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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-12-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 892
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Tall orinoco cold hardiness

Nice Pics - thank you. What zone are yo in?
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-19-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Helen's Hybrid Overwinter Success?

That's great, thank you very much for the info, that sounds promising.
Forum: Banana Identification 03-15-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Generic 'Dwarf Banana' ID?

Unicorn Banana....the mythical beast eh?? Could be. And if I am lucky I might get it to flower in the next 10 years.

Thanks you two, I appreciate the response. I know that type of question is a bit...
Forum: Banana Identification 03-14-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By sirdoofus
Generic 'Dwarf Banana' ID?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=65784 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=65750&ppuser=18984)

Just curious if anyone has an opinion of what this banana might be. I...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-08-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By sirdoofus
Helen's Hybrid Overwinter Success?

Hey All - HH seems to make a beautiful indoor plant. I have been very pleasantly surprised with how well these plants have done, and look (hard to tell from this picture), inside all winter next to...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 10-13-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 467
Posted By sirdoofus
Making Banana Fertilizer

Thought we'd spend this fine fall evening whipping up some banana fertilizer for next spring. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.

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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 10-07-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Are my plants diseased?

I don't know anything about growing bananas in warm climates, and only slightly more about growing them in colder climates.

However, I do garden with large quantities of wood chips and very often...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-06-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,068
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Are Musa Basjoo leaves and flowers edible?

Hey Sandy - Just curious, do you move your bordelons inside during winter or do you leave them outside and protect the mat?
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-06-2019, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Anyone looking for sikkimensis seeds?

Seeds Just arrived and I still have 500 unspoken for, $35 US + shipping. if anyone is interested PM me.
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 09-27-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Cold stratification after planting?

Just an update on the above - It has been a month since I pulled my sikkimensis seeds, which were in the fridge for 4 weeks, out and put them back on the fluctuating heat. Nothing yet. Going to try...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-22-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Best bananas to dig each winter in the north

Not sure what others do around here. Don't personally know anyone else growing bananas (a friend planted a basjoo this year but hasn't overwintered it yet) although I do see a few plants here and...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-22-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Mushrooms in banana plant pot

I am no banana expert but I certainly don't worry about mushrooms sharing space with my other outdoor potted plants (haven't had this occur indoors), especially if the plant is doing well. And, there...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-13-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By sirdoofus
Anyone looking for sikkimensis seeds?

I hope I am not breaking any forum rules with this post.

I ordered a large wholesale supply of sikkimensis seeds (2000) from Rarepalmseeds in order to try get better per seed cost. They should...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-13-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Best bananas to dig each winter in the north

Go big or go home right?:weightliftingnaner:
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-12-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Best bananas to dig each winter in the north

Holy crow, that is some serious insulation, anyone of us could probably overwinter inside that cozy looking bungalow:bed:
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 09-09-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: New Here-Help Appreciated

Spider mites can be a pain. Make sure you are spraying the entire plant, including crevices and such on the p-stem, and the potting medium.

What I usually do if i do get an infestation on a plant...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 09-09-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: New Here-Help Appreciated

I am by no means an expert either, but that looks like Ensete ventricosum to me, I could be wrong.

Most of my experience is with houseplants in general, so the following is based on that and not...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 09-07-2019, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Overwintering in pots

Sounds like you plan on keeping them outside all winter?

I have no experience in your climate zone but I have spent some time in 8b. One thing I have done with good results during the shoulder...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-29-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,209
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Bananas in the Pacific Northwest?

Sorry, a little off topic here:D - bambusoides is an awesome plant!!! There was a fantastic grove near Redmond off the 405 at a nursery, the name of which I am not 100% sure about but might be Rock...
Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum 08-29-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: first attempts at seed germination

That looks promising, keep us posted. I am considering trying the same thing with some of the seeds I have had in seed mix for several months so I am very interested to see what kind of success you...
Forum: Banana Plants Wanted 08-28-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: "Musa itinetrans Mekong Giant / xishuangbannaensis" -Europe-

Does anyone know for sure what these seeds are? When I asked Jim at Seedman.com if he new what they were, he said he didn't know any more than what the supplier told him and labeled it as.

I am...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 08-26-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,234
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: How to breed (seedless) Bananas for Temperate climates

Just a note on hardiness zones here in Canada. I believe 9a on Saltspring would be an AgCan rating which in general, although not precise because we use a different system, is one zone-unit higher...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 08-26-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: Best bananas to dig each winter in the north

Hey Sylvia - Thank you very much for the offer, that is very generous of you. I did find a source here in Canada and now have 2 fantastic looking plants, so I am good. Now we'll just have to see what...
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 08-26-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By sirdoofus
Re: When to divide?

Thanks again Beam, very much appreciated.:bunchonanas:
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 08-24-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By sirdoofus
When to divide?

Good evening all. I have 2 Helen's Hybrid double sprout (not really sure if 2 seeds or 2 sprouts from 1 seed) seedlings which I will want to divide at some point.

They are about 6 weeks old now and...
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