RELATED SEARCHES
Sponsored Banana Trees Results:
Banana Tree Care: Planting, Growing And Winterizing
By:
Published: November 10, 2006
Growing banana trees is not an extremely difficult task to accomplish. To do this one must first learn the accents of planting and taking care of a banana tree and how to winterize a banana tree.
Planting a banana tree is as easy as transplanting a rhizome.
What is a rhizome?
Let’s back up a little. First of all, most edible banana trees are not grown from seeds like other plants. This is because of banana's natural triploid nature that endows them with three sets of chromosomes instead of two. Instead, banana trees are planted by taking the sucker, also called a rhizome, off the mother plant and transplanting it into its own spot. Between 12-15 months later, it too will bear fruit. Banana plants prefer well drained soil. It is smart to plant them on a raised bed because banana trees do not fare well with flooding or over watering. If planting a banana tree for fruit production, it is necessary to space the trees about 8-10 feet apart so the roots have ample room to grow.
Taking care of banana trees is a difficult task because of the long maturing period they undergo. The soil should be made up of one part coarse and one part rich soil. Any soil will do as long as it’s light and airy. Wind can also be a cause for concern with banana trees. The wind does not damage the fruit but rather the leaves. Nevertheless, growth will occur much quicker and stronger if the wind is shielded. The suckers used in transplanting will grow in numerous amounts forever. For maximum fruit potential, one should keep the number down to at least three; otherwise the mother plant will put her energy into her babies instead of her fruit. Make sure to cut these suckers from under the soil and always have 2-3 inches of mulch around the base of your plant.
To winterize a banana tree it is necessary to understand the above essentials. Banana trees do not do well in Northern climates because a mother will not bear fruit after being exposed to a frost. There are certain trees that fare better than others in colder climates such as the dwarf breeds. Yet they still must be brought inside if one wishes to reap the benefits of the hard labor. The Dwarf Cavendish is extremely well known for its ability to outlast winter weather.
Planting and taking care of banana trees, and being able to winterize banana trees are all a part of growing banana trees. If more detailed information is desired, please visit Bananavilla.com.
Bananavilla. 2004. 09 November 2006. members.aol.com/runboy7426/id36.htm.
Greenearth Inc.. 2006 08 November 2006. www.greenhousebusiness.com/bananainfo.html.
Tropical Plants Library Online. 2006. 08 November 2006. mgonline.com/banana.html.
Planting a banana tree is as easy as transplanting a rhizome.
What is a rhizome?
Let’s back up a little. First of all, most edible banana trees are not grown from seeds like other plants. This is because of banana's natural triploid nature that endows them with three sets of chromosomes instead of two. Instead, banana trees are planted by taking the sucker, also called a rhizome, off the mother plant and transplanting it into its own spot. Between 12-15 months later, it too will bear fruit. Banana plants prefer well drained soil. It is smart to plant them on a raised bed because banana trees do not fare well with flooding or over watering. If planting a banana tree for fruit production, it is necessary to space the trees about 8-10 feet apart so the roots have ample room to grow.
Taking care of banana trees is a difficult task because of the long maturing period they undergo. The soil should be made up of one part coarse and one part rich soil. Any soil will do as long as it’s light and airy. Wind can also be a cause for concern with banana trees. The wind does not damage the fruit but rather the leaves. Nevertheless, growth will occur much quicker and stronger if the wind is shielded. The suckers used in transplanting will grow in numerous amounts forever. For maximum fruit potential, one should keep the number down to at least three; otherwise the mother plant will put her energy into her babies instead of her fruit. Make sure to cut these suckers from under the soil and always have 2-3 inches of mulch around the base of your plant.
To winterize a banana tree it is necessary to understand the above essentials. Banana trees do not do well in Northern climates because a mother will not bear fruit after being exposed to a frost. There are certain trees that fare better than others in colder climates such as the dwarf breeds. Yet they still must be brought inside if one wishes to reap the benefits of the hard labor. The Dwarf Cavendish is extremely well known for its ability to outlast winter weather.
Planting and taking care of banana trees, and being able to winterize banana trees are all a part of growing banana trees. If more detailed information is desired, please visit Bananavilla.com.
Bananavilla. 2004. 09 November 2006. members.aol.com/runboy7426/id36.htm.
Greenearth Inc.. 2006 08 November 2006. www.greenhousebusiness.com/bananainfo.html.
Tropical Plants Library Online. 2006. 08 November 2006. mgonline.com/banana.html.
Featured Banana Trees Products:
