Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-15-2015, 12:07 PM
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Re: free pups?
I'd love to help you out but I'm in Canada... I don't think US customs are going to let it pass...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
01-30-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Re: Free Musa Basjoo
http://www.bananas.org/http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=57438 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57437)
Basjoos get uncovered around a month before the last chance...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
01-30-2015, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Re: Musa basjoo large pup or corm TENNEESSEE
Not so...many common banana plants/Basjoos are propagated at commercial nurseries in central Florida and shipped to Big Box chains across the country. And once they get in your yard they are just...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
01-28-2015, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
01-22-2015, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
01-22-2015, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Re: Musa basjoo large pup or corm TENNEESSEE
I was just wondering because if you lived near Chattanooga it would be easier to get one to you. I have one that got overrun by some bamboo that I need to move and if I can even get it out it...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
01-22-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Re: Free Musa Basjoo
In spring after they sprout.
I have 2 corms that are getting too big. I would like to make them smaller and easier to over winter.
Around the middle of May they would be strong enough if you can...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
01-22-2015, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-14-2014, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
Re: Will they make it???
Just tossing this out there.......Your plant is a tad close to the structure/house you might want to move it next year to give it some room to spread those giant leaves or you could do it now while...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-13-2014, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-12-2014, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
Re: Will they make it???
Just remember most plant look pretty stressed once transplanted...yours will also.
Cut the broken leaves off ....a TRANSPLANTED plant does not need the broken leaves to flourish. At this point they...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-12-2014, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
Re: Will they make it???
Hi Shawn,
of course they will make it. Pushing out a new leaf is a sure sign for that, even if it
was pre-existent.
The plants are just suffering from transplanting shock. Bananas often react...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-12-2014, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
Re: Will they make it???
"leave them. as long as they're green they're generating energy for the plant"
nope...the plant needs better root formation in order to supply the leaves...clearly this plant has too many leaves for...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
07-12-2014, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-30-2014, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
Looks really good! You guys who have free resources nearby that you can just go and pick up are real blessed! :D *envious*
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-27-2014, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-24-2014, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-23-2014, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-23-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Re: got from a friend what kind is it
Yup I guess basjoo! Just call one a basjoo and the other banzoo... What I named mine... The pros on here are only gonna say you can't ID until you can see a full leafs particulars and gets bigger or...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-23-2014, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
It does have a wetting agent in it so I would advise to just water lightly for a while and see how long this new soil takes to dry out, so as not to keep the bananas' feet wet. Good job on...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-22-2014, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
You can buy a bag of Perlite at Lowe's, Home Depot, or Walmart for about $5.00... You wouldn't need half of the bag for the two Banana Plants that you have...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-21-2014, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
Hi shawndac! I enjoy reading the posts and comments at this forum. Here is my personal opinion: I have been looking at the pictures of your bananas and I think your decision is right. I would like to...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-21-2014, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
Well...you could.
A lighter mix might benefit the growth of that one also. My Orinocos are in the same mix and are looking good as well.
No need to remove all the soil from the roots, lighten up your...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-20-2014, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
This is a pic taken by me locally a week ago......not my garden but a BENCHMARK on what Basjoos will do in the spring in my zone...
Chest high .....
Tc Basjoos do not need a waiting period to take...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
06-20-2014, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,942
Re: whats wrong? pewnny banana
Well I agree with both Crazy and Cincin but I just wanna add: if you decide to try or add different soil and/or amendments, fill the pot up more and take em dang rocks outta there...lol just my 2...
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