do yall have advice or input ondwarf cavendish, -basjoo banana, -

14 years ago

My new Banana's have arrived, I believe what I have are newly rooted 'pups'. I bought them on ebay. They are about 8" tall and each have 2 leaves. I am so new to banana's but my GUESS is, these are maybe not the 'true ' leaves. Am I right?

I planted each in a one gallon pot with MIRACLE GROW potting soil. I have them in my bedroom which is fairly bright from window light.

I apologize if I post to often. I read and read but NOTHING beats human experience. The more I read HERE, the more I am convinced of this fact.

All my success is a direct result of this site. I am still reading an old thread on Nematodes that was recommended by ...Oops I can't remember, sorry.

Wow how revealing and interesting.

Anyway, these are the 5 varieties That I bought. I would love some input on each individual variety.

I have included the total instructions that came with them but I am sure each variety must have individual needs and wants...kinda like our kids..lol

thanks so very much

The instuctions that came with them said ...

."Bright indirect or fun sun. Tolerates low light. keep soil moderately moist but not wet. Fertilize every other month at half strengh. Heavy feeder if grown outdoors. Provide plenty of water. Prefers Temperatures between 70-85 degrees F"

(they gave this website)

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ST409 (I checked it out and it works)

Ssmittee

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Comments (3)

tropicpalms
14 years ago
dont let it rot "root rot" shouldnt use potting soil. add sand and perlite and mix well so it is a well drained soil. potting soil doesn't drain well at all and can easily cause root rot.
smittee
Original Author
14 years ago
OK, THEY ARE already potted in MG soil. I have available, Perilite, Sphag. Moss and Vermiculite, Should I add one or All? If so, what percentage (%) of each, should I use?

For NOW they are in 8"x8" flower pots( X's 5 ) they are in my bedroom (cooler room) near a window. I plan on keeping them there 'till March 1st. Or until last frost date has past.

I watered them once, with diluted LIQUID KELP at the time they were first planted, to help them get over shipping shock. Should I continue?

If it turns out that my ground HAS nematodes, and I need grow my BANANAS in containers. to avoid frequent repotting, What size pot should I plan using? I want beautiful planters not buckets.
I do have a lovely spot for about 10 nicely spaced planters, It is about 60 to 70 feet along aged board fence.
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wordwiz
14 years ago
FWIW and YMMV!

In summer, I bury outdoor containers, no matter if they are beautiful or ugly. The temps in direct sunlight can go well over 100 degrees, drying out the soil/mix in a short period of time. It keeps the soil/mix closer to the same temp and greatly reduces the need to water.

If nematodes are a problem, you can leave the top couple of inches above the ground.

Mike