GROWING BANANAS IS EASY: Growing Food is Easy

[@WildFloridian]

🌴🌼Are you going to grow bananas? 🍌 🍌 Dwarf or full size?🍌🍌What is your favorite breed?🌼🌴

[@hotties3v3n]

how do you stop it from growing and overtaking the garden? i'm scared by i LOVE plantains and bananas. :(

[@backyardtropicals1157]

@@hotties3v3n don’t worry about it. They aren’t hard to control, if you keep the pups thinned, which is easy. I recommend Dwarf/Tall Namwa and Manzano. Manzano tastes like a dream.

[@MikeB_2112]

Got 3 pups a week ago. Not sure what type they are but they are not dwarfs. I’ve never tried any others besides Cavendish.

[@smo3241]

Is it possible to get banana seeds from bananas bought in a supermarket?

[@felipemunozramos5733]

Hellow i Chilean men i have company banana , i import banana in Ecuador. I so interesting open company in florida and produce banana in florida. You are so great,

[@maginot2u]

I bought a banana plant at a garden center here in Miami and the plant I bought was Ornamental only and was not supposed to produce fruit. The first few years the plants grew but there was never any fruit. However after about five years new pups emerged and as they grew up, I noticed bunches of fruit suddenly appeared!! Somehow nature found a way!! The banana fruits are delicious so I realized that my idea to buy just an ornamental tree was a mistake. The banana I bought is one of the tallest varieties and sometimes after a heavy rain or stong wind, the banana tree will topple over. I have to support it or tie it to the fence to prevent this. I definitely love my bananas.

[@brandoncantu195]

This has been one of the most informative videos on yt. Keep up the good work!

[@WildFloridian]

Wow, thanks!

[@DFuentes01]

I planted a dwarf ice cream banana a few months ago and had no idea what I was doing, now that I saw your video I was happy to learn I planted it in the right place. And now I know so much more about banana plants . Thank you!

[@WildFloridian]

Yay! I’m so glad I could confirm it. I think that just shows that Bananas are Easy 😉 I didn’t know there were Dwarf ice cream plants! Hope you get bunches and bunches 🍌😄

[@Steve-rf5do]

​@@WildFloridian yeah I never heard of the dwarf ice cream bananas either... Hey you should look into bokashi grain and bokashi buckets for those hands you don't have room for, as you can make your own fertilizer for the trees

[@DonPablo91]

The point of a "plant that is not edible and doesnt serve any purpose" is to bring some tropical vibes to colder climate gardens because they are way cold hardier than edible bananas

[@Shaetyler]

I came for the bananas and stayed because your content is so well done, start to finish. I completely shifted gears as to where to plant, thank you so much for information. I am looking forward to more of your videos.

[@flattenthecurve8623]

Does your banana plant die off in the winter and rejuvenate in the spring?

[@WildFloridian]

No mine do not

[@flattenthecurve8623]

@@WildFloridian I’m in north Florida and I planted one last year. I thought it died over the winter, but it came back with 5 stalks. I had to dig it up and move it a month ago and it’s looking really good now. I don’t think I will get any bananas this year, but I think if I didn’t move it it would be much bigger. Seems like the winter gave it a good beating, but it came back with a vengeance.

[@stevejenkins6924]

We grow them here in Kentucky when a frost hits it we cut it down it comes back in the spring. Mine gets 20 feet tall.

[@anncarr7645]

ALSO, when a ‘glut’ of bananas happen, I use the paper cup cake liners in a cup cake pan and peel/smash a banana per cup (I put two ice cream banana per cup for baking) freeze for a few hours and then stack them up in a freezer zip bag for future baking. They are good up to 3 months.

[@WildFloridian]

Great tip!

[@Shananana99]

I bought one baby banana off Etsy last year. It “died” over winter but I didn’t give up. Put it back outside in the Fl sun. And I now have 3 plants and 3 pups in one big pot. Now I can’t decide where to plant them. Our south side doesn’t get as much sun. And our North can get super windy and a ton of sun. Oh jeesh decisions decisions. Thank you for your video!

[@melissaeight481]

Hey! Stupid question. When places against the house, would the roots grow into the foundation?

[@WildFloridian]

Great question! 😁 No, the foundation should be fine

[@thematrix3663]

The root system is relatively shallow and not so broad.

[@andrewtarquinio6788]

This is a really well-done video -- not a lot of fluff, tons of useful information, and easy to follow. I wish more videos were like this.

