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alpha010 · 03-16-2009, 02:29 PM

Well Dan, I am in the same predicament you are in as well as Bob. Everything I have heard about getting any kind of banana to fruit in zones 5-6 basically has stated that you need to have really good climate (heat, humidity, watering, and feeding cycles) to a perfect 'T'. So, unless you wish to wait 5 or 6 years (if ever) for it to get enough months of "outdoorsy" type weather then the plant will only be ornamental.

At least this is what I have been told.

I am trying my hand at the common 'dwarf cavendish' in a pot that goes outside after temps below 50 are gone and back in the house BEFORE they drop back below 50. And I must say, so far my naner is doing well. He gets pampered and hopefully enough sunlight inside. I guess only time will tell though!

I can only tell you to try it, cuz whats the worst that can happen?

Shaggy

03-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
alpha010 Metal Nanners!! alpha010 's Photo Gallery Location: Mineral Ridge, Ohio Find me on the map! Zone: 6 on arborday 5b on USDA Name: Bob aka Shaggy Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 470 BananaBucks : 139,315 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 121 Times Was Thanked 238 Times in 148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times	Re: Successful Fruiting in zone 6?? Well Dan, I am in the same predicament you are in as well as Bob. Everything I have heard about getting any kind of banana to fruit in zones 5-6 basically has stated that you need to have really good climate (heat, humidity, watering, and feeding cycles) to a perfect 'T'. So, unless you wish to wait 5 or 6 years (if ever) for it to get enough months of "outdoorsy" type weather then the plant will only be ornamental. At least this is what I have been told. I am trying my hand at the common 'dwarf cavendish' in a pot that goes outside after temps below 50 are gone and back in the house BEFORE they drop back below 50. And I must say, so far my naner is doing well. He gets pampered and hopefully enough sunlight inside. I guess only time will tell though! I can only tell you to try it, cuz whats the worst that can happen? Shaggy __________________ LOL! My house doesnt exist on the member map! Get a little Love in your life. Jump in a Mosh Pit! The only place where every emotion one person can feel will join together and express all at once.