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It took 3 years, but FINALLY, I got my Banana tree growing!

By William Feela

Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

April 24, 2012 01:35 AM

It has taken some time and some mistakes not to mention a couple dozen banana's.

I will share a few secrete's for those with a greener than average Thumb.

Stem of course needs to be up. Plant while cool with the Banana almost still having a yellow tinge of color.

I found The photo below being the most successful. Heavy soil and on the acidic side...6.8-6.6 is optimal.

Then water lightly and wait.

Germination takes between 5-10 days depending on weather.

This is from about a week ago. The first sprout I saw.

2 days later...

Not very fast growing...This is after a week, a second leaf.

Now I know that I won't get any fruit from this tree for a number of years, but I am thinking of trying to keep it over winter for a year if it continues to grow!

I will post an update next week!

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Mary Elizabeth Allen

Lake Monticello, VA

I have a clove of garlic that is doing the same sprouting right now. I better get it in the ground, pronto! Congrats on your future banana tree :)

Apr 24, 2012 01:37 AM

Randi Brammer

Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN

Accountant & Tax Preparer

Bill...Thanks for the call. I know you have been working on this for several years. I remember you trying to stat it in a pot in the office. (Kids, don't try this at home). Congrats!

Apr 24, 2012 01:39 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning William. I love this sort of thing.....try, try, try and try again until you get a result. I wish you well and hope the banana and you flourish together.

Apr 24, 2012 01:48 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

William - I didn't realize you could grow them that way. Interesting. We grow avocado trees from the seed.

Apr 24, 2012 04:54 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

You are having fun with that camera, aren't you?

I liked your idea of a cover for the whole garden. But, I have beds all over the yard!

Apr 24, 2012 05:25 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

The tree was a hard one.

Suzanne...WE have beds in 8 different places and the garden is in two places. Not everything needs to be covered, but i am ready if the need arises

Apr 24, 2012 06:51 AM

Steve and Jan Bachman

RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA

Realtors - Northern Virginia

When I saw the first photo I thought you were doing one of your humorous stories. WOW. A real banana tree!

In Minnesota!

Apr 25, 2012 02:59 AM

Vern Eaton

Askov, MN

Realtor 651-674-7449

Success!! Finally. I know you have been trying for a long time.

Apr 25, 2012 12:50 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Bill, I'd really like to know how you're going to grow a banana tree in the frozen north. I've got to give this a try...I've managed to get avacado's to grow...working on a peach tree now.

Apr 25, 2012 01:58 PM

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Matt Rivers

Is this a wild banana or a normal one? ( is it a seed sprouting or vegetative cloning?)

Sep 02, 2015 03:00 AM

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It took 3 years, but FINALLY, I got my Banana tree growing!

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