Fellow biologist here. Another benefit to the mulch is when it rains it keeps the rain drops from splattering back up from the soil up onto the leaves which could cause bacteria to get on the plant’s leaves and start its demise.
@IVOrganic2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME POINT! Thank you so much for sharing Mary! Charles 🌱👍
@Kevin-op7fc9 ай бұрын
This might be the best plant video I have ever seen.
@multipolarbear5 жыл бұрын
Happy fathers day to all the men who subscribe to IV Organics wonderful channel. As fathers, we provide for the family in many ways. Our gardens are just a few. Other ways are protection and love & that shoulder to lean on. Wisdom to men!
@harrysoemyint72073 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your great videos. Welcome to Thailand when Covid -19 away from earth. Good luck sir.
@ckyau2529 Жыл бұрын
We use a long sharp machete to only chop twice within 5 seconds to harvest! First to chop half of the truck ( at 4 feet height), the gravity will pull the fruit down, holding the top of the banana bunch, and last chop to get the whole bunch.. within 5 seconds!
@michaelgordon76184 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles - Fantastic! I admire your enthusiasm for banana plants. I am as well. Wonderful plants that love the sun!
@GreenWitch1 Жыл бұрын
I have 4 trees now. Just planted a Kiki in the ground & it’s done great! I got 2 really nice bunches this past summer. I don’t do anything for them. They’re just happy living here in Hawaii.
@beccasbythebay5 жыл бұрын
we love our ice cream banana trees. we waited over 2 yrs after planting but they are thriving since adding more compost & mulch. These are so much fun !!! Thank you for sharing.
@mannygi19775 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy a ice cream banana plant, also a cavendish bana plant
@gabiglaezer86854 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks for sharing
@arndpelzer12274 жыл бұрын
You're so lucky to keep banana plants growing throughout the year. Here in Germany they survive only with a lot of packages around to prevent the cold of the winter. Before we have to cut off leaves and next year's spring only new leaves develop. The growing season is too short to produce fruits.
@kevin.graham.andreisupport19262 жыл бұрын
Inside grow light 1000W?
@carmenmendez68363 жыл бұрын
Best dessert: peel bananas, in frying pan melt butter, add bananas (whole), bring to a soft boil, turning the bananas, Browning evenly, while Browning the bananas, add brown sugar, vanilla, ground cinnamon and few cinnamon sticks, few cloves (easy on this, their flavor is strong), keep simmering ( u can add a bit of water so the sugar won't burn and stick to the pan) until the ingredients with the bananas become a syrup and there are ready to serve (let them cool a bit) add ice cream!!! Yummy... u'll thank me, Wonderful unique flavor for a special dessert! Let me know if you liked it!😊🍌. I also make banana pancakes, bread and cakes, nothing like bananas!! Love them! 👍💜
@tanyadoneganyl18913 жыл бұрын
This was MAJOR helpful with so much information!!! We are now growing our first bunch of bananas, so we had no clue what to do next. I've also been researching awesome ORGANIC plant food so I loved you including this too...ordering. I shared your video on FB!! Thank you!
@fryloc775 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles! Great, informative video as usual. Your banana vids are my favorite. Very inspirational!
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Hello fryloc77! Thank you so much for the compliment!!! And yes, the bananas are awesome: a beautiful tropical accent plant PLUS+ delicious fruit 'off the vine'. A win-win! Charles :-)
@dallytv16992 жыл бұрын
Your a legend man
@IVOrganic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment Dally TV! Charles 😀👍
@geekasauruswreks87894 жыл бұрын
Banana "ice cream" is my favorite. Frozen bananas, a few walnuts (the walnuts add fat that makes it taste more rich and even more like ice cream; a few walnuts to me is 4-6 depending on size and that's for a single serving). Experiment with flavors. I've done cacao, blueberry, pistachio (omitted the walnuts), almond butter (also omitted the walnuts), so many yummy flavors to try. I also love to eat them straight out of the fridge with nothing on them.
@hoperules88743 жыл бұрын
Totally trying that!!
@sarahmurray6872 жыл бұрын
Thank you very educational, l have always wondered how people grown alot of bananas tree in one season despite the winter.
