Using a banana to root? - Ourfigs.com
WEBFeb 8, 2020 — Well, knowing that potassium (or potash) is one of the nutrients that is suggested for good root growth, a banana seems like a good thing for rooting a cutting. Also, putting a banana in soil promotes decomposition (i.e. a compost pile), which many people use to fertilize plants. So it all seems to add up.
Can I use coffee grounds, egg shells and banana peels for my fig …
WEBApr 19, 2021 — Leave the banana peels outside on concrete or bricks until the sun turns them black and crunchy. Then put them in a food processor or spice mill and grind them up into a powder. The same with egg shells. Then you can sprinkle them in and they will act like slow release fertilizers.
Banana Grafting Part Deux! Use your easy to root cuttings as …
WEBJan 24, 2020 — A little bottom heat really speeds the process of waking the cutting up so that the bark starts to slip, which is critical to do this method. Now walk away and check back ever 2-3 days to let some fresh air in and observe your cuttings. 4. After 7-10 days of being nice and toasty your cuttings should be starting to wake up.
Fermented Plant Extracts (& BFF Bait) - Ourfigs.com
WEBJun 22, 2023 — STEP 1. Make fermented rice wash water. Put 2 cups white rice in a bowl. Add in 4.5 cups warm water. Stir well until very cloudy. Pour water only into a 4 cup jar. Leave lid off and stick in a warm, dark place for 3-5 days. It’s ready when the smell changes from “rice” to a sweet, yeasty type smell.
New fig varieties on FigBid I've never heard of... - Ourfigs.com
WEBAug 13, 2021 — I got the banana off of figbid the other day. I had read the post about Seaside banana and was interested. I took a gamble just to see what this "Banana" was like. I am still new to figs having started only this year. I have about 20 varieties, mostly from figbid. Snailfarts plant was the nicest plant that I have received so far.
Let’s all do “Banana Grafting” Woohoo! - Ourfigs.com
WEBAug 1, 2018 — This will serve as your guidelines to make 4 slits around the circumference of your branch. All you need to do is place the edge of your grafting knife up against the bark and apply some light pressure until you feel a “pop” Don’t press too hard, you are only trying to go through the cambium & stop at the wood.
Banana Wine Recipe – A Wine You Need To Try For Yourself
WEBNov 2, 2017 — Bring half of the water to a boil in the large stockpot. Whilst the water is heating up slice the bananas including the skins and secure them in the straining bag. Submerge the straining bag in the boiling water and simmer gently for 30 minutes. 2. After simmering for 30 minutes remove the pot from the heat.
Is It A Good Idea To Use Miracle-Gro Only For The First 2 years...
WEBNov 8, 2020 — Some of us have good results with a 20-20-20 or 14-14-14. Both with micros. Used by several fig growers for growth and fruit production. Your location, season, media, PH, etc can also factor in your choice. Not to mention the organic alternatives. Whatever works for you. AscPete has commented extensively in fertilizer.
Dwarf Cavendish Banana - Ourfigs.com
WEBNov 7, 2022 — It is quick to produce fruit based on many trials in Georgia. If a 1 gallon plant is put into the ground in spring, there can be fruit before first frost in southern Georgia, and potentially other areas with short growing seasons. 'Veinte Cohol' will produce 3-4" plump bananas that are soft and sweet. Gran Nain is the Chiquita banana.
BOXES for shipping potted figs - Ourfigs.com
WEBMay 23, 2019 — Everybody has their way of doing things, here's the way I have shipped many many plants! I fill the container to the top with foam peanuts, Banana Plant leaves, mulch or what ever I got , to keep soil inside, then I use plastic wrap from a pallet wrap roll, insert two rubber bands around it, seal the trunk with twist tie, insert two bamboo sticks in the container,all the way down, one bamboo ...