Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2017, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
Jeffaro, I have not seen many people growing the Kandrian variety. It was collected from Papua New Guinea in the late 1980s. I think it would be worth a try in your area. The field testing in south...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-19-2017, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
In order to get the most accurate results, you should plan to really judge them closely when they are on at least their 2nd, or ideally 3rd bunch. Normally the shoots are increasing in size up to the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-18-2017, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Saba vs. Kandrian
I have been wanting to grow Saba to it's potential since the 90's, but have not had the opportunity or the climate. I made a visit to Going Bananas in Homestead, Florida this week and had a nice chat...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-12-2017, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 765
Re: Come To Nigeria For Banana Riches
Given the current economic conditions in my land my exchange rate is in Nato 7.62 or 5.56, do you prefer the higher denomination or the smaller yet versatile 5.56.
7.62 are for long range goals...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-09-2017, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,009
Re: For the new guys
Baised in what I grow:
Your first banana if your north of zone 9 should be dwarf Orinoco. They are very easy to grow and hard to kill. Also the most cold hardy edible banana. Not the best tasting to...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-09-2017, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,009
Re: For the new guys
I think the best info a newbie needs right away is cultivar selection. So many people in Georgia and northern Texas trying to make a go of D cav as their first banana, one of the most cold sensitive...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-14-2015, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 898
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-31-2015, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 557
Re: Nanner identity
I don't know Ted but I don't trust vendors; I don't believe all mislabeling is their fault but it happens often. I have enough yard that I can spare the space to grow mysteries as long as they're...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-25-2015, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 879
Re: odd cigar leaves
Sometimes even compost and/or manure will cause the problem. I have planted a pup right next to my horses stall and nothing else but horse manure goes watered in around it. Endless supply right next...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-25-2015, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 879
Re: odd cigar leaves
Overfertilized.
I have a photo of it in my gallery here (named image 91). Sorry, cannot copy and paste the link from my phone).
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2015, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2015, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-08-2015, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Re: Dogs
Fencing them off or caging them is probably your best bet. Be careful with mothballs as they are toxic if your dog eats them! Good luck!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-06-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Dogs
I had the same problem. My dogs love the small banana pups. They step on the baby bananas, grab the young banana plants and shake and shred them. I had to put up a fence and separate them. :nanadrink:
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-03-2015, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,268
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-03-2015, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,802
Re: Gros Michel
I've got a couple. Before I heard all the reviews about them. I'm like you waiting to see what happens . I can say so far mine aren't dwarf cavendish that's for sure .
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-31-2015, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,788
Re: Gros Michel question.
In my opinion, any novice reader of this site who is seeking banana variety "xxx" should post a new topic to the section "Banana Plants Wanted (http://www.bananas.org/f224/)" titled "Who is a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-09-2015, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,154
Re: 3x3 method ???
You can put cans, jars, bottles, and even an old tire in your big ass hole, but does it actually help.
If you eliminated the pipe and just buried the organic material, it will decay and naturally...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-04-2015, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Re: Grubs
Furadan is banned, but was very useful in reducing lions, weevils, & most wildlife.
Living with Lions | Lion Poisoning (http://www.livingwithlions.org/lion-poisoning.html)
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
04-12-2015, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,322
Re: Magic Fertilizers
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=57126 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57126)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=57127...
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
04-12-2015, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Fruit Fuel Fertilizers
I believe that 1 tablespoon per gallon is the recommended monthly feeding rate. For outdoor container plants, I have been using 1/2 tbsp per gallon every 2 weeks with good results. Even on the pups....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-11-2015, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 880
From Gloom to Doom
Here's the pic from the fall when the bananas were doing well:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=56975&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56975)
All wrapped...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-11-2015, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 1
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2 New Additions
2 new additions for spring this year, a Veinte Cohol and an Ensete Maurelii. The VC is from Wellspring Gardens, and the EM is from Florida Hill. I wasn't sure what to expect with ordering them...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-11-2015, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,957
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