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Old 08-26-2008, 10:58 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Taller cold/heat/wind tolerant bananas in AZ

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Originally Posted by dablo93 View Post
they are looking very good, especially in your dessert climate! I dont think they are growing in full sun?
do you need to fertilize them alot because your soil looks poor and sandy.
The soil is poor but it is solid clay, have not fertilized all summer. I added lots of leafs and shredded trees around my plants. I have lost a few due to root rot and have started planting the bananas much higher with a thick layer of mulch. Drainage, salts, and dry winds are my biggest problems. A south facing wall is a pretty hot place, it has a little shade from my small overhang but not for long the sun has started moving south quick.
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