cultfan 52 I see you been here too! lol :) I was also gonna ask, do you water it much? being in florida i know its very dry most of the time and they like very moist heat. If your soil mix drains well i would soak them down pretty good daily. ;)
Kerry Amick- -That is correct once the bananas are harvested cut the stem back to let the younger surrounding ones fill in. It doesn’t have to be 2 days just the sooner the better. Fertilize with a balance fertilizer during the active growing season. That can be a slow release fertilizer or an granular organic. If using a chemical or salt fertilizer just don’t overdo it. With that said they need a continuous supply of nutrients for them to fruit well. It will also bring the plant in to flower sooner.
We in the US should be growing our own bananas, bamboo (which already grows near DC), pineapples, coconuts (for their products), palm and many other things that we rely on other countries for and that have to be shipped enormous distances.
My Banana tree (Dwarf) planted in my yard has finally bloomed and I have my 1st banana harvest coming. Since this is my first harvest, the tree is 7 years old, I am getting alot of advice about what to do after the harvest. I have been told to trim the shoot back all the way to the ground about two days after the harvest. Is that correct? Also how often and with what should I be fertilizing? I am in planting zone 9.
mine is doing very good. I got it from your greenhouse. it's getting very big. it's in a 14in pot. should it be repotted if so when is the best time to. what about feeding? thank you so much. I love your greenhouse.
I think I understand a little better what's happening now...So What you're saying is, once the bananas come out, that "arm" (for a lack of a better word), is "done", it will never grow bananas again...or will it?!?
+Pete Mininni Not only the ‘arm’ will never fruit again but the entire growth or pseudostem from which emerged and will in time even die off. So a banana growth, stem or tree only flowers once. Then a new growth which forms at the base of the original growth will take over and start the cycle again.
I worked in a cuban banana plantation some years ago. First we made a cut in the "arm" to make the cluster of bananas come lower. then we cut the arm completely and removed the bananas. Then we cut of the leaves and stem and chopped it to bits and moved on (or had a breake and drank moonshine).
At what height should I expect to see these flower? I purchased 2 of them in 5 gallon containers. Also how do I keep them at a manageable height? I don't want them growing taller than 6ft? BTW I purchased 2 guavas from Logees and they look great. Thanks
The word Dwarf does not always mean small. Some dwarf bananas mature and thus flower a 8ft or more. While others one like our Dwarf lady finger will flower at 4 ft. The dwarf Cavendish usually flower at 6-8 ft. and the surper dwarf will flower under 5 ft. The height is also regulated by the light level. Plants receiving lower light can cause them to grow taller. And also restricting the container size can reduce the size somewhat.
I read online that banana plants not grown from seeds. But yet i see many banana plants seeds sellers online. How come? For example i want to grow dwarf cavendish and search online for its seeds and there are a lot of sellers...
If you do not cut the main plant off, will it produce fruit again or just once and done? Also do you know where i could buy seeds for them online that would germinate? Thank you
I cut the purple thing off of my bananas because I thought it would steal nutrients from the developing bananas? My first plant is now producing, hopefully I didnt make a mistake.
We don't, unfortunately. You can try searching for this plant on a website, Davesgarden.com. They may be able to recommend a vendor who currently has this item for sale.
+Andy M If grown in pots they need to be water when the soil looks dry but before any drought stress shows .ie. wilting. They don’t want to have soggy soil for long periods of the time. If grown in the ground they need a well-drained spot and irrigation if there is no rain for a week or so. We have well drained soil where are hardy bananas grow and they are watered couple times a week in the summer.
The only one that would make it outside is the Basjoo and it would need a good mulch to winter successfully. Tropical ones can be grown indoors where temperatures don’t go below freezing.
I collected 2 dwarf cavendish banana plants! I'm very excited to see the growth. Thank you so much for this video ❤️🙏
I live in North Queensland in Australia, lady finger bananas are a very common backyard tree here because our climate is ideal, they are delicious
In your videos, you speak so well, with such authority on the subject matter. Thanks for the info.
My dwarf cavendish banana FINALLY has fruit !!! I planted it outside here in Florida 2 years ago.
cultfan 52
I see you been here too! lol :)
I was also gonna ask, do you water it much?
being in florida i know its very dry most of the time and they like very moist heat.
If your soil mix drains well i would soak them down pretty good daily.
;)
hey mam come malabar and vazhakkad there is so many bananas
Kerry Amick- -That is correct once the bananas are harvested cut the stem back to let the younger surrounding ones fill in. It doesn’t have to be 2 days just the sooner the better. Fertilize with a balance fertilizer during the active growing season. That can be a slow release fertilizer or an granular organic. If using a chemical or salt fertilizer just don’t overdo it. With that said they need a continuous supply of nutrients for them to fruit well. It will also bring the plant in to flower sooner.
You guys have some really great stuff. I can't wait to visit you guys. I'm in NYC.
We in the US should be growing our own bananas, bamboo (which already grows near DC), pineapples, coconuts (for their products), palm and many other things that we rely on other countries for and that have to be shipped enormous distances.
