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Originally Posted by Velutina (Post 298434)

There are a lot of horse stables in my area that offer free manure. Would I need to compost it before use? I saw the black kow at HD the other day and was tempted to buy some. I will definitely check out walmart to see if they have the Earthgro!

Depends on the age of the poop (where they dump it from the pile). We keep everything simple and just dump it everywhere...but not too close to the pseudo-stems. Everything works it way out. The only mistake you can make is putting very hot (new) poo too close to your plants. We do everything in large scale (by the ton)..so we have to keep things simple. Many folks have better outcomes with more meticulous methods which have been described in detail within numerous threads (just do a few searches and you will be rewarded with a wealth of very detailed quality information).

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Finally made it to Going Bananas. Don the owner took me on a tour of his nursery on a golf cart. It was great to finally make it there and pick up some great plants. Picked up the following varieties:

Orinoco
Hua Moa
Mona Lisa
Raja Puri
Praying Hands
Dwarf Namwa
Kandrian

First up to be planted is the Kandrian. This variety is incredibly large! They have some mats at Fairchild botanic garden that are amazing! I have never seen such tall bananas with thick bases.

The site. Added lots of compost and manure to the mostly sandy soil.

Kandrian planted in center. Others are burro, manzano, and goldfinger.

Kandrian

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Awesome! Did you have the opportunity to peruse his photo album?

Amazing the hospitality Don & Katie show visitors!

Keep the pictures coming and remember to tamp the soil (every day for weeks).

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Originally Posted by Rmplmnz (Post 301113)

Awesome! Did you have the opportunity to peruse his photo album?

Amazing the hospitality Don & Katie show visitors!

Keep the pictures coming and remember to tamp the soil (every day for weeks).

I didn't get a chance to see the photos, but I'm heading there again soon to get more plants. I have a 15'x50' plot i'm planning on filling.

Here is the latest plot 3.5'x40'. Plants spaced 6'. Primary goal is creating a tropical atmosphere over fruit production.

From left to right:
Praying Hands
Raja Puri
Hua Moa
Dwarf Namwa
FHIA-2 (Mona Lisa)
Orinoco

Here is the section with Orinoco, FHIA-1 (goldenfinger), manzano, and Kandrian

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Originally Posted by Velutina (Post 304408)

Tall Red planted

Love this plant!

In 1992 I visited Gene Joyner’s Unbelievable Acres, he had some massive Tall Reds.

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A Botanical Hidden Gem: Gene Joyner's Unbelievable Acres

If you're in West Palm Beach and craving a relaxing afternoon walk through a quiet, secluded botanical rainforest, then Gene Joyner's Unbelievable Acres Botanic Garden is for you. Located at 470 63rd Trail North, this private, non-profit, man-made reproduction of a rainforest is a wonderfully "hands on" way to learn about and experience a real rainforest.

Gene Joyner began the Garden from an empty pasture containing only two pine trees and all plants currently seen in Unbelievable Acres were planted since July, 1970. No trees were over 6 feet tall when first planted and Gene personally wheelbarrows in mulch and new plant specimens because the paths are too narrow for a tractor. You can sense and appreciate this personal touch as your guide describes the natural wonders found here, Unbelievable Acres is truly an accomplishment.

During the tour our friendly guide pointed out countless species of plants, trees and fruits while sharing a sometimes amusing history of them along with ways some species can be used in food preparation. Praying bananas trees, angel trumpets, sausage trees, starfruit… the sights and smells are sure to please the senses. If you are interested in a rainforest experience where you can nibble on lemony hibiscus flowers or spicy allspice leaves while taking in the beauty and wonder of nature, Unbelievable Acres is the place to go.

The tour runs every second Saturday of the month in groups of ten and the cost per person is $10. For more information please call 561-242-1686.
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The plants are loving the rain, heat and humidity of summer!

Of the 6 planted on the side yard, Namwah and Orinoco are growing fastest. Mona Lisa is growing slowly

Tall Red, Saba, Kandrian are growing super fast!

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Surprised how fast Praying hands and Namwah are growing and really disappointed with Mona Lisa

Dwarf Cavendish

Burro

Unknown variety, flowering plantain

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Congrats Adam for your flowering/blooming 'Nanas!.....

It's "normal" for FHIA-2 Mona Lisa to grow slower, once it gets established, will grow fast, quickly!....It's happened to me too!....

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Do you have any updates? That property must be GORGEOUS by now!!!!! With flowering and fruiting nanas EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! Who else wants updates?