How to grow non hardy Dwarf Cavendish bananas in the UK and cold climates. Winter care.

[@homegardens7682]

This is the featured Dwarf Cavendish banana plant when I first got it in November 2019. My new Dwarf Cavendish Banana plant and update! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfGpmxsbrarabM

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Interesting but sounding g like a robot today

[@homegardens7682]

Cheers Ray! I am a Forbidden Planet fan. You remember Robbie the Robot?

[@homegardens7682]

You could temporarily put it a safe distance away from a radiator, maybe try and tip out any excess water first.

[@homegardens7682]

@Stacy 2020 be careful. It is still cold.

[@homegardens7682]

Good gracious. Is it heated?

[@InsertFloppy]

I’m loving Russell Brand’s new KZbin channel

[@homegardens7682]

Lol! He's taller than me and a lot richer!

[@jasonhughes726]

Dan after watching you with this great video ! I do declare you "BANANA MAN" !!! All Jokes aside thanks for all the info on Bananas .

[@homegardens7682]

My pleasure.

[@geraldwood9582]

I second that!

[@ishiggs8150]

The facts you reel off about bananas is great! Love it.

[@homegardens7682]

Glad you like it.

[@Shazzkid]

Wikipedia is a wonderful thing

[@nothingpersonal878]

Very informative. Just bought my first Cavendish. Thank you from 🇨🇦

[@homegardens7682]

My pleasure.

[@louiseahmedtropicalplantgr5000]

Great advice on the Cavendish banana I got one from Chatsworth House this summer as a gift from my daughter. I'll follow your advice on keeping it warm and will repot in spring

[@homegardens7682]

Hope it goes well.

[@MoebiusUK]

This was a very informative video on Bananas. Thanks.

[@homegardens7682]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@southernyankeeprepper]

Dudes driving me bananas! But knows his bananas, great information man

[@homegardens7682]

Cheers man!

[@MAMDAVEM]

truly a labour of love for growers in the UK

[@homegardens7682]

Lets hope it fruits!

[@luciferluciferus6429]

May e u might rem I said I was moving in March well b cos of stupid lurgy we just moved couple of weeks now missed whole season fgs but looking up 10 days and we r on the turn (shortest day) so I am so looking forward to planning and some prepping in new garden will look back on past vids for some inspiration

[@homegardens7682]

Get to it!

[@tedscott1478]

Thanks! A very educational video, I've picked up lots of stuff I didn't know. I've got a musa acuminata which I bought last year, (about July 2020 time when it was about 10in high), its producing a flower now, (February 2021). It's got two pups, one of which I've severed from the mother hoping it will be able to grow a few more roots and support itself. I'm hoping this with give the mother enough energy to produce some bananas. Incidently it was outside all last summer but I brought it indoors for the winter and now it's touching the ceiling.

[@homegardens7682]

Sounds good. If you get chance send me some pictures to [e-mail].

[@tedscott1478]

@@homegardens7682 ok will do...

[@homegardens7682]

@@tedscott1478 Cheers.

[@wudgee]

Wow full of interesting info. Thank you.

[@homegardens7682]

My pleasure.

[@beeky9044]

That was very helpful. Thank you!

[@homegardens7682]

My pleasure.

[@lanalong6736]

Thank You, very informative video!

[@homegardens7682]

My pleasure.

[@angelinegrows7765]

That is amazing info on bananas !

[@homegardens7682]

I hope it helps people.

[@anotherview7937]

Wow that's class

[@homegardens7682]

Cheers man.

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Sorry Dan, I know I'm late... life keeps getting in the way and putting me behind!! Such a gorgeous banana plant!! Amazing info on the Cavendish, so interesting!! Panama disease sounds horrible!!! I can totally see why you want to make this happen!! I did not know it was not a tree, very cool! Thank you!! I love hearing the rain on the roof of the polytunnel!! What an amazing, informative video, my friend!! It's interesting that they cut them down... never knew that! All the very best, my friend!! 💚

[@homegardens7682]

There is no rush and I truly appreciate all who view my videos.

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

You're a kind and understanding friend, Dan! Thank you! 🎄💚🎄@@homegardens7682

[@homegardens7682]

@@ExploringNatureTogether your a lovely lady. Right. Off to bed!