@MrQor23 жыл бұрын
Helloooo 👋.... from Toronto, Ontario, CANADA 🇨🇦.... I really enjoy your very informative podcast show here on KZfaq ! YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION TO GARDENERS, GUARANTEED !!!!!!!! LOVE
@BackyardGardening5 жыл бұрын
Bananas look tasty. Wonderful harvest in organic way. Thank you for this informative video. Have a great weekend
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Backyard Gardening! I've been enjoying banana smoothies every day (for breakfast or lunch) since this harvest!!! YUMMY!!! Charles :-)
@svarghese94243 жыл бұрын
Banana plant are very good for mulching during summer, it can also used for composting during rainy season. It is always good to remove the small plants after keeping one or two small ones for good fruit growth
@scottnie09883 ай бұрын
This was awesome!! Thanks so much. Aloha from Maui
@1215k2 жыл бұрын
Banana plant grows naturally. You don't need all the cermicals to grow it. Check the forest in south east asian country's. They grow wild without any help. Just water them when the earth is dry that all you need to do .
@leviahimsa4 ай бұрын
Just frozen bananas and water blended is the best. ✌️🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
@richardcholatheblogger3 жыл бұрын
The place looks like a forest 😲..love it
@ciarawebster52017 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you so much.
@azhar074642 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you so much sir.
@timmangan17343 жыл бұрын
I like you products you show- yes plants can get sunburned
@chariscannon78715 жыл бұрын
Hello! I know in some of your other banana videos you have talked about not separating any pups while there is fruit on the plant. You said that you (only) got 30 pounds of bananas, because there were several 9 to 10 foot tall plants. Do you think it would have put more stress on the plant to dig off any extra pups, or leave them on and get compromised fruit from the plant splitting it’s energy 4, 5, or 6 ways? Don’t forget to put 1 foot of mulch on the bananas!!!
@slowpoke4557 Жыл бұрын
I just acquired a few banana plant pups and while I'm not expecting and bananas from them, i am hoping for some awesome looking center piece plants from them. THANK YOU for the Argonne and full of info video!
@MasterCommandCEO3 жыл бұрын
Great video deserves more views!
@tylersmith6762 Жыл бұрын
Cool stuff Im growing dwarf banana in Wisconsin and bringing it indoors in winter not sure if it will fruit in Wisconsin thou.
@timmangan17343 жыл бұрын
coco fiber and peat what is your take on that? I have been having great luck with both in Minnesota - yes winter is fun in my basement - covid taught me how to grow fruit and tropical plants during -40 weather. coming home from outside winter work into my tropical flower paradise.
@simonpaine23472 жыл бұрын
I use excess 🍌🍌for vinegar 😋 . Mash them up put in a bucket with a fine mesh / cloth on top. After 4 weeks skim off the waste. Leave for another 6 weeks. Perfect for making salad dressings!
@seabert20704 жыл бұрын
Subbed and going to nursery tomarow.
@justin2024atlas4 жыл бұрын
So sad when the wind shreds the leaves. Such a fun plant to grow though. Your info & tips are very useful and applicable! I plan to bump up my fertilizing schedule. Do far I have just been using Miracle-Gro every 2 weeks.
@eastcoastnews95292 жыл бұрын
Have y’all tried banana coleslaw???? Don’t waist it. U can do kimshy style
@elizabethantoine96522 ай бұрын
Hey! This video starts at 8:00 lists of unnecessary talking but after the noted start time there are some helpful tips
@B-Th-Change2 жыл бұрын
Love your vlog, I’m a new banana grower. I jus saw a blog from an Indian farmer that said that shredding is a sign of one of the micronutrients bein deficient.
@luckykazivlog87822 жыл бұрын
Great job! 😍👌❤
@petesimpson7280 Жыл бұрын
You can boil the green in the skin for 20-30 minutes, peel and eat as a starch. You can mash the boiled green bananas with butter like potatoes. Yummy 😋
@multipolarbear5 жыл бұрын
very nice Charles, informative as always. Should I keep my banana transplant in shade? I have it in direct sun right now.
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Good morning David! If your banana plant is doing well in the full sun, keep it there. The only reason for some shade would be: (1) transitioning the plant from indoors, to outdoors, (2) new transplants to reduce risk of desiccation... among some other reasons. Let me know if you have any other questions? Wishing you a Happy Fathers' Day Weekend!!! Charles :-)
@adelawilliam21012 жыл бұрын
Sir thank you for your nice lecture about banana plants, but my problem is very expensive that kinds of organic fertilizers,
@konneeslittlecorner3 ай бұрын
Thanks for all this info. Question - I have 2 young plants, about 7" each, that I've started in pots. They are Grand Nain Chequita Dwarf. Right now, they are just coming out of transplant shock (after being shipped to me) and starting to perk their leaves back up. During this time, I've kept them in the shade, covered the root area with dried leaves and water them twice a day. I do the 2nd-knuckle test to make sure the soil is moist but not soggy. My question is this . . . . when it's time to plant them in the ground, what do you recommend at what size I do that and the frequency of watering? I have Banana plant fertilizer 15-5-30 and bought the leaf spray protection you showed. They will be in full sun here in Zone 9b. I appreciate any input you can give! These are my first Banana plants, and I can't wait to have a whole 'bunch' of them growing!
