tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post8473803762439626094..comments2024-02-24T15:08:37.067-10:00Comments on A Kitchen Garden in Kihei Maui: Growing Dwarf Apple BananasJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-67328829887520585802022-09-08T19:39:18.311-10:002022-09-08T19:39:18.311-10:00Thanks for sharing...Well regarded and knowledgeab...Thanks for sharing...Well regarded and knowledgeable on how to <a href="http://islandtreestyle.com/" rel="nofollow">Trre care</a> for, remove, prune, and cut trees.islandtreestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621643249045303495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-64210622670097798952020-11-17T14:03:06.883-10:002020-11-17T14:03:06.883-10:00I fertilized my bananas with 2 cups or more of Nut...I fertilized my bananas with 2 cups or more of Nutri-rich fertilizer once a month. They need a lot of water too. Here is a link to the fertilizer I use on pretty much everything in my garden. <br /> http://akitchengardeninkiheimaui.blogspot.com/2010/06/fertilizer-recommendation-for-maui.htmlJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-58593528330126944532020-11-16T19:30:13.640-10:002020-11-16T19:30:13.640-10:00Jon B. Stone
How did you fertilize when and how mu...Jon B. Stone<br />How did you fertilize when and how much?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924498559075558891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-7377701273326492482020-05-23T09:12:02.287-10:002020-05-23T09:12:02.287-10:00If you don't know anyone in your neighborhood ...If you don't know anyone in your neighborhood that's growing apple bananas you might be able to find them at Lowes, HomeDepot or Walmart. If they don't have any in stock ask Lowes garden dept to special order for you.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-34980771186517490082020-05-22T11:06:48.918-10:002020-05-22T11:06:48.918-10:00where can I get apple banana plantings or cuttings...where can I get apple banana plantings or cuttings?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427018264849159977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-21786174039126359462020-01-26T16:28:34.759-10:002020-01-26T16:28:34.759-10:00The banana stalk with only produce one bunch of ba...The banana stalk with only produce one bunch of bananas. You cut the stock off after you harvest the bananas. Corms or baby starts will form during the growth of the stalk and these can be dug up and replanted to grow another banana stalk.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-71603430612971790212020-01-24T12:21:42.051-10:002020-01-24T12:21:42.051-10:00So after you harvest them, does the tree produce a...So after you harvest them, does the tree produce again or do you have to cut it way back or something??LMcCohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756460481444408550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-69263076252672950162019-10-28T19:56:06.524-10:002019-10-28T19:56:06.524-10:00They need a subtropical or tropical climate to gro...They need a subtropical or tropical climate to grow to full size and fruit. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-87725639256475411052019-10-23T03:41:17.651-10:002019-10-23T03:41:17.651-10:00Hi, I enjoyed your post. Do you know if these plan...Hi, I enjoyed your post. Do you know if these plants can be grown in North America/United States?Harrisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-32242246379830355662016-08-15T10:51:37.223-10:002016-08-15T10:51:37.223-10:00Mahalo for your positive feedback!!Mahalo for your positive feedback!!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-85690085944993937322016-08-11T10:11:14.475-10:002016-08-11T10:11:14.475-10:00Very well written. Mahalo!Very well written. Mahalo!Hululuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156179860462296703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-15972413818845347352014-03-12T15:45:22.937-10:002014-03-12T15:45:22.937-10:00I moved last year and now I don't have bananas...I moved last year and now I don't have bananas. Try looking on ebay.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-24046315245266156132014-03-07T20:31:16.419-10:002014-03-07T20:31:16.419-10:00Hi, Im looking for pups of Hawaiian apple plants,...Hi, Im looking for pups of Hawaiian apple plants, do you happen to have any? Im in cali. let me know if you do what your price is thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04776360293577567964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-72399505486269284472014-02-19T08:33:16.391-10:002014-02-19T08:33:16.391-10:00I just moved into a house that has about 8 of thes...I just moved into a house that has about 8 of these trees in the back yard. If anyone still reads this forum, and knows about harvesting these, can you please email me at mikespence127@yahoo.com. Do you have to cut the tree down after harvesting? