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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-07-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: I think I have a Banana addiction...

Take to corms and call me in the morning.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 05-03-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Did I overfertilize?

Leaves are a trailing indicator, meaning that they follow the vent, and show you what was happening in the past. What a leaf shows, depends on the season: If in winter, or cooler weather when leaf...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-27-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 307
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Are these far enough along to I’d?

Not looking like Namwah. Pix of male flowers?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-24-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: gold finger has odd new growth after winter

Looks kinda sad. Be patient and warmer weather will sort it out.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-21-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 147
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: PStem splitting at bottom

Not to worry. That is just a leaf petiole that couldn't expand as fast as the corm. A sign that the plant is growing well.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-19-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Need some advice Blue Java

At this point, let it be and let the plant figure it out. Even a plant that is choking will find a way out on its own.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-12-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Dwarf cavendish new growth rot

That has been my experience with Cavendish variants, the Reds, and others. There is something "magical" about 55F. When temps dip below that temp (or somewhere thereabout) during the winter, they...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-21-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: something eating flowers?

Some varieties only have a few hands. The rest would be male flowers.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-03-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Need Recommendations for Banana Taste Diversity

Monthan is a nice banana, but definitely taller.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-01-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Need Recommendations for Banana Taste Diversity

Variety in taste would include Saba or Praying Hands, a red banana, Lakatan (less sweet, stronger flavor) and Misi Luki or Namwah. Most of these are tall in inbetween.

The Fhias and Pisang Klotek,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-20-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: To desucker or not?

One pup? Leave it. Pups also provide additional anchoring for plants with fruit hanging on them.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-01-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 383
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: What banana to grow

It somewhat depends on your tastes, but for me, a Namwah. But there may be things available there that we don't have on the mainland that might be "the bomb".
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-14-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 619
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: fertilizing

15-15-15 when plants are actively growing.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-09-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: cut down/leave main trunk, cut out/leave pups

I never cut down the pseudostem until at least all of the leaves have dried out, and even then usually not til the pseudostem has stopped being firm and green. As long as there are leaves, there is...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 01-07-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Will banana bags keep out vermin?

Most critters can and will chew through most anything short of metal, depending on how interested they are in what is being denied them.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-21-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Varieties with triangular shaped bananas?

Orinocco Can have that shape.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-28-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Started flowering in winter

The size and quantity of bananas of bananas has been determined by the time you see the flower. Maturity of the bunch will work itself out.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-27-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Started flowering in winter

Nor more new leaves. The flowering cycle will continue to completion, even in winter. As long as the pseudostem is viable, they should ripen in the spring. You really can't alter the trajectory and...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-19-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Why is my BD flowering now!?!?

It is flowering because it has reached that point in its development/age. It is common for plants in SoCal to flower in spring and fall. As long as you don't have frost or freeze, the plants will...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-04-2019, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Safe to plant vegetables near banana trees?

The only pest/disease issue that I have seen transmitted to bananas in Giant Mexican Whitefly, and even that has had minimal effect. I can't imagine that tomatoes and watermelons could be a problem.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-30-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Will bananas grow under or near pine trees?

I have never grown near pines, but dozens of other things from citrus to pecans, and have seen no issue. If it was me, I'd go for it.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-29-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Will bananas grow under or near pine trees?

If we are talking about being mostly or completely in the shade, not a good situation.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-24-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: another moisture question

Rot is about moisture control. Any soil that is too wet will promote root rot. Bananas do require a lot of water. Also water requirements vary depending on the time of year. Here is SD we keep them...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-23-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: another moisture question

Cactus mix is designed to drain and not hold mush moisture. Probably not a good choice. I have mine in 100% compost.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-07-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By pitangadiego
Re: Newly transplanted pup splitting at base

Just treat it like any other pup. If is if healthy, but choked, it will split the existing pseudostem and continue growing a new stem, with no adverse affects. Be patient. You can't really fix it,...
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