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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 02-07-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,863
Posted By timmko
Re: Banana food

I use potash from the local co op and Milorganite which is in most stores up here.
Forum: Tiki Hut 01-10-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By timmko
Re: Whats your average monthly internet cost

I Pay about 50 bucks but..its through the cable company and its 30mb per sec super fast no mater how many people are on it at once.
Forum: Member Introductions 01-05-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,161
Posted By timmko
Re: Hello from Virginia!

Musa Basjoo if you want non fruiting. They just have to be mulched over for winter I am in Wisconsin and Leave mine in the ground. Look up Sandy at northerntropics.com she has an article on how to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-03-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By timmko
Re: plant moisture meter ?

I was also using one but someone told me if you hit the roots it will give you a false reading.. Be careful to not over water
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 10-11-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,217
Posted By timmko
Re: Dwarf Cavendish for Sale

I ordered 2 of them and received them in good condition. They seem to be very healthy ..thanks
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 09-19-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,460
Posted By timmko
Re: what lighting need for indoor Banana Plant

I have used a MH bulb 400 watt and supplimental window light for 4 smaller plants. Otherwise I purchased a t5 florescent 6 bulb fixture for all my plants elephant ears and bananas'. The MH covers...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 08-22-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By timmko
Re: Anyone using airpots?

I received all 10 pots and planted double mahoi bananas tonight. I did take some pictures of the pot assembly and of the roots on the plants that were in the starter pots. However for some reason the...
Forum: Tiki Hut 06-13-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By timmko
Re: Hammocks

I am on my 3rd hammock from tropical siesta. They are on ebay and have a website. I buy the cool colors..and let them kind of pick. I usually get the yellow and orange XXL. This is big enough for at...
Forum: Other Plants 03-06-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,131
Posted By timmko
Re: Giant colocasias

I am in Wisconsin and have Jacks Giant and Borneo Giant. They both grow fast the only isse I have is trying to winter them potted. THey are spider mite magnets! Very Very bad no matter how much you...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-31-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,121
Posted By timmko
Re: LED Growlights… experience, anyone?

I have both a T-6 unit and 400W MH bulbs. The MH bulbs are hotter and use more power but seem to do a little better. My T-6 unit has to be closer to the plants to be real effective but overall they...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-19-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By timmko
Re: Bananas wasting away please help

that being said here's a bit more background. These came in small seed pots and were busting out. I replanted loosening up the root ball and planting in 1 gallon pots that have the water spout at...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-19-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By timmko
Re: Bananas wasting away please help

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46419&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46419)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46418&size=1...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-18-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By timmko
Re: Bananas wasting away please help

Last winter I lost all 4 of my large bananas as they too quit growing but due to overwatering they rotted so I don't want the same thing to happen again. I will have to keep a close eye on them but i...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-17-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,195
Posted By timmko
Bananas wasting away please help

I recently (month and a half ago or so) got 4 new grand nain bananas about 2ft tall and immediately planted them and put them inside my heated building. I live in Wisconsin and fall was here early. I...
Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics 10-06-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,164
Posted By timmko
Re: Watering

easiest thing to do for a potted plant is get a $5 moisture meter that will tell you and if the soil never seems to dry out you aren't getting any airflow and need more drain holes also along with...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-26-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,689
Posted By timmko
Re: A New idea for over wintering outside (atn least to me}

I plan on using straw bales. My wife uses them for decoration around the yard in fall anyway and instead of getting rid of them I am going to try covering my basjoos with them to prevent the ground...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-05-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,141
Posted By timmko
Re: basjoo size for leaving outside?

i am in central Wisconsin and last year my basjoos were about 3ft and I dug them out and had them inside and I lost all of them. The leaves are very touchy and they didn't last more than a couple of...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-13-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By timmko
Re: My Maurelii came! I know where I'm buying bananas from now on!

got many plants from sandy and yes i would definitely buy again!!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-28-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By timmko
Re: Just ordered a Dwarf Cavendish

Sandy who posts on here from northern tropics greenhouse has a lot of good bananas. I would definitely check her website out. I have ordered from her a different variety of bananas and elephant ears...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 06-26-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,433
Posted By timmko
Re: New baby and employer terminated me

I would contact your local government agency.There are FMLA LAWS covering leave that employers must follow. The only thing being is that you were under your probationary period. However I would also...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 01-10-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
Posted By timmko
Re: Indoor large banana problems in Wisconsin

I was using the humidifier to keep away the spider mites as recommended on some of the other threads. But now after getting rid of them I will also cut that way back also. Thanks I will try to keep...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 01-07-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
Posted By timmko
Indoor large banana problems in Wisconsin

My plants were 9ft and larger this fall when I had to cut them down to fit inside. They grew for about a month then they have stalled. I have a humidifer keeping the humidity about 50% and the temp...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 12-04-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,069
Posted By timmko
Leaf/stem issues on indoor large bananas

My banana's were 9ft or more when I had to bring them inside. I cut them down to about 5 ft to allow for the 9ft ceiling I have. 2 of the 4 have come back just fine but the other 2 have some issues...
Forum: Tiki Hut 11-29-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 14,564
Posted By timmko
Re: Camera Talk!

Just a couple of wide angle shots with my D90. Just to give you an idea of the depth of field...

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38913&size=1...
Forum: Tiki Hut 11-28-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 14,564
Posted By timmko
Re: Camera Talk!

I bought a Nikon D90 camera body an aftermarket 70-300mm lense. THe camera takes great pictures but you will get some blur if you arent' carefull. The high end SLR cameras have many different focus...
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