Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-18-2017, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Should i cut this back?
Here is a more closeup picture of the part in question. I peeled back a part of it and it's really wet but was afraid to pull it all the way as it starts to change color from yellow to a brownish and...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-18-2017, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 911
Should i cut this back?
I over wintered my basjoo in the basement and getting ready to put outside, noticed a part of the stem was black and mushy but looks pretty healthy otherwise. My question is will it heal on its own...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
02-16-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Re: What is the best tasting potted banana
Thanks for the info definitely helped out alot
So basically without a greenhouse chances are pretty slim to get fruit from any banana up here, guess its time to move to Panama lol
Still gonna give...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
02-11-2016, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
What is the best tasting potted banana
From what I've read the Musa Super Dwarf is the best since it stays pretty small making it ideal to bring indoors. I'd like to try the ice cream but seems like it might get too large to bring in over...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-27-2015, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Re: Pup Question
Couldn't I just mist it with a spray bottle every once in awhile?
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-26-2015, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Re: Pup Question
What i ended up doing after the freeze was cut it at the base and dug it up. I put it in a box and placed in the kitchen while i got a spot ready to store it. Its been about a week sitting there and...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
10-15-2015, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Pup Question
My basjoo did pretty well for its first year, i'd say close to 3ft tall, but started to get disappointed not seeing any pups. About a week or 2 ago one finally emerged!:08:
A killing frost is...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Thanks jeffaroo! My back porch as of now gets the morning sun till about 12pm. I was gonna put it there, should i start as far back as i can so it ends at like 10am or so and move it up gradually or...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Yeah not sure if we'll be frost free or not, always a chance for a freak drop here.
Nighttime lows for the 10day here are in low 40s to 50 so i wont gamble.
I have a nice 6" pot not being used,...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-15-2015, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Finally after what seems like forever, i got my plant today.
Supposedly they wait till your zones plant time is ready to ship it.
Its about 6" tall or so and has 5 leaves.
So my question now is,
Do...
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Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer
04-07-2015, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
That's a great idea! If this one turns out as good as i hope I shouldn't have much trouble persuading a buddy of mine to get in the mix. I'd like to try the Red Flash Musa sikkimensis, i really like...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
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Forum: Other Plants
04-01-2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,255
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Looked at the place its coming from and the reviews i read seems like it will come in a 4in pot.
I should put it in a 10 gallon bucket till planting right?
And if no leaves, bury it lets say 6in...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
So when i get it, which will hopefully arrive next week, I'm going to pot it like you guys said for the first few weeks.
Do i cover the entire corm with soil or leave an inch or so stick out...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Awesome pictures! Definitely gives me a glimpse into what im in for, was hoping they would reach that height. Thank you for that! Nice to be able to see what they're capable of up here.
If they get...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-01-2015, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions
Thanks for all this good information guys I appreciate it!
A lot of you said to winter it outside. I have a large tree in my front yard so leaves would be abundant, no problem reaching the 3 feet...
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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
Does that mean if i plant this "one" i'll have 3-4 growing by the end of the summer from the same plant?
Or are you saying i'll just be addicted to growing bananas and grow a ton next year lol
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
03-31-2015, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
First Time Basjoo growing questions
First i ordered my bulb or corm whatever its called from Michigan Bulb and should be here in about a week or so, about April 7th.
Since i would say mid-may here in Pa gets to a low of about 50 at...
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