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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-07-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By longranger
Re: Fruit splitting with Pisang mas

I harvested a bunch of dwarf Namwa yesterday for splitting. The bunch set in August so I thought I could let them hang until march or April.. Our heavy January rainfall is probably responsible....
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-30-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,394
Posted By longranger
Re: Hurricane Ian

Losing such nice growth is heartbreaking. The only bright side is how quickly they will come back next year.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-27-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,394
Posted By longranger
Re: Hurricane Ian

Hope you all come through the storm with as little damage as possible.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-23-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By longranger
Vigor of Goldfinger banana

Of the 15 varieties I have planted in the San Diego area Goldfinger has been the least vigorous. It went in ground a little over 2 years ago. The main psuedostem failed last winter at about 5’. Now 2...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-14-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,848
Views: 270,461
Posted By longranger
Re: What's blooming in your garden? (bananas)

My Dwarf Namwa mat is setting a second bunch. At 2 weeks today.

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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-14-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,848
Views: 270,461
Posted By longranger
Re: What's blooming in your garden? (bananas)

This bunch started setting 2 weeks ago. Hope it is far enough along to identify as Blue Java. In person the top 2 hands are starting to blue up.

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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-15-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,602
Posted By longranger
Re: Musa Ingens?

Wow. Makes Saba look like a toothpick.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-12-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,848
Views: 270,461
Posted By longranger
Re: What's blooming in your garden? (bananas)

The month of May was very kind to me. 4 bunches, Dwarf Namwa, Tall Brazilian, FHIA 3 and an unknown that was supposed to be Praying Hand but is clearly not.


Dwarf...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 06-12-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,848
Views: 270,461
Posted By longranger
Re: What's blooming in your garden? (bananas)

Beautifull.
Forum: Banana Plants Wanted 05-13-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By longranger
Looking for Raja Puri, dwarf Orinoco, dwarf red and dwarf Gros Michel pups.

Looking for the banana varieties listed in the title. Open to other non-cavendish dwarfs that fruit at 9’ or less. Already have dwarf Brazilian, and dwarf Namwa.
Forum: Banana Plants Wanted 04-29-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By longranger
Re: Highgate and Dwarf Nam Wah

I have Dwarf Namwa flowering for the first time now. Will post pics for verification in a couple of weeks. If you can wait I could harvest a pup or 2 by summer. I am looking for Raja Puri or a GM...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-21-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By longranger
Re: Check out this Truly Tiny growth node

Very cool.��
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-07-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By longranger
Re: Anyone growing FHIA-03 Sweetheart?

I have a mat going on 18 months. The original pseudo stem is particularly stout at 11”. Looks to flower by early summer. It has been a strong grower. No fruit yet.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-21-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By longranger
Hi everyone.

Hi,

My name is Mike and I live in the San Diego area. I am new to this site but have been enjoying some success with subtropical and tropical fruits for about 30 years including a few bananas. I...
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