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908477326034766090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-26740854973736236472012-10-07T11:50:11.344-10:002012-10-07T11:50:11.344-10:00Hi Virginia! I hope the banana keikis are growing ...Hi Virginia! I hope the banana keikis are growing - if not I still have more popping up that I can give you just email me. The dwarf red just started to flower finally after 1 year!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-13668105017735813672012-10-07T09:41:38.338-10:002012-10-07T09:41:38.338-10:00Thanks for taking such great notes and the keiki. ...Thanks for taking such great notes and the keiki. I feel like you've given me a great head start toward healthy manageable plants.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160387101455141882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-73755330551859020022012-09-15T16:19:12.077-10:002012-09-15T16:19:12.077-10:00After the bananas are harvested the banana plant i...After the bananas are harvested the banana plant is cut down as it will only produce 1 stalk of bananas. For Cavendish and Dwarf Apple varieties of bananas, it takes 1 year from a small banana start or sucker to produce a ripe bunch of bananas.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-50186410808622314202012-09-15T14:18:58.448-10:002012-09-15T14:18:58.448-10:00What do you do with the plant after harvesting rip...What do you do with the plant after harvesting ripe bananas? do you want to cut the branch off or just let it be? how often do they bring fruits?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748901320140489865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-58055285368595123992012-09-05T21:31:27.607-10:002012-09-05T21:31:27.607-10:00Hi Anonymous! I leave the flowers intact but some ...Hi Anonymous! I leave the flowers intact but some banana growers remove them. Here is a great source for information on growing bananas - if you scroll down about 3/4 of the page the author addresses this topic. http://webebananas.com/culture.htmlJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-70534555313450282402012-09-05T19:14:25.778-10:002012-09-05T19:14:25.778-10:00I read somewhere that when the banana start to com...I read somewhere that when the banana start to come out that the flowers need to be removed. Is it from the banana itself or when the process is finally complete? Please let me know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-5154315379028851882012-08-05T09:52:07.421-10:002012-08-05T09:52:07.421-10:00My dad tried to grow a dwarf apple banana and it w...My dad tried to grow a dwarf apple banana and it was success. It bear a lot of fruit. We can't help ourselves with it.bean bag cloud chairhttp://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=3371955&CFID=200274399&CFTOKEN=88913410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-22092956404122497932012-07-31T21:32:58.190-10:002012-07-31T21:32:58.190-10:00Hi Sri! They produce a lot of fruit and they ripen...Hi Sri! They produce a lot of fruit and they ripen up so fast that I have to give them to neighbors too. I have a small package ready to mail to you with lots of pepper seeds. I'll email you when I send it.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-41472862803134085162012-07-30T19:15:56.155-10:002012-07-30T19:15:56.155-10:00Thats a beautiful looking plant you got there. The...Thats a beautiful looking plant you got there. The one my grandmother had in her garden was as big as yours and the harvests used to be so big that even after cooking up all types of banana breads, muffins, pies and eating them just raw as they were we had enough to share with all my grandmother's neighbors too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116948659300626522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-87355876273742765942012-07-30T18:31:30.751-10:002012-07-30T18:31:30.751-10:00Hi Not So Simply Single! Mahalo for your complimen...Hi Not So Simply Single! Mahalo for your compliment!<br /><br />Hi Courtney! I hadn't thought about using a stick to brace the bananas - that's a great tip. I used to have problems with the cavendish falling over and they were so heavy. Dwarf apples are a picnic compared to cavendish!<br /><br />Hi Pomaika'i! Hope your garden is up and growing! It might work in a container that size. The roots and what they call the mat do spread out a few feet from the trunk. It might need a lot more water in a container and you might have to anchor the container to keep it from falling over in the wind or with the weight of the bananas.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438167207270942090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469372901103852041.post-6794053944295375642012-07-30T12:46:52.831-10:002012-07-30T12:46:52.831-10:00Aloha, Jane,
If one could build a container that i...Aloha, Jane,<br />If one could build a container that is 3' tall, 3' wide and 4' long [that's about 230 dry gallons], do you think that might allow a banana to grow to fruition, provided it received the regular feedings you outlined? Obviously, the keiki would have to be removed regularly. Your stalk of bananas look so ono!Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483102573957001593noreply@blogger.com