic green nanner - it gets...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-12-2006, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,559
English Banana Books?
What books are out there specifically about growing bananas? A search of Amazon.com brings up endless list of books on cooking and some on general tropical plant cultivation.
Be well,
Mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-11-2006, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,506
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-10-2006, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: How to make Bamboo kick stands
Thanks a million! I may actually be able to find some bamboo growing around here that I can use too. These'll look tons better than 2x4's.
Be well,
Mike
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-09-2006, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,487
Re: Dwarf Rajapuri
My "rajapuri" looks identical to this. Got it from Aloha Tropicals. I bugged them about it and they sent me a replacement - that also looks identical. And folks, it ain't a rajapuri! Wanna know what...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-09-2006, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,761
Re: Red Jamaican surrendered today
Those are stunning pics! Look forward to seeing the progress on the Red. I like your bamboo cane supporting the flower stalk on the Apple - gonna have to copy it. :)
Be well,
Mike
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