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delonix87

08-29-2013 07:28 PM

Propping up a fruiting banana tree

hi

Does anyone know how to make a prop to support a heavy-fruiting banana stem? My cavendish is starting to lean

sunfish

08-29-2013 08:46 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

http://www.bananas.org/f2/support-go...tml#post135000

sloot95

08-29-2013 10:37 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

I made mine the exact same way. I glued the pieces together using pvc glue and used a cheap length of structural pine instead of a length of pvc pipe as a support as it was cheaper and seems strong enough.

delonix87

08-29-2013 11:22 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

In NSW, they use one stake with a horse shoe attached to the top. Not sure how they make it though

momoese

08-30-2013 12:47 AM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

I make mine from timber bamboo and hemp rope. They are aesthetically pleasing.

PR-Giants

08-30-2013 11:30 AM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

delonix87

08-30-2013 04:35 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR-Giants (Post 227761)

Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

Makes perfect sense!:goteam:

pitangadiego

08-30-2013 06:00 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

See Growing Tips about 2/3 of the ways down.

PR-Giants

08-31-2013 10:24 AM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

Quote:

Originally Posted by delonix87 (Post 227782)

Makes perfect sense!:goteam:

Much stronger and cheaper than using PVC.

Will easily support 400 kg bunches. :08::ha::ha::ha::08:

Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

pitangadiego

08-31-2013 12:08 PM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

Still waiting for my first 400 kg bunch.

PR-Giants

09-01-2013 10:16 AM

Re: Propping up a fruiting banana tree

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitangadiego (Post 227832)

Still waiting for my first 400 kg bunch.

That's great that you have something to look forward to, :drum::drum::drum:

and now you'll be prepared if it ever happens. :woohoonaner::08::08:

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