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Old 10-22-2008, 07:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: Two species that aren't doing so well this summer. Heat, drought, etc.

My Ice Creams are doing well. The 3 I have have produced 18 pups this year, but we have had excellent conditions, although very, very dry. I water (using a drip system) for 30 minutes a day and heavy mulch using only compost....

During our hot weeks ( 2 of them this year) I thought these bananas would shoot out of the ground they grew so fast. So, air temperature is not the issue. I am guessing that the soil gets so warm in LV that your 'delaminating' may be the result. Mulch and water works for me.


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Originally Posted by Chironex View Post
Frank, I have this problem with a few of mine, namely, Ice Cream, Double and one or two others. The pstems appear to be "delaminating" (my made up term for it) in the sun and heat here.
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