Greetings
 

Hello. I'm a new potential banana grower from Oklahoma.

I know enough to safely say that I know nothing about tropicals.

My passion the past few years has been ribes (gooseberries and currants) and getting them to grow in my little micro climates.

I'm working on a "rhubarb project" to figure out how to keep this cold-lover alive in my 100+ dry summer days. Bananas may represent the opposite challenge. I am big over-planner and a slow mover. One of my goals is a poolside banana area like those I saw when I spent a few years in Tampa/Plant City/Lakeland, FL.

I have already learned a lot and I want to thank you all for that. Oh, and I don't like to grow things that don't feed me. :) No flower is more beautiful then a full belly as far as I'm concerned.

My interest started from reading the Dan Koeppel book "Banana".

Thanks Again,
-Yo

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:bananas_b

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welcome. :ukkibannana:

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Thank you all for the welcome. I think I will try and trade my way into a banana or two this spring. You all are very inspiring.

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Welcome to the Forum! :nanadrink:

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Well howdy!

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Welcome to the Forums. There are many great people here with vast amounts of knowledge concerning bananas. It's a great home for those learning as well... :shareluvnana:

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Welcome, Yo!

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Welcome Yo,

Glad to see another Okie hanging about.

Any questions on growth in our climate or need help with something just let me know.

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I just might hit you up with questions from time to time. I live on Applegate hill down South between Bixby and Tulsa.

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I am over in Sand Springs just west of Tulsa... later on this year hit me up and come check out the plants... I have LOTS of palms and lots of bananas :D