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- Q.Banana Trees In Texas - Can I cover my banana tree with a 5 gallon bucket during the winter instead of mulch in Texas?
- Q.Banana Trees - I have several dwarf banana trees. They are producing several hands. However, they start out nice looking, then start to ...
- Q.Banana Plant - I have a question about caring for my banana plant. I think one of the plants is dying and I ...
- Q.New Banana Trees - Can I plant my NEW BANANA trees now?
- Q.Outdoor Banana Care - When can I uncover the musa basjoo in my backyard, and what type of care will they need?
- Q.Banana Plants - the stalk that has the bananas on it, has about 5 bunches, then everything after the bunches on the stalk ...
- Q.Bananas Ripening On The Tree - Seems there is some sort of rodent chewing on the ends of green bananas that are still ripening on our ...
Asked by
skycam013 on
November 30, 2016
76020Q.banana trees in Texas
Can I cover my banana tree with a 5 gallon bucket during the winter instead of mulch in Texas?
Answered by
Alisma on
December 1, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Yes, a bucket over your banana tree is a good way to protect it from winter temperatures. Depending how cold it gets in your area, using mulch in addition is also a good idea, since that will protect the roots better.
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- Asked by
bevpence on
December 15, 2016
33955Q.Banana trees
I have several dwarf banana trees. They are producing several hands. However, they start out nice looking, then start to get black speckles all over them. The ends turn black and the bunch does not produce many bananas because the ends start rotting, too. They also split open before they are ripe. Is there anything I can put on them that will stop the disease process and still allow us to safely eat the fruit?
- Answered by
Alisma on
December 15, 2016
Certified ExpertA.This might be a disease called Cigar End Rot. It is caused by fungi Verticillium theobromae or Trachysphaera fructigena, which infects the end of each fruit and causes rot and eventually splitting. Here is more information about it:
http://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/Datasheet.aspx?dsid=54408
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Anonymous on
February 19, 2017Q.Banana Plant
I have a question about caring for my banana plant. I think one of the plants is dying and I am trying to salvage it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 19, 2017A.Here are some links that may help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/banana-pests-and-diseases.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
crim3 on
March 10, 2017
parksley virginia 23421Q.new banana trees
Can I plant my NEW BANANA trees now?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 10, 2017A.Planting time will depend on your growing zone.
You can plant a hardy Banana Tree out after danger of frost has passed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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Redrobinrobin on
March 24, 2017
7a 22553Q.Outdoor banana care
When can I uncover the musa basjoo in my backyard, and what type of care will they need?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 26, 2017A.Your Banana Tree is rated in zones 5-10.
When to safely uncover will depend on your growing zone.
This link will help you.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d442
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rhelbig on
May 7, 2017
Cape Coral FLQ.Banana plants
the stalk that has the bananas on it, has about 5 bunches, then everything after the bunches on the stalk seems to be dried out. Should I cut that part off after the bananas so it doesn't sap the nutrients? Thanks, Ray
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2017A.After harvesting the Bananas the stem they grew on should be removed.
This link will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/getting-banana-plants-to-fruit.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Beth Beth Brier on
May 18, 2017
DUnedin, FLQ.Bananas ripening on the tree
Seems there is some sort of rodent chewing on the ends of green bananas that are still ripening on our tree. What can I do to deter this entity from ruining all the bananas before we pick them? I've tried to upload photos but the site is not allowing me to do that. Any help/ideas will be appreciated! Beth Brier Dunedin FL
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 19, 2017A.Baiting and trapping rodents may be the best deterrent.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/squirrel-proof-fruit-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00
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