@jillellis622 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen where bugs will burrow into that cut off section- so many choose to cut out the very center of your cut section, so that water will collect there & prevent bugs from getting into that plant & hence ruining it.
@IVOrganic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback Jill! Charles 🌱👍
@dannyworten58765 жыл бұрын
To harvest a tall tree you should cut the stalk 6”above ground level, a little past half way through the base then grab the stalk as high as you can, then pull it towards you until it snaps and slowly walk it down gently laying it on the ground then, cut the bananas off and cut the tree into pieces while you and the tree are safely on firm ground
@EthanMakes4 жыл бұрын
Oh yum I love bananas
@petesimpson72803 жыл бұрын
Boil the green banana in the skin. It's eaten by many people, especially Jamaicans.
@abishipp41862 ай бұрын
Cook ripe or green bananas. Eat like potato or in lieu of rice 7:56
@allaboutthatbase43473 жыл бұрын
Banana bread of course!
@TylerDurden4042 жыл бұрын
should an already fruited banana plant be removed immediately once you have removed the fruit rather than cutting to different length parts?
@ceaseanddesist8036 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to make a banana fluit earlier by gicing it a lot extra pottasium?
@spendleton3605 жыл бұрын
Charles, another fantastic video as always! I love your banana harvest videos in particular. I have also really enjoyed the videos you've made recently of you touring other peoples' gardens. It's fascinating to see how everyone gardens in different ways. Suggestion: I know you've featured Tom Spellman many times before on your channel. I wonder if you could do a tour of his property. I bet he's growing a bunch of awesome stuff.
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Hello Spencer Pendleton! Because of you, I just sent a message out to one of Tom Spellman's friends to arrange a meeting for us... something I have wished doing for YEARS!!! A tour of his home garden would be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! If all goes well, within 30-60 days, there will be a publication of our collaboration here! Fingers crossed! Thank you for sharing (and motivating me) on that GREAT suggestion!!! Have a GREAT weekend! Charles :-)
@spendleton3605 жыл бұрын
@@IVOrganic Awesome! That's so great to hear. You're welcome, lol. Hope to see it soon.
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
@@spendleton360 Good afternoon Spencer! I just wanted to thank you again for the 'push!' I have two meetings scheduled with Tom Spellman-- later this month in Irvine; and next month at the Dave Wilson Nursery!!! FYI: He prefers to keep his home garden private, which is understandable! :-) Wishing you a GREAT week!!! Charles :-)
@spendleton3605 жыл бұрын
@@IVOrganic Darn, but I totally get it. I'm so excited to hear about the two meetings coming up! Thank you so much for updating me. Have a great rest of your day!
@TheBusyGardener5 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear you got some times set up with Tom! I just found a blue java at Home depot, and can’t wait to get it in the ground... now to find a place for it, lol
@jessicaedolsa49434 жыл бұрын
tanx
@allenguy82653 жыл бұрын
Great banana advice. Not fond of being pitched another of many many good plant care products. You sell the fertilizer If you must and I' sell the pups. That's where the $ is. Lol..thanks for you expert advice on pup extraction from mother corm.
@Healthycook5842 жыл бұрын
The inside of a banana “saba” specie is good for meat soup.
@livingstonstorr18873 жыл бұрын
BRUH YOUR LITERALLY CHARMING IMAGE HUNGRY PEOPLE WATCHING THIS
@Kevin-op7fc9 ай бұрын
Are there times in the year that one wouldn't fertilize?
@I_M_Nonno5 жыл бұрын
Very timely video. I am splitting the pups off my dwarf banana plant. The mother never flowered. I've let 6 pups grow in the container and I think they have sucked all the life out of the mother. There is one old leaf still on the mother. My question: Will the mother come back or should I cut it all the way back?