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

And you're a lovely friend! Sweet dreams! 🎄💚 🎄@@homegardens7682

[@voxintenebris6367]

The banana looks in excellent condition, it is the first time that I have seen such a good picture of the top leaves, they are fab. Given the height that the plant has grown to this year, at least it looks that it will fit comfortably within the new polytunnel next year. After that, you will have to get creative! I am surprised by how many in the comments are actually growing bananas, I really didn't think they were so popular. I have still had no joy sourcing the elusive Rajapuri, I hope it comes in again. I have my eye on another, but I would rather the Rajapuri - it is a bit more manageable than some that they stock. Great video Dan, very comprehensive information for us all to think about. Thanks and take care, Vox.

[@homegardens7682]

Intriguing banana. I just looked it up. I have another banana variety on the way. I will feature it in an upcoming video... it may interest you.

[@voxintenebris6367]

@@homegardens7682 I will be looking forward to that now. My second choice would be the 'apple banana' type, but that is much bigger, so the Rajapuri is not only a better choice for me given its size, but it coming from the Punjab is also an asset.

[@homegardens7682]

@@voxintenebris6367 Enjoy Vox. I would say the variety now but it would ruin the surprise!

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

I have super and regular dwarf cavendish. Both do extremely well and grow very fast. Started with one each, now at 4 of each within about 1-2 months.

[@homegardens7682]

Excellent!

[@jvp714]

I've had my dwarf cavendish for about 5 years. It's never put out pups (not expecting it to flower or fruit as a house plant with suboptimal lighting). It grows and looks very happy, I just wish it would give me some more plants

[@homegardens7682]

You could try a bigger pot?

[@frfr9524]

Put it ina 65 gallon pot

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Bigger pot, more water. Bam. All of mine started from 2 potted plants of 2 varieties, and both pushed pups and grew like mad when i did that. Also, throw it outside in the summer.

[@czarnyheniek]

Best regards from Poland 😉👍

[@homegardens7682]

Czesc!

[@lucasdudas4941]

I'm growing one outside in tucson.

[@homegardens7682]

Excellent, do you have cold Winters there?

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

My bananas outer sheaths split, but we have had near nonstop rain for about 2 months lol. So it definitely isnt any virus still unsightly, but those outer leaves will die at some point and it will look prestine again

[@homegardens7682]

Good stuff.Hopefully it will do well.

[@debbielicona5030]

so if i hv to cut it down , the roots will grow another tree ?

[@justinsenryu7308]

Nice video. Have you or anyone else ever bred a hardy banana that's ok in the UK outside, but which has edible fruit (even if with seeds)?

[@homegardens7682]

Musa Basjoo is probably the closest but they are largely classed as inedible. There is a suggestion Musa Dajiao could work but to my knowledge not proven yet. I have one here and am working on it.

[@justinsenryu7308]

@@homegardens7682 Yeah seems basjoo by itself, maybe not so good for eating? What kind of work are you doing with it? Working on crossing it with other species? Also I was curious how well pollen stores - I wonder if it would be possible just to grow that and have pollen sent, like from Thailand for example, and use it to make crosses when the basjoo flowers? Oh and has your's been flowering every year? I just looked up dajiao, looks interesting. I read only flowers if kept frost free over winter which sounds disappointing, though I wonder, if with a cage around the stem packed with straw, enough of the stem might survive for it to flower ok?

[@bostonlincolnshire8745]

I wish to try. Did U mention where to buy the plants from pls? Also, do U have a video on growin Palm tress? Thank a lot!

[@homegardens7682]

Hello. I think I got this from Perfect Plants. I have never grown Palm trees.

[@homegardens7682]

Perfect Plants on Amazon I think. Video of when I first got it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfGpmxsbrarabM

[@luciferluciferus6429]

Friend of mine had banana plant for years just a talking point really then after 10 or so years it fruited

[@homegardens7682]

It must be satisfying. Good for your friend.

[@frfr9524]

Ive got a conservatory and im putting mine in a 65 gallon grow bag. Im also interested in getting super dwarf cavendish (musa tropicana)

[@homegardens7682]

Sounds good. I will be making a banana video soon.

[@frfr9524]

@@homegardens7682 cant wait! Been looking through your channel watching them 😂

[@homegardens7682]

@@frfr9524 Cool. When I put them outside I will make the videos.

[@girrig97]

Outside here in South aus mines done fine at 0 c

[@homegardens7682]

Excellent, will the temperature be that low for long?

