Bama John making his debut.

jhunter · 03-03-2018, 10:11 PM

Greetings from the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Thanks to a local extension farm run by Auburn University, there is some growing interest in our area to establish cold hardy bananas as a niche crop for local small farms, and I have caught the bug. Although we live in a mostly subtropical climate, there have been some freezing temps which clipped us over the past couple of years and did a number on the majority of the experimental "cold hardy" banana plants. So the jury is still out on determining which variety may work as a sustainable crop that could potentially support a market. I find the challenge fascinating and believe that the right variety is out there and may hinge on how that variety responds to some special growing techniques which compensate for a relatively brief winter dormancy period. At any rate, I look forward to sitting at the feet of some of you musa masters.

Tytaylor77 · 03-03-2018, 11:40 PM

Welcome Bama John! It’s awesome to have another short cycle grower in 8b here! PM me sometime. I would love to hear about your success and the varities you grow! I am doing pretty much the same here in Texas on a fairly large scale. I’ve had great success over the years! Check out my pictures below.

Message me anytime!
Ty

hydroid · 03-04-2018, 02:25 AM

Welcome to the Forum.
Bo

HMelendez · 03-04-2018, 07:51 AM

Welcome to the banana gang!.........

cincinnana · 03-04-2018, 08:52 AM

Welcome to the Jungle...

There are a bunch of growers in your area.

Have fun.

Akula · 03-04-2018, 11:05 AM

A member named alemily in Foley made a post a day or so ago about moving and getting rid of his/her banana mat. Bunch of different types. Probably a great source if you're looking for banana stock and are nearby. Good luck!

Snarkie · 03-17-2018, 10:24 AM

Hi John-

Welcome aboard the Banana Express.

Auburn U has a great dawn redwood (my specialty) somewhere on campus.

CraigSS · 03-18-2018, 11:48 AM

Welcome to the Banana group.

Craig

edwmax · 03-18-2018, 03:27 PM

Welcome to the Bunch. What varieties are you growing?

03-03-2018, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
jhunter Bama John Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Bama John Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 2,331 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 4 Times Was Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Bama John making his debut. Greetings from the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Thanks to a local extension farm run by Auburn University, there is some growing interest in our area to establish cold hardy bananas as a niche crop for local small farms, and I have caught the bug. Although we live in a mostly subtropical climate, there have been some freezing temps which clipped us over the past couple of years and did a number on the majority of the experimental "cold hardy" banana plants. So the jury is still out on determining which variety may work as a sustainable crop that could potentially support a market. I find the challenge fascinating and believe that the right variety is out there and may hinge on how that variety responds to some special growing techniques which compensate for a relatively brief winter dormancy period. At any rate, I look forward to sitting at the feet of some of you musa masters.

03-03-2018, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tytaylor77 Banana Plants for Trade Location: East Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Ty Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,367 BananaBucks : 49,496 Feedback: 11 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,612 Times Was Thanked 3,726 Times in 1,185 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 424 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Welcome Bama John! It’s awesome to have another short cycle grower in 8b here! PM me sometime. I would love to hear about your success and the varities you grow! I am doing pretty much the same here in Texas on a fairly large scale. I’ve had great success over the years! Check out my pictures below. Message me anytime! Ty __________________ 150+ Varieties!!. See profile for list. Help me add more! CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF MY MUSA COLLECTION! www.bananapups.com

03-04-2018, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
hydroid Minister of Propaganda hydroid's Photo Gallery Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama Find me on the map! Zone: Zone -8b-9a Name: Bo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 687 BananaBucks : 110,488 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 775 Times Was Thanked 729 Times in 329 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 45 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Welcome to the Forum. Bo

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HMelendez The Banana Gang Enforcer Zone: 10B-11 Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 2,750 BananaBucks : 199,560 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 11,104 Times Was Thanked 5,279 Times in 1,618 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 737 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Welcome to the banana gang!......... __________________ HMelendez Photo Gallery

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cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,851 BananaBucks : 1,091 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,763 Times in 4,906 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,949 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Welcome to the Jungle... There are a bunch of growers in your area. Have fun. __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴

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03-04-2018, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Akula Location: Pensacola, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9a Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 1,236 BananaBucks : 75,098 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,540 Times Was Thanked 2,381 Times in 809 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 128 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. A member named alemily in Foley made a post a day or so ago about moving and getting rid of his/her banana mat. Bunch of different types. Probably a great source if you're looking for banana stock and are nearby. Good luck! Last edited by Akula : 03-05-2018 at 07:48 PM.

03-17-2018, 10:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snarkie The Cat Whisperer Location: Charlotte, NC Zone: 8b, pushing 9a Name: D.A. Hänks Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,119 BananaBucks : 161,521 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,218 Times Was Thanked 1,976 Times in 1,145 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,049 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Hi John- Welcome aboard the Banana Express. Auburn U has a great dawn redwood (my specialty) somewhere on campus. __________________ Doug (D.A. Hänks) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2955582/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The Only Eastern Redwood Forest in America "Nuke my 'nanners, will you?!"

03-18-2018, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
CraigSS CraigSS Location: Smith Mountain Lake; SW VA Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Name: CraigSS Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 238 BananaBucks : 16,814 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 365 Times Was Thanked 323 Times in 146 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 172 Times	Bama John making his debut. Welcome to the Banana group. Craig __________________ Find me on the map!

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edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,891 BananaBucks : 91,748 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,741 Times Was Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,095 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 414 Times	Re: Bama John making his debut. Welcome to the Bunch. What varieties are you growing? __________________

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