Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-10-2010, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,773
Re: Germination!!!
I agree with Sunfish. Damping off is the term used for seedlings that are kept too moist and suffer death at the hands of a fungus.
Once sprouted be sure to keep the top of the soil dryer than you...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
02-20-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,532
Re: I grew this from seed.
OK, I couldn't resist a few of mine......
Ensete Superbum - germinated in March and this photo taken in November of the same year...one of my favorite seed grown...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
02-05-2010, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,273
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-03-2010, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,394
Re: Before and after the cold!
Be carefull there....I see a small patch of grass sneaking into your Banana jungle LOL!!!!!!!
Good to see all of yours are likely going to recover. Many others weren't so fortunate.:lurk:
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Forum: Site Help & Feedback
02-03-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,688
Re: Is This A Banana Forum Or...
Would it be possible for the technically savy people who run this site to create a link of sorts in the photo uploading area to an offsite safe harbor for photos (like photobucket) and suggest that...
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Forum: Other Plants
01-26-2010, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,625
Re: 2009 Backyard review slideshow
Looking good Randy.
Are you sure you still work full time LOL!
I can only imagine the hours start up and tear down takes.
2010 for me will be the beginning of my Zone 5 effort to create my own mini...
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas
01-26-2010, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 21,278
Re: Ensete ventricosum var. 'Maurelii'
Kevin, Welcome fellow Canadian!
I have a 'Maurelli" here in Indiana's zone 5b and it's doing well potted up for me over the winter. I also have had this plant when I lived in California and it did...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
01-07-2010, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,977
Re: Ensete Ventricosum oddity
Odd then that the v-notch technique for forcing Ensete Ventricosum Maurelli to pup isn't as successful on regular Ventricosums. :waving:
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Forum: Other Plants
01-06-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,041
Re: 6 months for regrowth of Butia Capitata
Randy, I as well have a bunch of seedling palms and bananas going with hopes of getting some monster pots for the deck and pool area. I have the new found luxury of a heated shop with natural and...
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Forum: Other Plants
01-06-2010, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,041
Re: 6 months for regrowth of Butia Capitata
Randy, The yard makes massive transformations from summer to winter....almost makes my back ache too.
I bet your neighbors (if they can see over your fence) wonder about the odd looking snowmen...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
01-06-2010, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,977
Re: Ensete Ventricosum oddity
I thought that Venticosum was a non pupping variety....or possibly I'm confused? Either way, Anything green and growing in Zone 5 January's is welcome! LOL.
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
01-05-2010, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,977
Ensete Ventricosum oddity
I noticed that one of my Ensete Ventricosum seedlings died back and then last week I noticed this little guy sticking out of the soil like a pup.
I don't know if it's a "pup" or if it chocked way...
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Forum: Species Bananas
09-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,897
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-12-2009, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,995
Re: Look what came in the mail today!!!
Nice one there Randy....One day I will include an AE AE in my collection once I see how my overwintering process works out this year.
As I promised, I will PM you with soon with some palm seedlings...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-21-2008, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,769
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-19-2008, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,769
Re: Ensete Superbum Leaf Problems
I had a Superbum do the exact same thing to me when I lived in zone 9 - Sacramento, CA. See the picture below of how well it grew from seed in less than 9...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-30-2008, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,123
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-06-2008, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 11,241
Re: Pavel Possum - newest pest
You must not have a road anywhere near your plants or the stupid thing would surely have been hit by now!
I have never seen so much roadkill since I moved to Indiana last fall. And Possums seem to be...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-27-2008, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,123
Re: 2008 Summer Eruption in SE TN!!!
Good looking so far!! That's going to be lush by the fall.
I can't wait to see the yard soon too. Maybe mine will start to grow soon when the temps in Indiana stay above 50 degrees for a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-18-2008, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,654
Atlanta Banana sources
Hey there everyone. I'm going to be in the Atlanta area in a while for work and will have some days to kill so I figured I would ask if anyone can suggest good nursuries or other places to view...
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Forum: Species Bananas
04-30-2008, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,435
Re: Rejeuvenating Gailey's Ensete v. Maurelii
Has your plant been in that pot since you bought it?
You need to upgrade to a much larger pot if you are going to try and strengthen that one up and grow it out for another year.
I haven't done the...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
04-30-2008, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,754
Seed Sources - Good & Bad
Howdy everyone. I haven't been actively growing bananas yet in 2008 but that is about to change.
Does anyone have some suggestions for good old reliable seed sources or new ones that have come onto...
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-16-2007, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,692
Re: Building my Paradise at home
Blue Java,
I'm likely within a couple of hours drive of you in Nor. Cal also.
I have a Blue Java (Musa "Ice Cream") in a 5 gallon bucket that's just hanging around. I also have a few others potted...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
09-10-2007, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,642
Re: Help required for selling !!!
Please excuse my bluntness, but how does one get into such trouble?
What was your market plan for your crop pre-planting?
What types of bananas did you grow, how many plants, what is their current...
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Forum: Banana Identification
09-10-2007, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
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