Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-19-2017, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 911
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...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
03-18-2016, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
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...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
02-16-2016, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
11-04-2015, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-29-2015, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-26-2015, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-16-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-15-2015, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
09-27-2015, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
04-07-2015, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-31-2015, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-31-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-31-2015, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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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