[@WildFloridian]

Thank you! ☺️

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

is there a video you got for the actual propagation process? it got complicated at the end for me, Thank you for this!

[@WildFloridian]

I haven't filmed that yet.

[@sunshinejenny777]

I got one for a reasonable price on Etsy. They sent the baby one in the mail and it is doing great!! They have great seed and plant vendors that are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, etc.

[@TnT_F0X]

I have a super dwarf Banana... cause zone 6... but its going well. The Leaves are showing some light purple at the bottom of the leaves... but no flower yet. It's only 2 1/2 ft tall, the leaves are huge for it's size.

[@brentmiller1590]

I really enjoy your energy and insight. So important for us who are new to Florida. Thanks

[@medmusic7977]

Wanted to watch how to grow bananas ended up buying yellow rayban glasses, i loved hers. They look tasty

[@WildFloridian]

LOL! I'm glad I could inspire your sunware choice! 😂😄😂

[@medmusic7977]

@@WildFloridian hahah cant help it i love bright colors

[@jamesb.2064]

Thanks. Been raising bananas for 20 years now here in central Florida. The freezes last winter did some damage, but they survived and starting to produce again. I started with about 12 plants…but now they number about 60. Lol.

[@terresahale7510]

I'm in North Florida this year we had freezing weather. If my banana plant freezes will the rhizome survive?

[@WildFloridian]

Potentially. Depends how long and how low the temperature gets. But many have had there bananas come back. I would do cold weather protection to mitigate as much damage as possible to the rhizome.

[@atanacioluna292]

I love you idea that plants and trees should give food. We have 40 different kinds of trees.

[@jschoeneck]

I am in pa and so this will be a challenge and I am a renter so can’t put them in the ground. I am so excited! What type of weeds would I be challenged with?

[@robertmontgomerybearwolf_s7715]

Couple weeks ago I asked you when is best to plant a Banana Tree in my area. I have had my new banana plant for a week so far, it is a pup that is 1 foot tall. I can't wait til it produces naners... I had bought a dwarf Nain and am hoping for many more pups and nanners. Thank you for all your information. You have the best yt channel here and you are awesome.

[@WildFloridian]

Yay! I'm so happy you got a banana! Can't wait until you get your first bunch!

[@robertmontgomerybearwolf_s7715]

@@WildFloridian I have only had it a week and withing last 2 days got my first leaf growing... It came out was 2 inches that was Monday morning and since then has grown an additional 1 in just 1 day. When you said they grow quick you were not joking. Thank you for all your information. Lov ya.

[@scottthomas207]

How many banana plants do you let grow at the same time from the one general plant?

[@susantaylor8507]

Can you just leave the pup there and after the mother plant gets cut down will they grow ok

[@WildFloridian]

Yes you can leave it

[@fairydust-ky4oc]

Planting begins at 8:29

[@flyalaska1973]

I have 6 of these Cavendish plants in 6 large pots. I live in zone 9. We get over a hundred degrees here a lot during the summer. I read somewhere that 95 is the there peak temp. What do I do when the temp goes into the hundreds?

[@thathikingfamily6310]

I wonder, do you think beach dune sunflowers would be a good ground cover around banana plants? I think it would be really pretty.

[@WildFloridian]

It would be pretty. My thought is that bananas like really rich soil and dune sunflowers like more sandy dirt. I think one or the other will struggle. But I love to experiment... so if you do too, its worth a try! :D

[@roberttorres345]

is there any difference in how you grow sweet banana plants versus plantains? And can you get fruit by growing in a pot?

[@rogueviking9268]

"It's one of the largest grasses" Bamboo, "Am I a joke to you?" 🤣🤙

[@WildFloridian]

LOL 😂 😝 😆

[@MaryM-qq7zk]

My dwarf banana plant is Still 1 ft tall in 2years..Akthough I rarely water it or fertilize it..

[@MaryM-qq7zk]

Best Conpost??

[@WildFloridian]

Well... that may be the problem 😂 Is it in full sun? They needs lots of sun. And yes, they need lots of water. I use home made compost and mulch for my bananas.

[@spadog63]

Thank you. Just bought a dwarf yesterday. Your video is very helpful.

[@WildFloridian]

I'm so happy it helped Rick 😄 Wishing you bunches and bunches of bananas!

