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jcoffey · 07-22-2015, 06:10 PM

Hey banana people

So earlier this summer I decided I wanted my parent's backyard to look more like the country I just moved back from. Easiest solution: bananas.

We ordered four small plants (they were marketed as "grand nain") and got them settled in some manure. It took a little while for them take but now they are growing well. I had one small hiccup with what I assume were snails but have since put out snail bait. They are in full sun in our Texas heat (average humidity seems to be anywhere from 38%-49%) and I do a slow 40-45 minute water once a day.

Outside of the manure, the soil is pretty much garbage so I fertilize about once every 2 weeks, give or take a few days. Any tips on my current care would be greatly appreciated! Also, don't mind the weeds. Those are gone, but it is a daily struggle.

Animated GIF:

1 Photo Everyday - https://imgur.com/BLtNKNM

Video of all plants - https://i.imgur.com/KuoLayD.webm

Now for the photos:

07-22-2015, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
jcoffey Location: Dallas, Tx Zone: 8 Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 6 BananaBucks : 11,338 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 37 Times in 6 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	My first plants! (and post) Hey banana people So earlier this summer I decided I wanted my parent's backyard to look more like the country I just moved back from. Easiest solution: bananas. We ordered four small plants (they were marketed as "grand nain") and got them settled in some manure. It took a little while for them take but now they are growing well. I had one small hiccup with what I assume were snails but have since put out snail bait. They are in full sun in our Texas heat (average humidity seems to be anywhere from 38%-49%) and I do a slow 40-45 minute water once a day. Outside of the manure, the soil is pretty much garbage so I fertilize about once every 2 weeks, give or take a few days. Any tips on my current care would be greatly appreciated! Also, don't mind the weeds. Those are gone, but it is a daily struggle. Animated GIF: 1 Photo Everyday - https://imgur.com/BLtNKNM Video of all plants - https://i.imgur.com/KuoLayD.webm Now for the photos: Last edited by jcoffey : 07-22-2015 at 09:10 PM.