Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
09-29-2017, 06:49 PM
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
06-29-2016, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 693
Musa laterita Rhizomes
I have about 10 Musa laterita rhizomes for sale. All are very healthy and happy looking!
$20 each, plus shipping. Shipped bareroot.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38497&size=1...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-25-2016, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 14,783
Re: Notice Regarding Spam Posts
Yes, I banned them too, if they weren't already. It was quite satisfying when it asked "prune 486 threads?" Yes! LMAO! I didn't even look in the other forums. Thanks, harvey. Hopefully this...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-25-2016, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 14,783
Re: Notice Regarding Spam Posts
OK, I discovered a way to prune all threads by a specific user, and think I deleted all the spam posts in 15 minutes, lol.
For Mods, go to the forum where the offensive posts are, then click on...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-24-2016, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 14,783
Re: Notice Regarding Spam Posts
Wow. I haven't checked in here too often, but did today to check on some reports...I started deleting a few hundred posts, but they are endless. Several hundred pages of spam posts, deleting them...
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
12-26-2015, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Re: In memoriam: Markku Hakkinen
I heard about this last week, and was saddened to read it! He was a true pioneer and can never be replaced. I hope somebody continues his work. And to think he didn't start his career with Musa...
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Forum: Species Bananas
12-15-2015, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
05-10-2015, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 726
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-23-2014, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 973
Re: Floating/Sinking seeds?
Section Callimusa seeds do float naturally, whether viable or not. Generally if seeds float, it means they are no good, but it's not always the case.
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Forum: Species Bananas
11-18-2014, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Species Bananas
11-18-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-05-2014, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 813
Re: Havent been on the site for a while
Wow...I'm real sorry to hear about your misfortunes! I hope things start getting better for you immediately and you get back on your feet and in a house soon. Banana plants can wait.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-02-2014, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 877
Re: Cleaning Banana Seeds
Austin, in the past I have let them soak in some water for a week or more, letting the fruit ferment a little. Then shake them up really well, get in there with a fork or other utensil and try and...
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Forum: Species Bananas
10-27-2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Species Bananas
10-27-2014, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
10-26-2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Species Bananas
10-26-2014, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
10-22-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,487
Re: Ensete Glaucum experiment.
Hmm...I'm pretty sure that this doesn't work with E. glaucum. The only Ensete that this can work with is E. ventricusum. Keep us updated though! You never know.
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Forum: Species Bananas
10-01-2014, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,688
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-09-2014, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 862
Re: Over wintering a griersonni
Well, I would separate at least one pup and store inside for the winter, in the event you lose the main plant in the ground over the winter. I would suggest several inches of mulch as protection,...
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
09-09-2014, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Re: triple bud on Velutina
Pretty cool! That is usually caused by an injury to the growing point, causing it to mutate. Regardless of how it is caused, it is very rare, and thank you for documenting it with pictures! Make...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-28-2014, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 924
Re: Musa Velutina/Daisycarpa blooming, need advice
You don't need to pollinate them, they should easily do it on their own. You can harvest the bananas before they split, but make sure you do it right before they split or as they start splitting to...
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-27-2014, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,562
Re: Musa zaifui sp. nov.
Has anyone gotten this to flower and set seeds yet? I'm interested!!!
The thing that makes me wonder if the plant pictured might be something else is that in Markku's description of Musa zaifui,...
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-16-2014, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,157
Musa balbisiana 'Thai Black' in bloom
This is at my folks' house here in Gainesville, FL. A lot of my Musa has perished here to Dad's lawnmower, squirrels, or just neglect, but this mat has done pretty well. Last winter was very mild,...
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Forum: Species Bananas
07-20-2014, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,542
Re: My Ensete Glaucum
Ensete Glaucum (or any Ensete for that matter) is super easy to overwinter bareroot in a cool, dry space also. I have had one in a pot for years, and just throw it under the house in the winter. It...
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