Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-28-2020, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 133
Re: Why are my leaves yellow?
Thanks. I tried to post a photo but it didn't work out. We have had a lot of rain here in Chicago so that could very well be the issue. I've been meaning to fertilize again anyway.
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-28-2020, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 133
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
05-12-2020, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 270
Dwarf Cavendish
Hey all!
I have a dwarf Cavendish in a container that comes inside for the winter months. When is it safe for him to go outside? We've had a while spring here in Chicago, with temperatures...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-07-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
Re: Went to uncover in PA
Yeah, well the concrete jungle here loves to absorb solar heat all day and radiate it back out all night. I actually measured myself about an hour ago at 56° but I don’t know how accurate my...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-06-2020, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
Re: Went to uncover in PA
I uncovered mine about a month ago. Granted, I've kept my eye on the weather and covered them back up a few times when the temperature was going to dip rather low. I'll be doing it again one night...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-06-2020, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Re: Spring uncovering!
I uncovered today, all the way to the ground since we have a couple of warm sunny days ahead. Figured I'd let the sun get down to the soil. Looks like I have signs of life! Gave them a dose of...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-03-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Re: Spring uncovering!
I still have no growth with mine. The corm feels pretty solid but nothing seems to be happening. Keeping them covered for now, will keep checking them on days with warmer weather. We should have...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-09-2020, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Re: Spring uncovering!
Yeah. Sadly winter hit here overnight, going from 70 degrees to snowing in the span of 24 hours. I didn't get mine protected the way I had planned to. I simply build a 3 foot by 3 foot fence...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-09-2020, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Re: Spring uncovering!
I uncovered yesterday, I couldn't help it, it was almost 70 here. Sadly, my pseudostems are mush to the ground (and were still partially frozen). Hoping the corms are still okay. I left them...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-06-2020, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Re: Spring uncovering!
I think I might give it a try. Worst case, I use it next year to contain my mulch. I don’t have any low temps in my area forecasted for the next two weeks below 40°. The soil temperature next to...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-01-2020, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-01-2020, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Spring uncovering!
Hey all... in zone 6b here and I know it’s a touch too early to uncover my basjoo bananas yet.
Curious though... has anyone ever tried a coldframe/greenhouse type structure around their bananas? ...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
10-24-2019, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 866
Re: Spider Mites
I’m a little reluctant to release more mites into my living room. I’m not a greenhouse grower. My bananas (and lemons) grow in pot on my patio and come into my home for winter. Maybe I’ll give it...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
10-24-2019, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 866
Spider Mites
Brought my dwarf Cavendish in for the winter a couple weeks ago. I hosed it off well, and sprayed it with neem oil the day it came in. Only a week later, they were back with a vengeance. So I...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-18-2019, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 315
Re: Super dwarf Cavendish Novak questions
I also purchased a dwarf cavendish last spring, I transplanted mine from a 4 inch pot to a 12 inch. It already has 4-5 pups. I don’t expect a flower until next year or even the year after, and...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-05-2019, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 615
Re: Fertilizing Musa Basjoo
I didn't see this. I feel it's too late now, fall has swung in with a vengeance.
I've had a lot of issues using this website. I will get an email that some responded to my post, but the website...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-28-2019, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 615
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-24-2019, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
Re: Has anyone ever winterized with one of these?
Bummer. I planned to mulch as well, was just hoping to save as much of the pseudostem as possible by filling this with mulch. I wanted big plants this year and I'm afraid if it dies all the way to...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-24-2019, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
Has anyone ever winterized with one of these?
It's my first year with my Musa basjoo in the ground. Trying to get my fall game plan ready. Has anyone every used one of these? Or one designed for roses to winterize their hardy bananas? I'm in...
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