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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-19-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By RaffiSvrNJ
Re: Should i cut this back?

You could probably try to peal that top layer off. It looks like you have new foliage coming out of the middle already. These bananas are very hardy and come back from just about anything. If you...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 03-18-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By exovetek
Re: What is the best tasting potted banana

Another thing I have noticed about super dwarf and dwarf cavendish is that the root systems are not so small either. They become rootbound very quickly, especially if you allow too many pups to...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 02-16-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By midkiffsjoy
Re: What is the best tasting potted banana

We are finishing a greenhouse this week made from an old trampoline frame we got for free. I just saw someone post a free metal gazebo frame on craigslist that would make a QUICK greenhouse draped...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 11-04-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By siege2050
Re: Pup Question

I have had mixed results with Basjoo as a houseplant in winter, sometimes they rot for me, and dont seem to do as well indoors as other bananas. This year i am sticking the whole pstems in plastic...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-29-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By cincinnana
Re: Pup Question

I agree with MDB......

Let the plant/corm grow out...it will stop in 1o days.
The plant will desiccate on its own.....let it do its thing.
The new growth will stop and fade away in two months.
The...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-26-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By MDbasjoo
Re: Pup Question

At that size you may have some issues keeping it alive over the winter. It might just dry out. I'd put it in a pot with some nice potting soil and keep it as a houseplant. Don;t remove the pups. They...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-16-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By cincinnana
Re: Pup Question

I agree with Boff, if it were my first plant I would bring the whole thing in for the winter.
The plant is still small enough to tuck in front of a window in a container.
Grab as much rootball as you...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-15-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By boffcheck
Re: Pup Question

well first to tell i have no banana outside.. so i just my thoughts abut it..

you can couver the p-stem (mother and pup) with leafs or any other stuff to prevent the pup from freezing. basjoo is to...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 09-27-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,816
Posted By Kegas76
Re: banana sphere pit greenhouse

It's a silo for InterContinental Banana Missiles.
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By jeffaroo
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Morning or filtered sun till you start to see growth, slowly ramp up the water and sun .
I usually start with 1 gallon pots
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By Snarkie
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

They'll fall off on their own. If you are out of danger of frost, put it in the ground. If you still have a month to go, then pot it. The sooner you get it in your permanent location, better it will...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 04-07-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Posted By Richard
Re: How often and how much 4-4-7 Organic Fruit fuel?

Basjoo is an ornamental banana. The fruit is regarded by most as inedible. So I would say no the idea of something close to the organic fruit fuel or the tomato food for that matter.

I recommend...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By Snarkie
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

If it has leaves, plant it 1-2" deep. If it's just the corm, an inch should be fine. A one gallon pot will be fine for now. In your zone, when you plant it outside, 3-4" should be fine. I think 6" is...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By Snarkie
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Mine arrived on January 2. I potted them and kept them in a sunny window during the day and in front of the heat at night. They continued putting out new leaves all winter that way.

Treat your corm...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By cincinnana
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Being in a very similiar zone you might want to check out this thread and other threads containing the key word basjoo in the forum search area.

Many forum members have a technique to grow these...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By Terri
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Here in Kansas, I did not do anything to amend my soil and my Basjoo did very well: it only died when it got to -20 and then the electric company parked their truck on it all of the next summer it...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-31-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By Snarkie
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

I would plant in level ground, at least 3-5" below the surface to take the winter freezes. Your mix is good, but you might add Perlite or Stall Dri (available at most farm supply stores) for added...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-31-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By jeffaroo
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Love basjoos. If it were me I'd throw it in a 10 gallon pot for now. I always put my TC's and new pups under my covered porch the first 2-3weeks so they have a little shelter and no direct sun.
I...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-31-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By hybridpower
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

I think the basjoo is the easiest banana to grow. When my others stop growing to the "winter" (AZ gets winter temps close to what you're taking about for spring), they keep growing. Mine grow year...
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