Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-21-2020, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 57
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Re: Patupi!!!
Update as of May 19, 2020
Patupi is now 28" in height with 10 leaves plus a cigar. Much thicker in the pstem at this point in the year vs. last year. I separated the small pup on the left from the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-08-2020, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: New Blue Java!
The new leaf has grown 6 inches in the first 3 days. I think it handled the stress of shipping quite well. It sure does drink a lot, too!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-22-2020, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 356
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-16-2020, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Update as of April 13, 2020. Patupi seems to be about four to six weeks ahead of last years development at this point.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=65875&size=1...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-15-2020, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
The original Patupi didn't make it. He got killed by the second low temp dip we had in January afer surviving the early November freeze. Thought he was going to make it. Dang it!!
The original is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-19-2020, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 38
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UPDATE 2020 Season of my Nana Patches
I trimmed the small nana patch this morning to get ready for the 2020 season ... AND found a supersize bloom. Anyway these pics show how the plant died back after the Jan. 21 & 22 freeze to 27...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-15-2020, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Donald,
Really sorry to hear about your back!....Hopefully you feel much better now!.....My Patupi got to a completely halt!....Even we got a mild winter in South Florida comparing to other...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-13-2020, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Sorry to hear about your back injury and potential plant loss. That stinks. I still have my patupi and its doing pretty well in my living room. Hopefully it will hang on till springtime....
Erik
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-09-2020, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 137
2019 Australian Banana Packing Championship
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-25-2020, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Looking for Dwarf Banana Recommendation
Any of the dwarf varsities should work for you. The Dwarf Orinoco would grow year round at the temps you listed. While most other dwf types will go dormant at temps below 50 deg. for the winter.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-25-2020, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 395
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-25-2020, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 395
Looking for Dwarf Banana Recommendation
Hello,
I'm new to bananas.org but not new to growing bananas. I live just north east of Tampa Florida in zone: 9b. I have successfully grown the Blue Java (ice cream) banana for the past 5 years. ...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-16-2020, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 526
Re: Will banana bags keep out vermin?
My Min-Pin can spot anything in the backyard that is messing around in the banana and mango areas. He runs straight to the critter and will kill it if hangs around. Greatest watchdog there...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-12-2020, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 526
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-12-2020, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 526
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-12-2020, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 526
Re: Will banana bags keep out vermin?
I bag my bunches with giant clear trash bags from HD. Loosely tied at the top and open at the bottom. Squirrel was able to get into the top part of the bunch and made a mess of the top hand or two....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-11-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 526
Re: Will banana bags keep out vermin?
[QUOTE=Art_R;328704]Charlene,
I have a squirrel problem in my yard in Ormond Beach. They thought my banana plants were a buffet. My solution is an extreme measure, but IT WORKS. I made a bag out...
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Forum: Banana Identification
12-17-2019, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 374
Re: Another "Ice Cream" Mystery
def not namwah or blue java (i'm up on those varieties specs/characteristics from same id quest)
brown speckles on stem and fruit shapes look cavendish like. i'm sure a pro will have no problem...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-17-2019, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Still Too Early
Checked today, still too early to plant I guess. At least the days will be getting longer Monday.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=65642&size=1...
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Forum: Member Introductions
12-16-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
Hi from Exeter, England
Hello! I've just landed here. I've loved banana trees and plants for decades, and about 15 years ago had a Japanese banana I was in love with but lost in a house move.
Now I'm growing some different...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-14-2019, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 584
Building a desert banana patch, Phoenix AZ
I am planting out my property here with a variety of bananas to see what can survive and thrive in the harsh environment here. We have a range of conditions from blazing hot summers to occasional...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-07-2019, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 496
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-19-2019, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Awesome man! I’m glad the pup arrived ok! I’m so sorry the wait was so long! I know you will love it! Patupi is my all time favorite tasting Musa! I love them! Just be careful with watering until it...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-17-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Glad you found a nice pup and I'm sure it was reasonably priced!
Hope you have good luck with it.
Erik
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-16-2019, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,260
Re: Patupi!!!
Awesome! My Patupi is kicking butt right now. It’s growing well. Best of luck!
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