[@Vbluevital]

You are knowledgeable thoroughly explaining the process. Plants enjoy the proper process you described. Thank You

[@mjcubo2246]

How old was your banana plant before it produced its first crop? How long have you had your plants and how tall does it grow? Thanks,

[@reesafitzpatrick7032]

My dwarf banana plant it in a pot (1 year) & I do live in Southern Florida. Should I plant it in the ground or will it still produce in the pot?

[@Sam-lk6eo]

Have you got any videos showing how to cook the leaves and bud or flower plz

[@RanchExplorerHQ]

Thank you, very informative! I’ve gotten motivated and have banana plants now, quite a variety!

[@WildFloridian]

Yay! I’m so glad the video helped! Best of luck!

[@ellena858]

So helpful. I would love to see a video of planting a pup from a cutting. I’m feeling unsure how and where to properly cut the pup for removal.

[@whmaxwell97]

This is the most informative video for bananas trees I have found. It tells you everything from size, quantity of produce, different breed varieties, weather circumstances, etc..... Where most of other videos just tell you the zones and where they survive best at, fertilize, cut/prune and when to pick them.

[@WildFloridian]

This is the most amazing comment! 🥰☺️🥰

[@roselavender2222]

I'm growing a couple of banana plants in large containers. I like the ornamental look, but am hoping it'll fruit eventually.

[@barbaradefiore9217]

loved your information my banana plant is Musa last year finally had banana but it was late in the season & they froze I live in Florida on the west coast zone 9, this year I have 2 bunches they are looking good can't wait thanks for all your information

[@saltybildo9448]

Have a ornamental here in central Florida and like you said, wats the point? Thmx for the video

[@magdalenaherrington8839]

I'm in FL and wondering if I have an ornamental banana plant. It recently started producing fruit

[@WildFloridian]

I saw your email! I'll respond in both places. It looks to be an edible dwarf variety (can't tell the scale exactly). Those are baby bananas. If you check out on my video on how long it takes for a banana to produce fruit you'll see bananas that look just like that. Give them about 3 months... and they should be ready to eat! 😄

[@magdalenaherrington8839]

@@WildFloridian thank you so much for responding. How exciting!

[@marcifrench7278]

You’re my new best friend! Do I cut the stalk down when it gives me bananas? Last year I cut the whole plant down after I got bananas, thankfully, all grew back. But I’m unsure what to do once the bananas come.

[@WildFloridian]

😄 Yes, just cut the stalk that made bananas. Cut it as close to the ground as you can. Just chop up the trunk and throw it in the middle of the banana circle. Or you can chop it up and use it to fertilize your veggies and other plants.

[@zzippo81]

The "nom nom nom" had me laughing. I have a few trees going and am getting close to the point where I'm expecting a flower in the next few months and the excitement with these never dies down. Thanks for the great info.

[@WildFloridian]

LOL! Gotta keep it a little silly. Congratulations on your soon to be new flower!

[@melissak8892]

Maybe you can help me. Every thing I read and watch mentions mulch, but what exactly is that? Wood chip mulch? Compost mixed with wood chips? Cut grass? Not sure what I should be putting on my banana tree

[@debrasbarkle4896]

Wow! You covered so much important information in one video quickly. My favorite! Thank you!

[@nginmumbetse7894]

Thanks for this video, I have a Dwarf Cavendish & it's 5 pups here in UK. Main plant inside in a barrel in a sunny conservatory, seems to be doing okay. No flower yet but this is it's 3rd year so maybe soon. Lots of info I didn't know in the video, thanks

[@LeroyJenkins-nn5go]

Which are the best tasting varieties? I live in zone 10, Thanks

[@scotmcpherson]

So, I have Dwarf Cavendish, I have had them for close to 10 years. I still haven't seen neither inflorescence nor fruit. Now, I live in coastal CT (Zone 7) and the plants grow well, but I think I just don't get enough Sun and Temp to get them to fruit. I take them out in the summer months and bring them in for winter in front of a huge southern window. I started with 1 pup, and now have 4x 14 inch pots ready to burst with rhizome. Pretty foliage but no fruit :(

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

What time of year do you plant the banana?

[@Xuxana687]

Growing a banana tree in Boulder, CO. I have no idea what I’m doing but she’s growing everyday. She’s in a 4 gallon pot. I used coco as the media. Can’t put her outside it gets too cold. So far so good though. She also grew a lil baby on the side and I got it for $10. Not sure what variety it is.

