Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
04-05-2017, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,658
Re: Musa basjoo
The plants in the conservatory don't look like Musa Basjoo in my opinion; Musa Basjoos usually have different looking petioles with "wings" on the side. Also, leaves and petioles are usually wider...
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Forum: Species Bananas
10-08-2014, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,595
Re: Musa Formosana = Musa Basjoo?
Update from Norway:
Musa Formosana flowers in Bergen... Read about it here. (Use google translate)
Eksotisk bananplante blomstrer | Universitetet i Bergen...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
02-22-2013, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Ensete Ventricosum sprouting!
Here is the reason I ask:
It seems sprouting Ensete Ventricosum seeds sucsessfully can be kind of like a lottery...
First time I bought 100 seeds from banana-tree.com back in 2002, almost all...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-26-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,137
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Forum: Species Bananas
02-28-2011, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,095
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
06-11-2008, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 58,040
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-06-2008, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,756
Re: Ensete Germination
Here is my experience:
With ensete, and ensete ventricosum in particular, it's either all or nothing in terms of germination.
Sometimes whole batches refuse to germinate at all, while on other...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-03-2008, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,774
Re: What bananas are most heat tolerant?
According to the MGIS Database, Mysore is the most heat-tolerant, If i understood correctly. You could check passport data yourself here:
Musa Germplasm Information System...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,820
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
04-20-2008, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,464
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2008, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,588
Re: Musa Basjoo Drooped in the Sun
You know, there's a saying when putting winterized bananas in the spring sun:
"First your leaves will fold, then the next ones popping out will stand up erect and bold!!"
It's not the worlds' best...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-07-2008, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Re: Seeds being sold for seedless Bananas?
My humble opinion: The genus musa is a plant taxonomists' worst nightmare, depending on how you look at it. To be qualified to sell Musa-seeds, it would require special interest and competence in the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-01-2008, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Re: The Ideal Mix
LOL Glad to see I am not the only one! :-D
Since it's almost spring/summer, I would forget about growlights for a while.
As we speak - the seedlings I have in the window are exploding into growth....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-01-2008, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Re: The Ideal Mix
Mark: Are you sure it's the soil/substrate and not another abiotic or biotic factor killing your species bananas? In my experience most musas grow in just about any soil and aren't too picky....
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Forum: Other Plants
03-30-2008, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,660
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Forum: Banana Identification
03-30-2008, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Re: ID please
Yes, definately plant the floaters. When planting palms, they allways tell you to discard floaters because rotting palm-seeds are more or less hollow inside. Forget this rule for musa!
Because of...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-25-2008, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,638
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
03-20-2008, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 509
Views: 58,671
Re: Post a Pic of Yourself!
Lilith, loving your photo!
Bikoro; Where did you go dog-sleighing? Are those greenland-dogs, huskies, or alaskan malamutes?
I guess I think it's unusual to meet a banana-enthusiast who's also a...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
03-09-2008, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,982
Re: Wanted - Musa Dwar Puerto rican
This nursery seems to have quite a few different types, including Dwarf Puerto Rican plantain.
Just a note: This seems to be a cult of some kind, so by supporting this "company", you are supporting...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-06-2008, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,897
Re: Germination the easy way
I keep them in constant 27 degrees C, as I've heard this is the ideal temp. for cell-activity in most musa species. I wouild think this is the naked embryo and doesn't contain the other seed...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-04-2008, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,897
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-03-2008, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,744
Re: My Siam Ruby is Having Problems
In my opinion, a standard fluorescnt light isn't really sufficient for any musa species. Even 2 feet from a window. I would say lack of light is an issue here. Try exposing it to southern sunlight a...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-02-2008, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 58,040
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
02-28-2008, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,508
Re: Helens Hybrid
No, Kev means Chini Champa crossed with Musa Sikkimensis = Helens' Hybrid.
Helen is the name of the woman who discovered it, and lives nearby the place where the seeds are harvested. As far as I...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
02-27-2008, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 58,040
Re: germination guide
Good point Kyle: I realized I forgot to address the issue of contamination in the video!! I use a potting soil that is supposed to be guaranteed disease/ pest free, so it hasn't been that much of an...
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