Species recommendation

gneve · 10-06-2008, 11:32 PM

I tried searching the forum but I didn't find anything that described the varieties of bananas that will successfully grow (and hopefully fruit) in the San Diego area (zone 9-10) so here goes......

I am looking for a banana species that will have the following characteristics:

- thrive in zone 9 - 10
- very sandy soil
- mostly full sun
- nice visual barrier (8 feet and taller)
- some wind tolerance
- tasty fruit!

Thanks in advance!!

Gerrit

Jack Daw · 12-30-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gneve

I tried searching the forum but I didn't find anything that described the varieties of bananas that will successfully grow (and hopefully fruit) in the San Diego area (zone 9-10) so here goes......

I am looking for a banana species that will have the following characteristics:

- thrive in zone 9 - 10
- very sandy soil
- mostly full sun
- nice visual barrier (8 feet and taller)
- some wind tolerance
- tasty fruit!

Thanks in advance!!

Gerrit

If you didn't put there that "tasty" phrase, I would know... Try some big Cavendish, but I'm afraid it will be too low for you.

Chironex · 12-30-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gneve

I tried searching the forum but I didn't find anything that described the varieties of bananas that will successfully grow (and hopefully fruit) in the San Diego area (zone 9-10) so here goes......

I am looking for a banana species that will have the following characteristics:

- thrive in zone 9 - 10
- very sandy soil
- mostly full sun
- nice visual barrier (8 feet and taller)
- some wind tolerance
- tasty fruit!

Thanks in advance!!

Gerrit

There are all kinds of bananas growing around you in San Diego. Check out the member map and see, then click on their names and see the varieties in their profiles. Pitangdiego also has a huge selection for purchase. You can find him here or on his website for Encanto Farms. Several other members grow/sell banana plants in the San Diego area.
Good luck!

Worm_Farmer · 12-30-2008, 02:13 PM

Try an

Ice Cream! (Blue Java)
Williams
Gold Finger
Raja Puri
APPLE!

Jack Daw · 12-30-2008, 02:15 PM

Are you sure they like VERY SANDY SOIL? For a very sandy soil I would consider desert or subdesert, e?

Worm_Farmer · 12-30-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Are you sure they like VERY SANDY SOIL? For a very sandy soil I would consider desert or subdesert, e?

My Apple is currently growing in White sand, and have seen Ice Cream, and Williams growing on the beach, just have to water well. I would reccomend starting a compost to help get your soil nice a rich. If your soil has a hard time holding water there is a product called Aqua Rocks. Very awesome product mix a Table spoon into sandy soil and water until the rocks become full of water and they will release the water as the soil soaks it out of the Aqua Rocks. Seems to be helping my Apple that is in White Sand. I also use lots of Boost during season!

pitangadiego · 12-30-2008, 02:22 PM

It depends very much on exactly where you are in San Diego. I grow about 100 varieties near College Grove. You are welcome to come and see.

10-06-2008, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
gneve Location: Encinitas, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9-10 Name: Gerrit Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 3,444 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Species recommendation I tried searching the forum but I didn't find anything that described the varieties of bananas that will successfully grow (and hopefully fruit) in the San Diego area (zone 9-10) so here goes...... I am looking for a banana species that will have the following characteristics: - thrive in zone 9 - 10 - very sandy soil - mostly full sun - nice visual barrier (8 feet and taller) - some wind tolerance - tasty fruit! Thanks in advance!! Gerrit Last edited by gneve : 10-06-2008 at 11:33 PM. Reason: forgot "tasty fruit"

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Worm_Farmer Worm_Farmer's Photo Gallery Location: Palm Bay, FL Zone: 9b Name: Mike Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,533 BananaBucks : 128,139 Feedback: 14 / 100% Said "Thanks" 5,326 Times Was Thanked 1,830 Times in 679 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,866 Times	Re: Species recommendation Try an Ice Cream! (Blue Java) Williams Gold Finger Raja Puri APPLE!

12-30-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jack Daw I think with my banana ;) Jack Daw's Photo Gallery Location: BA, SK, CEU Find me on the map! Zone: Dfa (Köppen-geiger) <-> 7b/8a? (USDA) Name: Jack Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,525 BananaBucks : 252,864 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2,771 Times Was Thanked 2,461 Times in 1,355 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 383 Times	Re: Species recommendation Are you sure they like VERY SANDY SOIL? For a very sandy soil I would consider desert or subdesert, e? __________________ Thnx to Marcel, Ante, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar and *Francesco* for the plants I've received. Zeitgeist - Corporatocracy 101 (~2hrs) Zeitgeist - Moving Forward (~2.5hrs)

12-30-2008, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
pitangadiego Senior Member pitangadiego's Photo Gallery Location: San Diego, CA Find me on the map! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,489 BananaBucks : 197,714 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 2,734 Times in 930 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Species recommendation It depends very much on exactly where you are in San Diego. I grow about 100 varieties near College Grove. You are welcome to come and see. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com We Be Bananas http://webebananas.com