[@girrig97]

@@homegardens7682 so far it's been about a week. Still maintaining some slow growth. Only planted in January but amazed how well it's doing in a fabric grow bag

[@DeanMackenziebelldmb]

Think I've got a musa bajo in about a 100l pot I drag in my green house unheated for winter the main one is 6ft plus and the pup is 3 ft now. About 4 year old

[@homegardens7682]

Cool, hopefully wit will fruit one day.

[@carlalappin7170]

Hi Dan...Hope ya well .. good info ! MMmmmm gardening seems far from my mind when its freezing ! im thinking your looking a bit cold if ya need warming up let me know !! .. ; ) X

[@homegardens7682]

Got plenty of layers on here!

[@markvincent5241]

Great content Dan, I've got two dwarf cavendish, they spend most of the day in my bay window. They get plenty of light but not too much directly. One has the roots coming through the bottom of the pot. I'd like to repot it but would it be worth waiting until spring. Also would ericaceous compost mixed with horticultural grit and perlite be a good media. Thanks, Mark.

[@homegardens7682]

Erm I wouldnt. I would stick with a citrus compost or John Innes 3 mixed with horticultural grit. You could add perlite as well.

[@markvincent5241]

@@homegardens7682 thanks Dan, much appreciated

[@adamb.8854]

Hi, it is similar to Musa Tropicana? So it wont die in your greenhouse at 5-6 Celsius because the genus is cold tolerant? I noticed rapid growth when i plant it in a bigger hole directly in my greenhouse arround may, it is not root-sensitive i mean root-mass loss. Have you ever had Musa Bajsoo or Blue Java? PS: Do you have a mango tree?:) have a nice day.

[@homegardens7682]

I know little about Musa Tropicana but I don't think I would get one as I think the fruit is inedible? I have had Musa Basjoo. A nice plant. The poor Mango tree died. I may get another.

[@bluemoon6625]

Ironically banana skins are a very good source of potassium, so try saving those as a top dressing. I chop up the skins then mix with some fresh compost, then use that as a top dressing/mulch for container grown shrubs in the spring. They can be dried and stored as a powder, or made into a liquid feed, but I've never fussed with those methods. PS: Surprised they only require 4 hours sunlight a day... not too tricky to keep them happy indoors then. Would you need to hand pollinate an indoor plant?

[@homegardens7682]

I knew I missed something. Goodness me. No, domesticated banana plants are self fertile.

[@lyonheart84]

It's not looking so dwarf now Dan 😁😁. I'm thinking dwarf is a misleading word when applied to bananas haha, probably only going to reach about 9 feet as opposed to the more normal 12 to 15 feet 😉😉

[@homegardens7682]

It would be cool if it got that big! Unlikely in this pot but we will see.

[@devinh1491]

Growing that in coco coir might have made keeping it a bit easier

[@homegardens7682]

An idea there.

[@fanzy019]

Hmm.. UK is indeed cold. Back in my country we never water the banana in the backyard.they just thrive on their own. So, I don't think you need to water the plant unless it's extremely hot. They also grow well in the swamp areas ... ohh well, they're are different varieties of bananas back home. Cavendish banana thrive in colder areas. Haven't seen it much in the my town but from somewhere temp around 20° ... Also, don't watch the leaf to wilt, pluck it and expose to low fire then you can have the most appetizing plate.

[@homegardens7682]

Where is your home country?

[@fanzy019]

@@homegardens7682 pinas

[@darktigerx]

is it possible to grow a dwarf musa basjoo if you kept in a pot

[@homegardens7682]

Yes, very much so. A great banana plant but I'm sure you are aware that if it ever fruits the fruit contain a lot of seeds and I have heard they are not all that pleasant to eat. Frost hardy though.

[@tedscott1478]

Please try to smile or look happy🙂😐

[@homegardens7682]

Nah. I'm a miserable overworked gardener with backache lol!

[@ijazh6790]

I tried growing a banana plant inside but it died very quickly. I think it caught a cold with doors constantly opening. Chilli plants I've had great success with from seed to 5 foot+ though not a great crop with only 20 chillis produced and a lot of flowers falling.

[@homegardens7682]

Maybe feed the chilli plants with some high potassium feed to encourage fruiting.

[@aussiebigbudz1254]

i planted some banana seeds inside but idk if they r banana plants or weeds.... can i send u few pictures?

[@homegardens7682]

sure but I have never raised any from seed so could not accurately identify. [e-mail].

