Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-11-2020, 07:29 PM
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Re: Will banana bags keep out vermin?
Charlene,
I have a squirrel problem in my yard in Ormond Beach. They thought my banana plants were a buffet. My solution is an extreme measure, but IT WORKS. I made a bag out of a roll of window...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-09-2019, 07:55 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-29-2019, 08:00 PM
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Re: 2019 Banana Patch: Pensacola, Florida
Thanks Rmplmnz! I learned everthing from all you guys who have shared your knowledge and passion on this site over the past fourteen years. Thanks for making those cool video tours of your yard!
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08-29-2019, 04:12 PM
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03-30-2019, 07:59 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-20-2017, 09:45 AM
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
It's been about 3 months since the Saba was planted. The Kandrian had a huge head start and has really taken off! Saba has really started to grow fast in the last month!...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-18-2017, 10:04 PM
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Re: Ae Ae propagation project
Thats great Chris! Congrats on the renovation.
Im glad I was able to share the Ele Ele with you..its a fantastic looking Musa.
:nanadrink:
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-28-2017, 04:51 PM
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
I grow them both. They are neck and neck with respect to height. Growing conditions seem to be the main variable. The Saba is a more impressive plant to me, because the overall form and leaf size is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-25-2017, 07:11 PM
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Re: Massive Plants
That thread was my inspiration. Absolutely beautiful Saba you had! I hope to challenge it. Maybe the shrimp shells were the secret ingredient.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-23-2017, 11:13 AM
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
I thought the same thing. The ones i've seen appeared closer to 15-20'
Here is the Saba planted
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/triterium/C86B6C65-7372-4F5D-B56E-8E8F5B628598_zpsrmemznmi.jpg
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-23-2017, 09:56 AM
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Re: What's blooming in your garden? (bananas)
The 10 & 11 foot Veinte Cohol produced bunches similar in size to the 8 foot plants, just takes longer. Every banana cultivar that we've evaluated so far has had better field production when grown in...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-21-2017, 03:56 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-21-2017, 03:25 PM
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Re: KRU source/info ?
Growers have reported Kru sulks when exposed to temperatures 40F or below, so if that is true, this cultivar isn't very cold tolerant.
from ventura bananas:
"Knowing the genetic makeup (ancestry)...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-20-2017, 02:56 PM
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
Jeffaro, I have not seen many people growing the Kandrian variety. It was collected from Papua New Guinea in the late 1980s. I think it would be worth a try in your area. The field testing in south...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-19-2017, 01:13 PM
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Re: Saba vs. Kandrian
In order to get the most accurate results, you should plan to really judge them closely when they are on at least their 2nd, or ideally 3rd bunch. Normally the shoots are increasing in size up to the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-18-2017, 06:56 PM
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Saba vs. Kandrian
I have been wanting to grow Saba to it's potential since the 90's, but have not had the opportunity or the climate. I made a visit to Going Bananas in Homestead, Florida this week and had a nice chat...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-17-2017, 12:41 PM
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Re: Getting rid of pups...
A trenching shovel works very well for desuckering, if you do not want to propagate more plants, it is best to remove them as soon as they poke above the ground, just a few inches. You just get the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-13-2017, 05:52 PM
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Re: The insanity begins...
I didn't get a chance to see the photos, but I'm heading there again soon to get more plants. I have a 15'x50' plot i'm planning on filling.
Here is the latest plot 3.5'x40'. Plants spaced 6'....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-17-2017, 12:00 PM
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US Botanical Garden
In DC across from Rayburn Office Building
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x455/NicolasNaranja/CE8324FB-3370-4727-8D28-4F6BFC124EB9_zpsxsaurq0f.jpg...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-05-2017, 01:31 PM
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Re: tissue versus corm or pups
Just to clarify and add to what Ty has posted, all banana plants have a corm no matter how they were produced (from tissue culture, a sucker/pup, or even seed). The corm of a banana plant is the true...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
03-01-2017, 12:42 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-09-2016, 02:07 AM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-08-2016, 02:00 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-08-2016, 02:44 AM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-08-2016, 12:52 AM
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