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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-18-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-18-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 02-16-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 02-11-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-27-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By PA BananaMan
Re: Pup Question

Couldn't I just mist it with a spray bottle every once in awhile?
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-26-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 10-15-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,193
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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,...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-15-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 04-07-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Posted By PA BananaMan
Re: How often and how much 4-4-7 Organic Fruit fuel?

Would this work good for a musa basjoo ?

Vigoro Tomato and Vegetable Garden Plant Food Plus Calcium
(12-10-5)

or would Jobe’s Organics Granular All-Purpose Fertilizer (4-4-4) be better since its...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
Bananas Brindando 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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
Re: First Time Basjoo growing questions

Thanks Snarkie, I'll post pics of my progress and hopefully it turns out awesome
Forum: Other Plants 04-01-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,255
Posted By PA BananaMan
Re: Whats going on with this beefsteak tomato plant?

Yeah looks leggy to me, might want to scrap those and start over. I grow all my herbs and peppers with a shop light T12 or something setup with full spectrum bulbs a buddy gave me . Those bulbs dont...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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...
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 04-01-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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
Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas 03-31-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By PA BananaMan
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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