Sailfish

First question would be, what or where can I find educational reading material on banana's? I know this forum is good, but sometimes as a newbie it's difficult to search threads (or fully understand for that matter) when one doesn't know all the neccessary terms.

So I was thinking/hoping that there is like a Banana's for Dummies book/website where I can learn general parts, growing, lifecycle, etc.
That way I can learn the basics, then search old threads, before posting dumb questions

Second (dumb)question for the day, I have a new 14" Lady Finger that is doing fine so far in her pot, but it has what I believe is called a "pup" already.
Searching my personal horitcultural database, I would think this would cause the main plant fight for nutrients???? But I would think the main plant is to tender to attempt to dissociate at this time.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

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momoese

There is a plethora of information on growing bananas on the internet. I'd just do some searching and reading before buying anything.

As a rule of thumb each plant should be allowed a few pups that are staggered enough in size to continue the stand.

Here is something Gabe made to help ID the different parts of the banana plant.

MediaHound

Is the plant potted up or in the ground?

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Sailfish

potted.
but I do want to get it in the ground

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Sailfish

I really like that

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