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Hello Gary Z! Glad you found this lesson helpful!!! I like the line: "I think the (pups) have sucked all the life out of the mother." Too many pups coming out of the crown does not equal more fruit (especially quality fruit). I edited out the weight segment on this video because this bunch (only) weighed 30 lbs. Upon reflection with your comment, I am convinced the banana bunch did not develop fully because of all suckers; at least 2 large pups, and several smaller ones. That may be my next lesson... To answer your question: If the mother plant does not rebound within the next 30 days (this warmer weather should result in at least 2 new leaves per month, or more), and you still have a sucker (or two) connected to the crown, I would consider removing the mother plant, and giving the pups a chance to develop 2x faster this growing season with all the resources off the crown. Of the 3 varieties I have growing, at least 2 of the 3 original plants were removed to give the healthier pups a chance to develop as the initial mother plant was too weak, diseased, and slow to develop. I hope this helps! Charles :-)
@upkhalidazahid25105 жыл бұрын
Nice video.Would like to know where online can I get the seeds of icecream banana. Thanks
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
@@upkhalidazahid2510 You can find banana seeds being sold on Amazon, Ebay, etc; however, Ice Cream Bananas, and most of the varieties you are familiar with are seedless and can only be propagated by cloning genetically identical plants from the parent plant by way of (1) removing pups/ suckers as we did in this lesson, or (2) tissue cultures. Let me know if you have any other questions. Charles :-)
@adelawilliam21012 жыл бұрын
Is that banana can grow in basin only? More expensive is that organic fertilizer
@seiyuokamihimura50823 жыл бұрын
Lol. I have 3 babies on my dwarf cavendish, and 3 babies on my super dwarf. My super dwarfs soil is covered with beautiful moss lol
@MelMel-hu2ui3 жыл бұрын
I have peat moss and garden soil. Can I use these together for transplanting banana tree?
@kathryntrembath542 жыл бұрын
Can you get these fertilizers in New Zealand
@massageislifeinternational58353 жыл бұрын
Gave a like for the product alone once the ingredients were read. Beats the amendment of rock dust. Wondering how I could get a sample to show people why to use it. What is your grow zone and state IV ORGANICS?
@marshallg1025 жыл бұрын
What growing zone are you in? I am in zone 8b and it's my first year growing the Ice Cream Banana. It has put on a ton of growth this season but I am worried about winter and the amount of protection it will need.
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Hello Marshall G! I'm in grow zone 10b with winters that shade that section of my garden for at least 3 solid months, from mid-November through mid-February. Only the top few feet of the plants that get sun-- and that keeps them healthy enough through the winters-- but significantly slows down the ripening & development period for fruiting (compared to if it had full sun). The sunniest parts of my garden are reserved for my many lemon trees! For tips on winterizing your banana, you can see some helpful tips adopting these lessons I taught on a fig tree: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rq-aetVivLCrXas.html Let me know if you have any other questions! Charles :-)
@josaliegutierrez6123 жыл бұрын
This is the most informative video on banana plants I’ve seen! I really appreciate all of the tips. I’ve been meaning to move a pup away from our fence. Have you transplanted a pup in ground right away or do you recommend potting it first for a few weeks?
@kitteykat552 жыл бұрын
Potting it first would probably benefit more as you want to minimize the stress of the tree as much as possible. An by keeping it potted, it's in a more controlled and regulated environment.
@cherryblossomprincess99853 жыл бұрын
Sir where can we buy all those fertilizer you dhone can we buy that in Walmart or Canadian Tire Sto re ?
@clancyhatch49103 жыл бұрын
Slow fry them in butter till soft and brown. Hawaiian trear.
@allisonferen85712 жыл бұрын
Should I have multiple banana plants??
@multipolarbear5 жыл бұрын
I have trimmed all but 2 leaves in half.
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Once the plant is established & growing, no need to prune any more leaves in half. Keep me posted on your banana growing successes!!! Charles :-)
@nancyl673 жыл бұрын
after transplanting banana tree you keep indoor or outdoor
@OzzieWozzieOriginal4 жыл бұрын
o dear, those fertilisers are not available in my country
@WatUFakaAiNoSkedU Жыл бұрын
I live in Hawaii where there are strick agricultural laws. How can I get the Java bananas here?
@christiensgarden33252 жыл бұрын
What size pot is the sucker in?
@paulgonzari96903 жыл бұрын
Once the the parent stock dries out do you dig it up?
@kelly-annarroyo55334 жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of Plantain trees in Puerto Rico.. we don't live there so we really can't maintain them. I've notice when we do go, our banana plants are slugged over (with banana's on them) or have fallen.. When they slug over we have to prop it up with some wood. Can you tell me why they are slugging over and how can we prevent them from doing so..
@KipandJake Жыл бұрын
I do not see the 6 macro+ anywhere
@hoperules88743 жыл бұрын
I put mine in the blender and then in the ice cream maker...actually tastes like ice cream.
