Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
06-03-2020, 06:01 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-03-2020, 05:59 PM
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Re: where to buy blue java plants
You can also try Going Bananas in Homestead, FL. They sell quality plants and I've been very happy with the bananas I've purchased from them.
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Forum: Member Introductions
12-04-2019, 04:22 PM
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2017, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2017, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Hi AdotKarl. Your plants in general do not look too bad to me. I'm not familiar with the Nitrozyme product, so I can't offer any specific advice on that one. Just remember to apply a less...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-26-2017, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Sorry to hear about your flower drop. Your flower drop could also be caused by insufficient light. It really can be frustrating when the temperature will not cooperate and you're anxiously awaiting...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-13-2017, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
You're welcome. I've included a Youtube video that provides information on pepper pollinating and flower drop. The video demonstrates the shaking method. Hopefully, this will be helpful. ...
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Forum: Other Plants
04-13-2017, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Pollinating chili peper plants
Hi AdotKarl, chili peppers are self pollinating (each flower contains both male and female parts). However, they sometimes need a little help with getting the pollen to fall into the ovary of the...
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Forum: Other Plants
02-03-2014, 03:08 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Re: Veinte Cohol Organic Fertilizer
Sntyson, a good source for the Bradford Organics is a Farm/Animal Feed store. If you're close to a rural or suburban area, you should be able to locate one. When buying organic materials, you get...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-19-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Veinte Cohol Organic Fertilizer
In addition to manures, you can use an organic citrus fertilizer for bananas. Espoma and Bradford Organics makes good ones. I have also used Bradfords Luscious Lawn Corn Gluten meal-> 9-0-0 for a...
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Forum: Other Plants
05-03-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Shell ginger
I agree the shell ginger can be grown in sun. However, you will need to provide more water than when the plant is grown in shade. Gingers like to be kepto moist. The foilage will also end up...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-26-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Bananas not ripening.
Hello, Piran.
You could cut down the bunch and place a plastic bag around them. The ethelyne gas will cause them to ripen. Of course, the best flavor is obtained from allowing the fruit to remain...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
09-19-2012, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Musa veinte cohol
I would be hesitant ordering from Logee's. I was recently considering ordering a plant from them, however, comments on Dave's Garden Watchdog gave me considerable pause. In summary, it appears this...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
09-19-2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,472
Re: looking and want to be honest
I have purchased plants from Don at Going Bananas (Dwarf Namwah, Raja Puri, Sweethart (FHIA03) and Double Mahoi. All plants have thrived without any issues. His farm is quite impressive, I was able...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-13-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Deer, Coons, & Bananas ?
I am in central florida, outside of Tampa. In my area we have "herds" of deer. It is not uncommon to see 20 or so deer in a yard. I routinely have about 6 deer that come to my house for...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-28-2011, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: root depth
You are welcome, Scottu. Just as an addition, from the information I have read and been given by someone who studied banana plantings in Costa Rica, the majority of a banana's roots will exist at a...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-28-2011, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: root depth
I belive you will have sufficient root depth with that strategy. I would make sure the hole is at least 3 feet wide, as well.
Happy planting.
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
04-11-2011, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
04-06-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,901
Re: Double Mahoi
You can try contacting the folks at Going Bananans. I have personally bought nice healthy plants from them.
Welcome to Going Bananas of Homestead, Florida!...
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Forum: Other Plants
02-10-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 8a citrus
I can recommend contacting the folks at Just Fruits and Exotics. They are just outside of Tallahasse, in Crawfordville, FL. Informative website and they have friendly and knowledgeable staff. ...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
04-29-2009, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 130
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Re: Need a large pot ASAP
Patty,
If you have a local Tractor Supply Company, you may be able to use one of these feed troughs. I've often thought they would work well for bananas, since the roots spread more than they go...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-25-2008, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Deer-Resistant Bananas and Palms?
Hi SaltyDad,
I live in central Florida in a housing area that is surrounded by hundreds of acres of wetland forest. We have so much white tail deer that they just camp out in the yards! :-). I...
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