[@icle-ytir]

There are some youtube videos that show an actual banana placed in dirt or water and grow a tree,however i already grew banana from a stem and currently i have 4 . Am waiting for second banana bunch

[@robjenkins494]

I bought 2 banana plants from home depot (dwarf cavendish) and both completely failed! I'm starting to think I've got black thumb! Going to try again this year but I think I'll try them in comtainers.... My yard is almost pure sand

[@barbaraperry2796]

Hi! Wonderful video, thank you. I have room for a dwarf plant. What is the name of the dwarf banana plant? And do they taste like regular bananas? Thank you so much. I cannot wait to go out and buy one and get it into the ground!

[@WildFloridian]

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The dwarf banana is Dwarf Cavendish and yes they taste like the store bananas. Most store bananas are Cavendish. 😄

[@barbaraperry2796]

@@WildFloridian thanks, you are awesome!

[@russellbarton7565]

I have my banana plants in a low spot in my yard where it gets a lot of rain water

[@Dmarie515]

My new home in SWF has a banana plant, I just don’t know what type of banana it is, any advice on how to identify it?

[@kayorr2683]

I am in Cental Florida. I found you a couple of months ago and just love your channel and all the great info. Thanks!

[@WildFloridian]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rev.pattysacredwalkhome]

This is a great video. I purchased a dwarf banana plant and it is growing. I like the idea of propagating the pups.

[@wallrusmoose2111]

Cool vid, my mum is in Orlando what type should she plant? I guess close to house would be ideal.

[@mikel5582]

What an enjoyable and informative video. I had to pause in the middle and get a banana to munch on; it's perhaps the most perfect fruit of all. I'm in coastal San Diego with a teeny-tiny back yard. I was looking for something to put in a large pot and saw a dwarf Cavendish plant at Lowes so I figured I'd give it a shot. After 3 or 4 years of modest growth, I gave up on it ever bearing fruit (but I did find a cute little frog napping under a leaf). Then, after I'd lost all hope, I noticed an unusual leaf sprouting that turned out to be a flower. I now have a nice little bunch of tiny banana fingers coming in. The whole plant is at most four foot tall but hopefully it has stored up enough energy to yield a harvest. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with such a pleasant style. 👍

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

Which banana plant is best for green bananas/plantains?

[@WildFloridian]

Great question! I don't know. 🤷‍♀️ We've done some recipes with green bananas ( banana fries). But I haven't tried a sweet plantain recipe with either.

[@DexterityWay]

Really detailed. Thanks!

[@WildFloridian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DexterityWay]

@@WildFloridian very!

[@rickdavis2235]

I have 4 blue javas and 8 dwarf cavendish in south Texas and they should fruit this year. What do you do with all of your bananas?

[@Donna4and5]

I’m in zone 9B Florida...will it like sun all day?

[@WildFloridian]

Howdy neighbor.... and yes it will like full sun all day.

[@kocomaru4867]

Where should I purchase my banana plant? I live in New port Richey, FL in the country area

[@kyliecashion3740]

Okay! So I've watched your videos on bananas and to get started, just go buy a banana "tree" and then after it produces, propagate them to have more and more? Because somebody on Facebook is selling ice cream banana plant and they say it'll produce once and then that's it? Or any banana plant I buy will produce a pup?

[@Tourettes0]

this is an awesome video. thank you so much

[@tanyatanya33]

Awesome video, thanks.

[@TheRemyRomano]

Great video. Do you ever need to cut off the flower or does it stay on the whole time.

[@WildFloridian]

Thanks! I've done both. It doesn't seem to make a difference with the bunch. This next time I will take it off so we can pickle it 😄

[@TheRemyRomano]

@@WildFloridian I did not know it could be pickled. That’s very interesting. That would be a good video too.

[@whomeverwherever]

Question, if the new, center leaves are turning to mush, drooping, and breaking off, is that due to over fertilization or something else?

[@rickdurro1091]

I had some small bananas imported from the Caribbean and a few have what look like long lines of stitch marks on them what is this anyone know ?

[@anncarr7645]

I’m a Floridan too - near Orlando and only have the ‘ice cream’ variety of banana. I’ve only seen (in nurseries) that type. Do you have a nursery to recommend that may have other varietals, like the blue banana or the ‘Cavendish’ you mentioned??

[@WildFloridian]

I use Jene's Tropicals in St. Petersburg.

[@anncarr7645]

@@WildFloridian Thank you!

