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Starwanderer · 05-20-2012, 10:12 AM

I've been reading this site for a few years, since 2008 I think, but this is my first post. Guess I'm a born lurker.

It's kinda weird. I feel like I "know" many of you and, of course, you have no clue who I am, so I will try to rectify that.

I live in Nashville, TN and I'm growing seven different fruiting varieties and 5 ornamental varieties. I just want to say that there is a tremendous wealth of knowledge here and I have learned so much already. I want to thank you all for all the information posted here.

My goal, like many others here, is to eventually produce fruit. I want a home-grown Tennessee banana! When I tell people what I'm attempting, I get some crazy looks, but I figured that would happen. At least here I know I'm among like minded people.

I'm growing the following, ordered from Going Bananas:

Veinte Cohol
FHIA 01 (Goldfinger)
FHIA 02 (Mona Lisa)
Ice Cream (Blue Java)
Grand Nain
Praying Hands
SH 3640

Also growing a Basjoo from Home Depot. I've been growing this one for a few years. In my climate, I don't have to dig it up or cover it. It just comes back year after year and it's basically a 3x3 mat now. Pretty much a plant and forget banana.

I also just ordered Siam Ruby Red and an Ensete Maurellii from Northern Tropics. I'm looking forward to getting those in and growing.

Well,, that's a little about me. Thanks again for all of your collective wisdom and advice.

I love it here.

05-20-2012, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Starwanderer Location: Nashville, TN Find me on the map! Zone: 7a Name: John Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 18 BananaBucks : 7,327 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 41 Times Was Thanked 26 Times in 11 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 35 Times	First post I've been reading this site for a few years, since 2008 I think, but this is my first post. Guess I'm a born lurker. It's kinda weird. I feel like I "know" many of you and, of course, you have no clue who I am, so I will try to rectify that. I live in Nashville, TN and I'm growing seven different fruiting varieties and 5 ornamental varieties. I just want to say that there is a tremendous wealth of knowledge here and I have learned so much already. I want to thank you all for all the information posted here. My goal, like many others here, is to eventually produce fruit. I want a home-grown Tennessee banana! When I tell people what I'm attempting, I get some crazy looks, but I figured that would happen. At least here I know I'm among like minded people. I'm growing the following, ordered from Going Bananas: Veinte Cohol FHIA 01 (Goldfinger) FHIA 02 (Mona Lisa) Ice Cream (Blue Java) Grand Nain Praying Hands SH 3640 Also growing a Basjoo from Home Depot. I've been growing this one for a few years. In my climate, I don't have to dig it up or cover it. It just comes back year after year and it's basically a 3x3 mat now. Pretty much a plant and forget banana. I also just ordered Siam Ruby Red and an Ensete Maurellii from Northern Tropics. I'm looking forward to getting those in and growing. Well,, that's a little about me. Thanks again for all of your collective wisdom and advice. I love it here.