[@oliverbrown1804]

banana seeds are sometimes scams e.g. our bananas are seedless. for example, having a seed in a Cavendish banana is rare. but some varieties can produce seeds. it can take a while to grow though

[@aussiebigbudz1254]

@@oliverbrown1804 what could i do to get something growing in canada?

[@Albear20]

Have you ever thought about having the Dwarf Namwah variety, which is supposedly as cold hardy as Musa Basjoo?

[@homegardens7682]

I will look into this variety. Thanks.

[@Albear20]

@@homegardens7682 I managed to source mine from a Thai seller

[@homegardens7682]

@@Albear20 Nice. I am bringing on a different banana variety here. Will feature it soon hopefully.

[@Albear20]

@@homegardens7682 I've sent you the link to where I purchased mine from on Instagram

[@homegardens7682]

@@Albear20 Thanks. My phone is down at the moment so wont see it for a while. If you possibly could send it to [e-mail] that would be great. Only if and when you have time.

[@oliverbrown1804]

Bananas are odd. I've grown them for 2 years now and this is my personal experience. Cavendish just won't fruit in the UK. if it did It would have to be well fertilized and at least 6ft tall in spring. I've experimented and left this variety in my unheated greenhouse and it died. it's just not hardy enough for the UK. if you want the best chance of fruit you need varieties such as dwarf Namwah, Orinoco, rajupuri, even blue java, or st Helens ect. You have to be really careful and do research. the fruit can take 3 months to fully mature. that's pretty much all summer. in regards to TR4 i am currently growing Musa gros michel which is affected by TR1. you have to be careful with a banana skin. as its possible, it could transmit fusarium wilt via the skin of the banana. fertilizing banans. the best is organic chicken pellets or fish blood. but always use the dead leaves as the best fertiliser is itself. But look at sites eg canarius for bananas. or the USA or turnittropical. water every day when growing. you cant overwater it when its putting a new leaf up every week. also one final point. I've found putting the plant in the ground in summer will give better growth. the growth in a pot just isn't the same. you would have to dig it up for winter though. but personally, I've done this experiment as I've found the plant growing in the ground just gives it a slight boost over the potted ones. thus is purely my opinion and experience. if you get fruit i will be really impressed as I've failed to do so. I'm cheating and going for other varieties tho.

[@homegardens7682]

We shall see. Either way it will be interesting.

[@oliverbrown1804]

@@homegardens7682 bananas are the most interesting plants in the world in my opinion. I’ve got lots of photos of mine of their growth and development. Especially over summer a new leaf every few days is fab!

[@rabbitskinner]

Did you ever get fruit mate?

[@homegardens7682]

Not yet. Its currently overwintering inside. We shall see what happens.

[@samuelr8174]

You look like JUdas Iscariot. Yeah I got a baby banana plant form walmart, not sure if it's a dwarf cavendish or what it is really. But I intend to get fruit from it, it keeps producing little mini versions of itself. Thanks for the vid

[@homegardens7682]

Pleasure. Good luck.

[@lesleysmith6232]

@@homegardens7682 Hi Dan, very interesting to hear from a fellow banana grower. The mature size of the dwarf cavendish can be a problem here in the uk. I am currently growing some super dwarf cavendish plants which have a mature height of 1.2 meters, so more practical to move around. I have a small polytunnel inside my large polytunnel which is easier to heat in Winter. Take care, Dave.

[@homegardens7682]

@@lesleysmith6232 Let me know how they get on.

[@lesleysmith6232]

@@homegardens7682 Will do.

[@ramdas363]

You look like Russell Brand.

[@homegardens7682]

Or does he look like me?

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Liquid fertilizer is fine. You dont water any more than usual, you just add liquid ferts. Lol

[@homegardens7682]

Cool!

[@laurenb6451]

My brother gave me a dwarf Cavendish pup a year ago and it’s busy producing more pups but none of the multiple stems in a 12” diameter pot is more than 18” tall. So I guess I’ll keep watering and feeding and see what happens. Also some commenters made remarks about your severe demeanor but I think they just don’t understand how you can get very serious about your subject matter plus you look damp and chilly plus your back hurts. Sorry! Get somebody else to carry all the pots around and don’t water till they’ve all been moved!

[@homegardens7682]

Ha! Don't worry about it. I was going through a bit of an intense period when I made this video. Long working hours and some other things plus my back always hurts as I garden all the time and some old sports injuries lol. I hope in my more recent videos I come over more friendly!! Thanks for your comment. Maybe a bigger pot may help.

[@azthekid5175]

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[@PaganPK]

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