@darcyhealy36173 жыл бұрын
Not sure how to find or purchase these plants. I'm in Ontario Canada so can I get information on where to purchase these ice cream banana plants!!??
@adelawilliam21012 жыл бұрын
Can I plants banana in basin?
@winterwolf20122 жыл бұрын
After you cat the crown to about 6", will it grow back?
@FoodForestPermaculture3 жыл бұрын
peace out fellow earthling
@SL-ur7vt2 жыл бұрын
Does banana regrow after produce banana?
@rodneyperez988 Жыл бұрын
Do they still sell the plus+ ?
@charitykamau13202 жыл бұрын
What zone are you. Quite impressive 👏. Your explanation very helpful
@jillellis622 жыл бұрын
You can grow banana plants up to 7a- but to protect them in a harsh winter, put hay around them to keep in heat as much as you can!
@jillellis622 жыл бұрын
So we’re growing them in Nc- check out The Millennial Gardener. He talks about the zones & he’s even growing all kinds of citrus trees & more you’d never think we can do. But in reality, many varieties are capable of handling a few days into the low teens or lower- but by using a heat lamp, plastic, and the hay, it can really assure your plants are okay. You’d also prob benefit to plant them where they’d get the most warmth during the day as long as the plant can handle that much sun
@adelawilliam21012 жыл бұрын
How to grow Lakatan banana its so sensitive
@foreverandaday81852 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your Gold Finger banana plant? I'm looking to get one
@DWaller19784 жыл бұрын
My banana tree is producing some bananas. I noticed tonight though that there several sugar ants on the stock and the fruit. Are they harmless? Should I try to remove them with some thing?
@sarahmurray6872 жыл бұрын
Where can l get this type to buy?
@phoggee2 жыл бұрын
feather meal?? How are they obtained?
@robbiexiong35084 жыл бұрын
When you break off the sucker pups, isn't that same as cutting the mother stock all the way down. I mean it's all touching soil
@adriangarciafishing74984 жыл бұрын
You should add some more water an rinse the fertilizer off the sides of the water can
@sarahmurray6872 жыл бұрын
I lives in MO, can l grow Banana in this zone?
@juliadawnyel43314 жыл бұрын
How do you pollinate
@fatdadskinnydad38564 жыл бұрын
Interesting. So after 1 fruit bloom you cut the entire tree down or will the 50% remainder of the parent tree would produce again? Also, I noticed in the other video, while you dig through the mulch, you found some mold in the mulch. Is mold a good thing for banana trees? I heard other Gardner’s warn against it.
@GreenWitch1 Жыл бұрын
They only produce once then multiply.
@Jasper-ye4gw4 жыл бұрын
Could you help me troubleshoot why I have so many banana trees but only get one or two stalks of bananas a year.
@scottguitar81682 жыл бұрын
Banana's may cause you to win the lottery. When you see "may" should also consider if "may not".
@benjaminbroudy29823 жыл бұрын
Hello Charles! I recently got a small 1.5 footish goldfinger banana. What sized container should I grow it in since my soil is very hard clay? Also, when do you think it will fruit? I am in zone 10a
@lisalarsen58352 жыл бұрын
I'm in 10A as well. Mine just seem to fruit when they are happy. There are 2 signs to look for. First the trees new leaves will stand upright rather the fall to the sides. Then you'll notice the tree begin to lean as it allows the heart (flower) to grow up the inside of the stalk. Finally a smaller kind of off color leaf will appear at the top followed by the flower.
@benjaminbroudy29822 жыл бұрын
@@lisalarsen5835 Its funny your timing, just the other day it produced a slightly off colored leaf that is def much smaller than normal. I think it might just be a change in its environment sadly, since it is definitely not as tall as goldfingers get and it started getting much hotter recently where I live, and I just fertilized. Maybe it is though! That would be so cool if it was
@micahmoseley65623 жыл бұрын
Why are you putting the pups in a pot, why not back into the ground? How long do you plan to keep in the pot, when is ideal time to put back into the ground? How far apart should you plant your pups? Thanks!
@perrysplantspoultryandperm62553 жыл бұрын
How often do you cut 50% of it back? once a week?
@RickysFarmAndHatchery4 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the plants with the orange red flowers?
@The_Menace_15 жыл бұрын
what nursery did you get your banana trees from? I would like to grow a few of those
@IVOrganic5 жыл бұрын
Hello The Menace. My bananas were purchased several years ago from Home Depot or Lowes; however, the smaller local nurseries have contacts with the growers and can special order, typically within 7-10 days, any varieties you are seeking. Keep me posted on your banana growing successes!!! Charles :-)