Thank you so much for the video. I can’t wait to grow my lady finger, banging my banana plant❤
My Banana tree (Dwarf) planted in my yard has finally bloomed and I have my 1st banana harvest coming. Since this is my first harvest, the tree is 7 years old, I am getting alot of advice about what to do after the harvest. I have been told to trim the shoot back all the way to the ground about two days after the harvest. Is that correct? Also how often and with what should I be fertilizing? I am in planting zone 9.
mine is doing very good. I got it from your greenhouse. it's getting very big. it's in a 14in pot. should it be repotted if so when is the best time to. what about feeding? thank you so much. I love your greenhouse.
Can repot any time. They do benefit from regular applications of fertilizer. Of course don’t overdo it.
Ok Zone 8B mix sand clay full sun is no problem Is cavandish or this suitable for a lot of sun and heat Temp range 29 to100+
Is it possible to predict which side of the plant the flower will droop? Perhaps towards the sun?
Unfortunately, there is no perfect answer for this. Often times, it is unpredictable.
I think I understand a little better what's happening now...So What you're saying is, once the bananas come out, that "arm" (for a lack of a better word), is "done", it will never grow bananas again...or will it?!?
+Pete Mininni Not only the ‘arm’ will never fruit again but the entire growth or pseudostem from which emerged and will in time even die off. So a banana growth, stem or tree only flowers once. Then a new growth which forms at the base of the original growth will take over and start the cycle again.
I worked in a cuban banana plantation some years ago. First we made a cut in the "arm" to make the cluster of bananas come lower. then we cut the arm completely and removed the bananas. Then we cut of the leaves and stem and chopped it to bits and moved on (or had a breake and drank moonshine).
are these lady fingers plants available now. i see the dwarf cavandish and another hybrid but i don't see one called lady fingers.
ive had one in a pot outdoors with tons of light water and food and have never seen a flower :(
At what height should I expect to see these flower? I purchased 2 of them in 5 gallon containers. Also how do I keep them at a manageable height? I don't want them growing taller than 6ft? BTW I purchased 2 guavas from Logees and they look great.
Thanks
The word Dwarf does not always mean small. Some dwarf bananas mature and thus flower a 8ft or more. While others one like our Dwarf lady finger will flower at 4 ft. The dwarf Cavendish usually flower at 6-8 ft. and the surper dwarf will flower under 5 ft. The height is also regulated by the light level. Plants receiving lower light can cause them to grow taller. And also restricting the container size can reduce the size somewhat.
Thank you for the clarification
Does the main stalk die when it fruits a stalk of bananas and babies appear?
Yes, it does :)
One of my dawrf cavendish stop growing...it's 3months older..so sad for the time being i poured wood vinegar...hopefully will growing better.
I read online that banana plants not grown from seeds. But yet i see many banana plants seeds sellers online. How come? For example i want to grow dwarf cavendish and search online for its seeds and there are a lot of sellers...
Some bananas can be grown from seeds, however, the ones that we grow are generally from taking pups from our mother plants.
Thanks for all the great info! I have learned a lot.
What's the recommended pot size to grow this dwarf banana?
+steve “BIGSTEVE” rogers 16" pot
Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
If you do not cut the main plant off, will it produce fruit again or just once and done? Also do you know where i could buy seeds for them online that would germinate? Thank you
Hello. Do you sell seeds? I live in Europe and cant come by..
it's a dwarf Cavendish btw. thank you
I cut the purple thing off of my bananas because I thought it would steal nutrients from the developing bananas? My first plant is now producing, hopefully I didnt make a mistake.
im in northern ca, do you sell those lady finger banana plant?
Yes, you can find our selection of Banana plants on our website. www.logees.com/browse-by-botanical-name/musa.html
Where to buy that seeds I what to plant can u give me a seed I want to plant that in my home
Unfortunately, we don't carry seeds. You can try a website, Davesgarden.com. They may be able to recommend a vendor who has the seeds for sale.
Just asking are these banana hybrid?
Yes and no They are selected clones that have reverted from the original larger form. So they are genetic mutations not necessarily hybridized by man.
These are so cool!!!
Have you Blue Java banana for sale?
We don't, unfortunately. You can try searching for this plant on a website, Davesgarden.com. They may be able to recommend a vendor who currently has this item for sale.
how much water is required for the Dwarf banana tree. sorry grass..?
+Andy M If grown in pots they need to be water when the soil looks dry but before any drought stress shows .ie. wilting. They don’t want to have soggy soil for long periods of the time. If grown in the ground they need a well-drained spot and irrigation if there is no rain for a week or so. We have well drained soil where are hardy bananas grow and they are watered couple times a week in the summer.
Thank you!
Thank you...
Can the banana tree grow in the state of New York and what kind of variety
The only one that would make it outside is the Basjoo and it would need a good mulch to winter successfully. Tropical ones can be grown indoors where temperatures don’t go below freezing.
Omg Superb. Love it
Do banana plants grow spiders?
No, but spider will live in and around banana plants.
Omg I want one!!!!
Very nice!!!
Thanks
Good video sir
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For getting healthy fruits,cut the flowers
Bananers
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Thank you !