Banana roots

halo · 09-17-2006, 10:09 PM

Could one of you nanner-savvy folks explain to me the mechanics of banana roots? Are they shallow, deep; is there one long tap root, or many shallow ones? Thanks.

Gabe15 · 09-17-2006, 10:35 PM

about 95% percent of the roots are within 2 feet deep in the soil and about 15ft out from the plant. there are no tap roots, many larger "explorer" roots extend out from the plants and anchor it into the ground, while smaller "feeder" roots run along underneath the soil and branch out from the explorer roots. each root only lives about 4 months before it is replaced. in general the root system is shallow but expanding.

halo · 09-17-2006, 10:46 PM

thanks, Gabe, that makes a lot of sense. I knew Id get a great answer on this forum. thanks again.

Kathy

momoese · 09-17-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe15

about 95% percent of the roots are within 2 feet deep in the soil and about 15ft out from the plant. there are no tap roots, many larger "explorer" roots extend out from the plants and anchor it into the ground, while smaller "feeder" roots run along underneath the soil and branch out from the explorer roots. each root only lives about 4 months before it is replaced. in general the root system is shallow but expanding.

Gabe, how did someone figure out that the roots only live 4 months?

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halo Junior Member halo's Photo Gallery Location: Citra, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Kathy Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 58 BananaBucks : 15,084 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Banana roots thanks, Gabe, that makes a lot of sense. I knew Id get a great answer on this forum. thanks again. Kathy

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