Spring?

Iowa · 04-09-2018, 08:28 AM

Weds 67F, Thurs 72F, Fri 73F, is spring here? I can't really tell, looking out the window at 1" of snow and it's snowing again. Sat. 46F, here we go again. I want to wake up my Banana's.

aruzinsky · 04-09-2018, 10:18 AM

It's colder in the Chicago area. The night temperatures have been below freezing every day for the last week. I have the water to the outdoor faucet turned on and every day I have to wait for the water in the garden hose to thaw before I can use it. Also, there is about 1" of snow on the grass but on sidewalks, the snow is melted.

The latest heavy snow that I can remember was on April 5, 1982, about 9". I was driving home, when suddenly snow flakes the size of corn flakes started coming down. Traffic immediately came to a near standstill and it took me about 1.5 hours to drive 7 miles, which was normally a 20 minute trip. The snow melted in 2 days.

Iowa · 04-09-2018, 10:58 AM

We have been below freezeing at night for 3 weeks. It's gotta end sometime, I hope.

SixtySix · 04-09-2018, 03:55 PM

Even down here in the Dirty South winter won't let go!

37f forecast for next Monday morning.

bushwack · 04-09-2018, 05:37 PM

I'm ready here too, S E Missouri and Western Kentucky.

My stalks seem to be drying up more every day,, they need to go in the ground!!!!

Starstryke · 04-09-2018, 06:20 PM

SE Texas here, 46f is the lowest I see and my bananas are out and growing.

scottu · 04-09-2018, 07:22 PM

30 degrees here tomorrow night then, temps looks sweet for a while!

Denverian · 04-11-2018, 02:26 PM

It's supposed to be 80 here in Denver today, but April (and early May) can be cruel! Crazy temp fluctuations this time of year. I don't consider planing bananas until May 15, and even then I double check the forecast.

Overall, we've been well to the west of the horrible winter weather. No temps below 0 all winter, little snow and things are blooming now. My lawn is green and back to regular mowing.

Iowa · 04-12-2018, 10:32 AM

Our last frost date is May 15th, last year we had frost May 15th. Don't look like this warmth will last. Last year was nice in April and went downhill in May. Hopefully it will get better by May.

john_ny · 04-12-2018, 03:47 PM

A couple of years ago, I put my bananas out on April 5. Missed that this year, and it don't look like it'll be any time soon.

briangifford · 04-13-2018, 10:35 AM

I uncovered my Basjoo's. They are growing (8 inches of new growth) but had to protect them when we had another frost early this week. Supposed to go below freezing again on Monday, so I'll need to protect them again. Everything else needs to most likely wait another two or so weeks before it goes outside.

cincinnana · 04-15-2018, 05:45 PM

Spring....love it.

Basjoos are showing a slow push from deep in the mulch while pstems are white and tender and full of life. In a few weeks they will push from the mulch.

I have had spring ephemerals (Aconites) since mid February and now mayapples and ferns are starting to rise. The landscape has gone from brown to green.

The birds are rising early also, cardinals, robins and wrens ......natures alarm clock.

Spring....might snow in Southern Ohio tomorrow....but the early bloomers will be unfazed

Tytaylor77 · 04-16-2018, 11:02 AM

Record lows here! Was 39f this morning! Looks good for the next 2 weeks thought! Maybe we are finally done with the cold!

edwmax · 04-16-2018, 01:29 PM

41° F here last night ... 44° predicted for tonight, but night time mid 50s for the rest of the week.

Tomahawk · 04-23-2018, 09:24 AM

I gave in and planted 12 of my basjoos yesterday that I had overwintered in my basement. Here in Kansas City, the lows should start staying in the 50s and above. This is my first year planting from dormancy (I have a few 5'-6' stems) so hopefully they all pull through. They all look great and green so far though.

Iowa · 04-23-2018, 10:42 AM

Yes, it is warming up, finally.

HMelendez · 04-24-2018, 05:17 AM

Woohooo!.......Has been warming up in South Florida for the last couple of weeks!....Yesterday, (04/23/2018), we experienced the first drop of the season of 'Nana Nectar from Heaven (rain)!.....

