Zone 9B

Apchasse · 07-15-2019, 08:32 AM

Hello all,

As the title says, I live in Zone 9B. I tried planting bananas last year, but did it all wrong. Just got some small pups from a friend of a friend and stuck them in the ground, in the sand to be specific, with mulch on top. Needless to say, they haven't thrived, and I'm pretty sure after doing a bunch of research, I only got water suckers anyway. Not a clue what kind

I am going to start fresh with some sword suckers, and purchased plants, and take all the old ones out (they're looking really bad). A couple questions.

1. I travel, and wont be back home to do this until the second week of August. Do you think it'll be a little too late to get and stick some bananas in the ground? Should I wait until spring?

2. I've heard that you want the bananas in full sun. However, when you see bananas growing in the wild, a lot of times they're in dappled sun, under a canopy. What have you guys had success with?

3. Anyone in the Clearwater area recommend a place to buy pups at? If I'm going to spend the money, I want a good plant to start with.

Thanks so much for the help.

edwmax · 07-15-2019, 09:07 AM

Your pups should be doing just fine. So a few pictures would help to find the problem. Sun is OK, but Bananas don't like HOT Sun. So afternoon shading would be great. Radiant heat from the hot sun can be as high as 130 deg F or more. ... Young pups need some shading.

gatorfan · 07-16-2019, 06:41 AM

I live in 9a and grow plants in partial sun and full sun but bananas don’t like cold, bad heat or wind.
Sorry you had no luck with your plants but it is quite difficult especially at nurseries to get the type you want, they basically send you what they have. There are numerous posts on this matter. If you want plants that are the true description I would look around on the forum for some folks that may have what you want. I personally will only buy from one person here sddarkman619. He grows tissue cultures that are true to form. He is well known here and is not only knowledgeable he is a super nice guy. Here is his stores link https://www.bananatreesforsale.com/.

Hope this helps.

Backyard Banana Joe · 07-16-2019, 12:44 PM

H! I live in zone 9b and I planted my bananas in August of last year. After LOTS of fertilizer I now have a bloom

Natureboy · 07-16-2019, 01:31 PM

See my responses below.

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Originally Posted by Apchasse

Hello all,

As the title says, I live in Zone 9B. I tried planting bananas last year, but did it all wrong. Just got some small pups from a friend of a friend and stuck them in the ground, in the sand to be specific, with mulch on top. Needless to say, they haven't thrived, and I'm pretty sure after doing a bunch of research, I only got water suckers anyway. Not a clue what kind

I am going to start fresh with some sword suckers, and purchased plants, and take all the old ones out (they're looking really bad). A couple questions.

1. I travel, and wont be back home to do this until the second week of August. Do you think it'll be a little too late to get and stick some bananas in the ground? Should I wait until spring?

It's up to you. You can plant any time of year, although I find the best time to plant in Central Florida is May because it has become warm and the rains have arrived.

2. I've heard that you want the bananas in full sun. However, when you see bananas growing in the wild, a lot of times they're in dappled sun, under a canopy. What have you guys had success with?

You don't want your bananas in deep shade, but I've planted in full sun as well as partial sun. They have the potential to grow the best in full sun, however if they get some shade (particularly afternoon shade), they will take heat/drought better.

3. Anyone in the Clearwater area recommend a place to buy pups at? If I'm going to spend the money, I want a good plant to start with.

Don't know anyone in that area, but if you get over to the East Coast of Florida, I can set you up with a number of different pups in the spring. I have about 10 different varieties, all from Going Bananas or other reputable growers.

Apchasse · 07-23-2019, 09:29 PM

Sorry for the late reply...

Thanks for the replies everyone. All great info.

07-15-2019, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Apchasse Zone: 9A Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 5 BananaBucks : 6,143 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Zone 9B Hello all, As the title says, I live in Zone 9B. I tried planting bananas last year, but did it all wrong. Just got some small pups from a friend of a friend and stuck them in the ground, in the sand to be specific, with mulch on top. Needless to say, they haven't thrived, and I'm pretty sure after doing a bunch of research, I only got water suckers anyway. Not a clue what kind I am going to start fresh with some sword suckers, and purchased plants, and take all the old ones out (they're looking really bad). A couple questions. 1. I travel, and wont be back home to do this until the second week of August. Do you think it'll be a little too late to get and stick some bananas in the ground? Should I wait until spring? 2. I've heard that you want the bananas in full sun. However, when you see bananas growing in the wild, a lot of times they're in dappled sun, under a canopy. What have you guys had success with? 3. Anyone in the Clearwater area recommend a place to buy pups at? If I'm going to spend the money, I want a good plant to start with. Thanks so much for the help. Last edited by Apchasse : 07-15-2019 at 09:23 AM.

07-15-2019, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
edwmax Location: Cairo, Ga Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2,891 BananaBucks : 92,622 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,740 Times Was Thanked 4,437 Times in 2,093 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 414 Times	Re: Zone 9B Your pups should be doing just fine. So a few pictures would help to find the problem. Sun is OK, but Bananas don't like HOT Sun. So afternoon shading would be great. Radiant heat from the hot sun can be as high as 130 deg F or more. ... Young pups need some shading. __________________ Last edited by edwmax : 07-16-2019 at 04:17 PM.

07-16-2019, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
gatorfan Location: Gainesville, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9a Name: Dell Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 46 BananaBucks : 7,703 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 5 Times Was Thanked 54 Times in 30 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Zone 9B I live in 9a and grow plants in partial sun and full sun but bananas don’t like cold, bad heat or wind. Sorry you had no luck with your plants but it is quite difficult especially at nurseries to get the type you want, they basically send you what they have. There are numerous posts on this matter. If you want plants that are the true description I would look around on the forum for some folks that may have what you want. I personally will only buy from one person here sddarkman619. He grows tissue cultures that are true to form. He is well known here and is not only knowledgeable he is a super nice guy. Here is his stores link https://www.bananatreesforsale.com/. Hope this helps.

07-16-2019, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Backyard Banana Joe Location: Orlando FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9B Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,428 BananaBucks : 102,815 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 6,976 Times Was Thanked 1,984 Times in 935 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 184 Times	Re: Zone 9B H! I live in zone 9b and I planted my bananas in August of last year. After LOTS of fertilizer I now have a bloom

07-23-2019, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apchasse Zone: 9A Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 5 BananaBucks : 6,143 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Zone 9B Sorry for the late reply... Thanks for the replies everyone. All great info.

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