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Forum: Member Introductions 05-05-2012, 04:38 PM
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Posted By caliboy1994
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

My bananas grow in the 70s and 80s just fine here in California.
Forum: Member Introductions 05-05-2012, 04:18 PM
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Posted By Nancy
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

My own bananas don't grow very well until the temperature reaches about 90F, and they don't seem to grow at all below 80. I'm assuming this atrium won't be incredibly warm. Do some bananas grow...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-04-2012, 10:38 PM
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Posted By Richard
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

If you can only grow 1, I recommend Dwarf Namwa. By the way, any of the bananas you're considering will need a 36-inch tree box for good fruit results.

Alberta is one of my vacation grounds. Where...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-04-2012, 12:04 AM
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Posted By GreenFin
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

Before I head to bed, here's a helpful reference list of p-stem heights at maturity that was originally posted by a knowledgeable member named Richard (I highlighted some of the relevant notables;...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2012, 11:35 PM
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Posted By caliboy1994
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

You can get them from some of the members here, or there are plenty of good online nurseries to choose from. Whatever you do, STAY AWAY from TyTy and Willis Orchards...

Also, I have a Mysore, and...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2012, 10:38 PM
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Posted By GreenFin
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

You can tell people you're helping to prevent the extinction of Gros Michel and share an interesting story with them. Here's an excerpt from a good article in Popular Science...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2012, 10:34 PM
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Posted By GreenFin
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

As for the choice of banana, I haven't tried Blue Java (aka Ice Cream), but many folks think it's one of the contenders for best flavor.

Here's a list of some of the contenders:

Blue Java/Ice...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2012, 10:20 PM
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Posted By GreenFin
Re: 10 months of winter - 2 months poor sleddin'

Here's some good news for you: no need to pollinate, edible bananas are self-fertile.

Welcome aboard :)
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