Forum: Banana Identification
06-15-2020, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 1
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Orinoco?
I’m assuming this is a regular Orinoco but maybe not. What ya think.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-05-2020, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 5
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Dwarf basjoo?
My basjoo will not grow over 5-6ft. This could be climate related or who knows what. Has anyone seen this before? I have five matts w three of them blooming now(overwinter blooms) They were all...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-05-2020, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 2
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Apricot pest
I would really like to get some apricots this year. Every year I have hundreds of fruits go bad because of bugs. I have tried all the organic stuff and some seven dust last year. I apply every couple...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
04-25-2018, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Wanted Basjoo
Do you have anything to trade. I will be digging up some basjoo in the next few weeks
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-07-2018, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 0
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Ready to grow again
I have been unable to grow much for the last few years. Most of my collection is gone now. I’m looking to replace some of my favorite past plants. I sold many pups to members and Maybe someone will...
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Forum: Other Plants
07-01-2015, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 2
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Peach pest
My peaches are 3/4 full. There getting destroyed by multiple pest. Is there any kind of spray I can use to try and save some. If so what precautions should be taken before I use them. Thanks
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
04-20-2015, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
Termites in soil
Hey guys was planting some stuff today and grabbed a pot from last year and the old dirt in the pot is full of termites. Should I call the bug people ASAP to check my house or have others seen this...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-17-2014, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Spring update
This was the coldest winter I have ever experienced here. All my plants were left in ground unprotected. I did try to wrap some plants but my new puppy would did not understand this and kindly...
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Forum: Banana Identification
05-17-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
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Forum: Banana Identification
05-17-2014, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-06-2014, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,020
Re: spring update
Well I think the weather will end any chance of any stem making it through winter. I am in Mexico so I will not know how cold it gets but with prdeictions in the teens I think it will be a wait and...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-29-2013, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,020
Re: spring update
Made it home no severe damage yet. Thanks for the help going to wrap a few big stalks and leave everything else natural.
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-15-2013, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,020
Re: spring update
thought i would put some end of the season info on my plants..
This years big grower has been the black Thai. My matt has grown from flat ground to around 11 ft of stem on the tallest and it has...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-21-2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,020
Re: spring update
update on this, Black Thai is growing good,goldfinger did push out from last years stem and also has a pup of equal size. Raja Puri is growing from full stem were it stopped last season.
The Only...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Re: Fruit plant show
I didnt buyanything had my hands on a D brazillian and a sweetheart but put them back because I really dont have any room for them and the checkout line was so long. After I left I almost went back...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Fruit plant show
Just got back from the Florida rare fruit tree show
In palm beach. They had many kinds of bananas and the prices were 15$ for any variety. Most of them were fresh cut pups some looked like they had...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-11-2013, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,020
spring update
Once again Saba is the winner. This year i left out almost everything.
Saba w plastic wrap and burlap and heavy mulch did have christmas lights but they died soon after wrapping. This matt is green...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-11-2013, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Re: fridge storage
I had to Bail on fridge storage. After a little time in fridge I put the small corms in the shed in a box.I potted a V.C. ,Sdc,and a ensete in the house a month ago and there all growing good now....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-20-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 957
Re: Tall Orinoco
I will have plenty in spring if you want to wait,we can trade or you can just pay shipping. Im ready to get some new space.
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Forum: Banana Identification
02-05-2013, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,889
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-05-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Re: Help Viente Cohol tc!
I have had some that dry out all the way to the soil then new growth start out of the side of the old dead P stem.
what did the corm look like when you repotted it hopefully no rot.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-18-2013, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,404
Re: The truth on Kru.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29957&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29957&ppuser=3890)
my favorite plant never got to taste one but I had a matt start...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
12-04-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Best cultivars for storage
well sounds good but I have three basjoos now in ground in three completly different spots all same results. If i plant a new basjoo in spring it will grow rapidly but after winter to next spring...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
12-02-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
fridge storage
has anyone ever tried to store corms in the fridge? Whats the opinion on this would it work?
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-07-2012, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,022
Re: Saba Banana
hey there I have some to spare but you would have to wait until may. I am currently in the bahamas and dont know when i will return home.My best guess is mid may,but It could be sooner if I get lucky.
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