Kinda bummed...

Zacarias · 09-30-2006, 12:14 AM

Hey all,

I know banana season is ending for us in Zone 8b and man it's my fault because I didn't even get into them until the first week of August. Now it's the last week of September and I haven't anything to report that good.
My orinoco in a pot put out a whole new leaf over this time. The basjoo in the pot did ABSOLUTELY nothing except get some black spots. The orinico in the ground put out a new leaf but has been stuck there (the wide part of the leaf right up to the PS and leaf sticks up) for several weeks. Plus, I think I didn't water enough last week (it was supposed to be fall) and the whole thing turned a tiny bit yellow. The basjoo in the ground has all but lost one sad leaf, although it did come forth with a small leaf about 4" long. BTW, these plants are relatively small (11" and 4" PS)
As soon as I get the GH house set up, they'll go in there but does anyone have any words of encouragements or growth tips, maybe to kick off next season?

Zman

mrbungalow · 09-30-2006, 04:26 AM

Bananas are the most interesting plants to grow, when you get to know their needs. When I started growing bananas I killed ALOT of plants, because I knew nothing of the high light requirements, high water requirements, and high fertilizer requirements.

Sounds to me like you have not watered these plants enough. (I know the PNW has been hot this late-summer) Check that the soil is well draining, put the plants in a light spot, and plant them in the ground next year! When planting out in spring, the leaves on the plant will burn! But then, new leaves coming out will be OK.

Taylor · 09-30-2006, 07:27 PM

NOOO. DO NOT GET BUMMED. I started just a little while ago too. There are high points, and low points. BUT. I guarantee that by next spring you will be happy you didnt toss those plants. lol PATIENCE

Keep hangin in there.

Zacarias · 10-01-2006, 12:55 AM

Thanks guys for your "pep" talk hehe. Yeah, I should have started earlier in the season and with bigger plants as a beginner.

I'll just try to save the ones I have this winter and really be dedicated and start early next year.

J

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09-30-2006, 04:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrbungalow Freezing member mrbungalow's Photo Gallery Location: Bergen, Norway Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Erlend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 598 BananaBucks : 52,381 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 14 Times Was Thanked 165 Times in 78 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Kinda bummed... Bananas are the most interesting plants to grow, when you get to know their needs. When I started growing bananas I killed ALOT of plants, because I knew nothing of the high light requirements, high water requirements, and high fertilizer requirements. Sounds to me like you have not watered these plants enough. (I know the PNW has been hot this late-summer) Check that the soil is well draining, put the plants in a light spot, and plant them in the ground next year! When planting out in spring, the leaves on the plant will burn! But then, new leaves coming out will be OK. __________________

09-30-2006, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Taylor Taylor 's Photo Gallery Location: VA Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Taylor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,084 BananaBucks : 218,035 Feedback: 15 / 100% Said "Thanks" 355 Times Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times	Re: Kinda bummed... NOOO. DO NOT GET BUMMED. I started just a little while ago too. There are high points, and low points. BUT. I guarantee that by next spring you will be happy you didnt toss those plants. lol PATIENCE Keep hangin in there.

10-01-2006, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zacarias Guero fronterizo Zacarias 's Photo Gallery Location: San Diego, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Guerote Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 226 BananaBucks : 79,823 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 74 Times Was Thanked 84 Times in 61 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Kinda bummed... Thanks guys for your "pep" talk hehe. Yeah, I should have started earlier in the season and with bigger plants as a beginner. I'll just try to save the ones I have this winter and really be dedicated and start early next year. J

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