Awesome time for 'Nana planting!.....

edwmax · 04-24-2018, 06:38 AM

It's been warming here in south Georgia , too. The soil temperature is now at 69° & 70°. I hope to see all my nanas start popping soon. ... Soil temps were in the low 50s a month ago.

@ Tomahawk; ... Night time air temperature lows is not all there is to it. The 6" soil temp for Missouri is still in the low 50s (48 & 49 in some places) as reported by the Missouri Ag weather as of this week. ... The corms still feel the cold. Those not cold tolerant will remain dormant and others will be slow growing. ... My Orinoco, Dwf Orinoco, 1000 Finger, Raja Puri all started pushing pups when the soil temps were in the mid 50°s.

briangifford · 04-25-2018, 03:06 PM

Some of my Basjoo's really like this warmer weather. And I'm in Central Kentucky.

SixtySix · 04-26-2018, 06:54 AM

I've got 9 Basjoo healthy sword sucker pups that made it through winter. Taking them off the mother corms tomorrow!

Springtime at last!

04-09-2018, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iowa Location: Burlington,Iowa Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Mike Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 706 BananaBucks : 46,153 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 572 Times Was Thanked 1,022 Times in 384 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 601 Times	Spring? Weds 67F, Thurs 72F, Fri 73F, is spring here? I can't really tell, looking out the window at 1" of snow and it's snowing again. Sat. 46F, here we go again. I want to wake up my Banana's. __________________ Growing Musa Orinoco since 1993 - Added 2018-Basjoo, Zebrina' Rojo, Ensete Red Abyssinian - Added 2019-Goldfinger - Added 2020-Kokopo (Short Cycle), Double (Mahoi), Highgate, Super Dwarf Cavendish - Added 2021-Pisang Ceylon(Mysore), Musa Margarita, Ensete Ventricosum - Added 2023 - Siam Ruby

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aruzinsky Location: IL Find me on the map! Zone: 6a (10 miles east of 5b) Name: Steve Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 499 BananaBucks : 171,411 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 15 Times Was Thanked 788 Times in 317 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 5 Times	Re: Spring? It's colder in the Chicago area. The night temperatures have been below freezing every day for the last week. I have the water to the outdoor faucet turned on and every day I have to wait for the water in the garden hose to thaw before I can use it. Also, there is about 1" of snow on the grass but on sidewalks, the snow is melted. The latest heavy snow that I can remember was on April 5, 1982, about 9". I was driving home, when suddenly snow flakes the size of corn flakes started coming down. Traffic immediately came to a near standstill and it took me about 1.5 hours to drive 7 miles, which was normally a 20 minute trip. The snow melted in 2 days.

04-09-2018, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Iowa Location: Burlington,Iowa Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Mike Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 706 BananaBucks : 46,153 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 572 Times Was Thanked 1,022 Times in 384 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 601 Times	Re: Spring? We have been below freezeing at night for 3 weeks. It's gotta end sometime, I hope. __________________ Growing Musa Orinoco since 1993 - Added 2018-Basjoo, Zebrina' Rojo, Ensete Red Abyssinian - Added 2019-Goldfinger - Added 2020-Kokopo (Short Cycle), Double (Mahoi), Highgate, Super Dwarf Cavendish - Added 2021-Pisang Ceylon(Mysore), Musa Margarita, Ensete Ventricosum - Added 2023 - Siam Ruby

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Denverian Location: Denver, CO Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 93 BananaBucks : 4,212 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 11 Times Was Thanked 124 Times in 63 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Spring? It's supposed to be 80 here in Denver today, but April (and early May) can be cruel! Crazy temp fluctuations this time of year. I don't consider planing bananas until May 15, and even then I double check the forecast. Overall, we've been well to the west of the horrible winter weather. No temps below 0 all winter, little snow and things are blooming now. My lawn is green and back to regular mowing.

