Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-16-2008, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-07-2008, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,706
Re: My Mystery Busy Bee Banana
I do not know what the type is but i wanted to say what brillant pictures of the flower and fruit. You have captured the image well, love the bees in last one
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
09-07-2008, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,499
Re: Seed germination using GA3
That is a good idea i will try nicking some of mine before soaking and some not nicked and see what gets best results. Thanks for that
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-06-2008, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,037
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-06-2008, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Re: Spreading the word-about bananas
I know what you mean I am in the UK and everyone who sees my garden is amazed that i am growing banana plants outside, as for producing edible fruit that can not be achieved yet without help, but the...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
09-06-2008, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,499
Seed germination using GA3
I have read an article that recommends soaking banana seeds in GA3 before sowing the seeds. I have always soaked my seeds in water but this article recommends using GA3 and wate to soak for 5 days,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-04-2008, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,285
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-03-2008, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 943
Re: Help!
Had a look at photos i would say the pot is okay not ideal but okay, i personnel have grown nana's in to over 10 foot in half barrels , i had a similar problem with mine so i put it in the ground and...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-03-2008, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 943
Re: Help!
Not sure how much help we can be with no photos or better description, what is wrong with the plant:pics:
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Forum: Species Bananas
09-02-2008, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,330
Musa Basjoo Sakhalin
I have just bought 3 MUSA BASJOO SAKHALIN and i was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference etween a MUSA BASJOO SAKHALIN and a musa Basjoo. Thanks i have read somewhere the the sakhalin is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-01-2008, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Re: Encouraging Pups
I have tried this v cut but how do you keep the plant while it is pupping, do you just keep warm and dry? I have mine outside at minute under my bananas in jungle corner where it is well sheltered,...
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Forum: Species Bananas
09-01-2008, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,362
Re: Insights on seed germination.
I am intersted in this method how do you use the polyethylene glycol to weaken the outer skin do you soak it in the stuff and if so is it pure or do you dilute it down, what is the method to use it...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-31-2008, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Encouraging Pups
I was wondering if there was anyway to encourage banana plants to pup, ie adjusting chemical balance when feeding., Thanks Mark
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
08-31-2008, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,899
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-31-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,907
Musa Sikkimensis Red Tiger
I have just bought a Red Tiger and i have noticed that the red varigation to the leaves tends to vary tremendously from plant to plant and i was wondering is there any way to ensure the red stripes...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-27-2008, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,624
Re: Musa Variegated Florida and Ae Ae
I just bought on of these Florida varieties and in finding info a few people pointed out a few differences, one being that the banana fruit contain seeds on the florida variety and also the...
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-26-2008, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 1
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Musa sapientum Linn. Variegated plant
I am after some information on this type of musa, does it like PH of 6.0 nd less as does Ae Ae ? I have never seen a varigated musa other than Ae Ae so i know very little about this....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-24-2008, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Re: My Orinocos
Just wanted to say that they are lovely and your obviously doing a good job lol congrats on all the blooms!
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-23-2008, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
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Forum: Species Bananas
08-23-2008, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Musa Ae Ae Question
I ahve read in several places that musa Ae Ae produce pups slower and when they do it can be that only 1 in 4 pups might be varigated, if this is true and the other 3 are just green are they known as...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-23-2008, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,011
Re: Aeae on ebay.co.uk
For anyone intersted here is the link to the Ae Ae and it looks a real little stunner good luck to anyone who is intersted in getting it. Musa Ae-Ae on eBay, also Tropicals, Plants Seeds Bulbs,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-23-2008, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,534
Re: Fay --- Go Away!!!
I would say smaller nana's would be better lol, no seriously it is a shame you had some much damage it is a shame to see such lovely plants getting destroyed and whats worse there is so little you...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-22-2008, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Re: cold hardy question and idea
i myself live in zone 9 and when winter comes my sikkimensis loses its leaves but other than that it is fine and it starts again from where it left of, with no protection. If i was in your shoes i...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-22-2008, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,317
Re: Musa 'Siam Ruby' help in uk
I dont have one myself but i have been looking into getting one and from what i have been able to find some people are guessing hardy to zone 9-10. But i would take it that they are not hardy and...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-21-2008, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,239
Re: Ae Ae on the roof
That is wonderful!! I bet it has taken hours of work and planning but you can see it was worth while it is beautiful! :woohoonaner:
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