[@conniecarroll9398]

Oh just bought my first banana plant from the store. I live in Ohio will it actually grow here? Thanks for video

[@WildFloridian]

I'm guessing... but it should grow in a large pot. Bananas will not survive the winters there. So it would have to be something you move inside. I know someone in Tennessee got them to overwinter in the ground by cutting them back. But if the ground freezes, it is highly unlikely that the plant will live. In a pot, you may be challenged with it growing fruit. Best wishes to you! 😄

[@hiromikami]

Just found your channel! Thanks for this video, it answered every question I had in mind. We're in Bay county Florida and got our first bunch of bananas from our 10 year old plant and were just wondering what we did right!

[@WildFloridian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inchristalone25]

How often do you water bananas when there is no rain?

[@WildFloridian]

Two times a week. 👍

[@cutflower36]

Good info, You have any plant sources for the banana trees?

[@kaceeboxers3580]

Great information! Thanks so much

[@tedvoskuil2827]

Is there a link for the video on dealing with cooler weather?

[@chris-a26]

Is it better to separate the pups or just leave them? I have plenty of room and don't mind leaving them, especially if that's the best thing to do

[@connieaguilar3627]

I love your videos.. I was a little hesitant to grow bananas. But now I'm all in. THANKS😁

[@davidmcculloch961]

Great vid. Would love to see you try this in scotland though... But you know. Im going to try anyway.

[@ElMikey225th]

Great video ! Lots of information I didn’t know before . I just moved down here to Florida and I’m in zone 9b . Someone around the corner from me just randomly gave me her pup when I asked her where did she buy her banana plant . I was so thankful , surprised and excited . I went right home and dug a hole and planted the pup in there with the soil I dug up . Do you think it would be fine like that or should I re plant it with a specific soil ?

[@danieljohnson6600]

I'm in Gainesville Florida and was told I can't crow them here. Is that true

[@the10bgardener64]

Would you think a banana plant root would be ok over pipes. Just curious

[@jefferyfernandez2172]

Because the bananas are parts of the flower, I'm curious as to whether or not bananas are a fruit or a seed. As a fellow gardener, I'm sure you understand my curiosity.

[@lynnpoag8173]

We have a dwarf banana plant in our back yard, facing east in zone 9a. When we do get bananas, the weight of the bunch usually just pulls the trunk over on itself. I feel like they are very weak. Should I move them?

[@LiftPlates]

Dose banana has invasive roots for your foundation??

[@CampMelp]

How far apart do you want to place your pup from the mother plant, assuming they’ll be in the same area of the yard? The dwarf cavendish I bought already had a good sized pup in the pot with it, so trying to figure out how to split them to help them both grow better.

[@WildFloridian]

For a dwarf cavendish, I would put them 8 feet apart. When I got one of my bananas, there were two equal stems... so similar situation. Dig both holes before you split it. I’m assuming it is a 3gallon Plant. When I split it, 1) I removed from the the container and placed on driveway. That way the plant isn’t sinking into the ground when you try to make a clean cut or break 2) pulled dirt away so I could see the rhizome 3) use flat shovel to split 4) get in ground quick Hope that helps! 🍌😄

[@anncarr7645]

I live in 9A. My banana trees LEAVES are turning yellow. No a little yellow - a lot of yellow. What mineral am I missing?

[@mangopuppybaby]

If you don’t divide the pup from the momma will it not do as well? I ask bc I have a huge banana circle and all the pups and moms are together. I’ve never gotten fruit but my neighbor has. His have more space though.

[@davalwright]

Great video

[@camarolt199channel7]

Great video!👍

[@WildFloridian]

Thank you! 👍

[@1961gfb]

thanks for explaining....

[@Lonemacaroon]

Are dwarf cavendish good for zone 5a?

[@ttowne0523]

I have dwarf bananas in my backyard, but we have large very old banana trees at work that I want to take a cutting from and take home. Any ideas on how I can do that? Thanks so much for your video.

[@robsonmukanza2515]

How deep must be the hole of the banana tree?

[@Steve-rf5do]

Hey your aware you can bokashi the bananas and then the nutrients from previous bunch's can be used for fertilizer

[@jocerod123]

My banana plant was doing great throwing lots of leaves… it hasn’t rained it South Fl in about 3 weeks… the bottom leaves are completely dead and brown… the top ones look like they were chewed by some type of bug.. they have huge bites maybe caterpillar? I need help! Is it lack of water? I do water them every other day now that it has not rained. But I’m not sure what’s going on. Appreciate any help. 😩

[@jubileenine]

If I don't have a composter, what could I feed it?

[@White_devil1980]

What variety of banana plants are edible ???