04-12-2018, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Iowa Location: Burlington,Iowa Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Mike Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 706 BananaBucks : 46,153 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 572 Times Was Thanked 1,022 Times in 384 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 601 Times	Re: Spring? Our last frost date is May 15th, last year we had frost May 15th. Don't look like this warmth will last. Last year was nice in April and went downhill in May. Hopefully it will get better by May. __________________ Growing Musa Orinoco since 1993 - Added 2018-Basjoo, Zebrina' Rojo, Ensete Red Abyssinian - Added 2019-Goldfinger - Added 2020-Kokopo (Short Cycle), Double (Mahoi), Highgate, Super Dwarf Cavendish - Added 2021-Pisang Ceylon(Mysore), Musa Margarita, Ensete Ventricosum - Added 2023 - Siam Ruby

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john_ny Member john_ny's Photo Gallery Location: Staten Island, NY - southernmost county in NY State. Find me on the map! Zone: USDA7- Sunset34 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,014 BananaBucks : 625,130 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,057 Times Was Thanked 2,284 Times in 832 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 37 Times	Re: Spring? A couple of years ago, I put my bananas out on April 5. Missed that this year, and it don't look like it'll be any time soon. __________________ John

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briangifford Location: Frankfort, KY Find me on the map! Zone: 6 - 7 Name: Brian (B) Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 28 BananaBucks : 14,484 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 41 Times in 19 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Spring? I uncovered my Basjoo's. They are growing (8 inches of new growth) but had to protect them when we had another frost early this week. Supposed to go below freezing again on Monday, so I'll need to protect them again. Everything else needs to most likely wait another two or so weeks before it goes outside.

04-15-2018, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
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 : 2,579 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,750 Times in 4,900 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,948 Times	Re: Spring? Spring....love it. Basjoos are showing a slow push from deep in the mulch while pstems are white and tender and full of life. In a few weeks they will push from the mulch. I have had spring ephemerals (Aconites) since mid February and now mayapples and ferns are starting to rise. The landscape has gone from brown to green. The birds are rising early also, cardinals, robins and wrens ......natures alarm clock. Spring....might snow in Southern Ohio tomorrow....but the early bloomers will be unfazed __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴

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Tomahawk Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 308 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Spring? I gave in and planted 12 of my basjoos yesterday that I had overwintered in my basement. Here in Kansas City, the lows should start staying in the 50s and above. This is my first year planting from dormancy (I have a few 5'-6' stems) so hopefully they all pull through. They all look great and green so far though.

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Iowa Location: Burlington,Iowa Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Mike Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 706 BananaBucks : 46,153 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 572 Times Was Thanked 1,022 Times in 384 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 601 Times	Re: Spring? Yes, it is warming up, finally. __________________ Growing Musa Orinoco since 1993 - Added 2018-Basjoo, Zebrina' Rojo, Ensete Red Abyssinian - Added 2019-Goldfinger - Added 2020-Kokopo (Short Cycle), Double (Mahoi), Highgate, Super Dwarf Cavendish - Added 2021-Pisang Ceylon(Mysore), Musa Margarita, Ensete Ventricosum - Added 2023 - Siam Ruby

04-24-2018, 05:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
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edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,891 BananaBucks : 92,218 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,740 Times Was Thanked 4,437 Times in 2,093 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 414 Times	Re: Spring? It's been warming here in south Georgia , too. The soil temperature is now at 69° & 70°. I hope to see all my nanas start popping soon. ... Soil temps were in the low 50s a month ago. @ Tomahawk; ... Night time air temperature lows is not all there is to it. The 6" soil temp for Missouri is still in the low 50s (48 & 49 in some places) as reported by the Missouri Ag weather as of this week. ... The corms still feel the cold. Those not cold tolerant will remain dormant and others will be slow growing. ... My Orinoco, Dwf Orinoco, 1000 Finger, Raja Puri all started pushing pups when the soil temps were in the mid 50°s. __________________ Last edited by edwmax : 04-24-2018 at 06:44 AM.

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04-26-2018, 06:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
SixtySix Six A Peel Location: Dirty South Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Richard, also Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 10,580 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 129 Times Was Thanked 146 Times in 61 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 10 Times	Re: Spring? I've got 9 Basjoo healthy sword sucker pups that made it through winter. Taking them off the mother corms tomorrow! Springtime at last!

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