How to Grow an Avacado Seed & More Banana Trees

[soccer123456789ist]

have you grown a pineapple

[pondplantgirl]

@soccer123456789ist I've never grown a pineapple, but I'm game! It would certainly make for nice landscaping. I've seen pineapple fields in Hawaii before. Fresh is sooo awesome!

[voytek]

how did you banana plants go through the transition from being potted to being put in the ground, outdoors ? I've just started keeping banana tree, grew enormously indoor, I planted it outside and it's not doing well at all .... seems like the leaves are too delicate for the sun - I cut them all and hope for new growth - any hints ? What am I possible doing wrong ? Do they always behave like that first time after replanting from in-to-outdoor ? Thanks !

[Sarma1188]

@voytek I've heared they like a partial shade (as in the jungle they are not the tallest plants).

[MrBlue609]

i love your spunk.

[ShesThe1yup]

oh okay cool :) I'm in Australia Adelaide we do get a fair bit of rain here during winter and maybe spring but the rest of the time it's pretty sunny though I do have a shade clothed area the tree can be planted in?!!? what do you recommend full sun or not so much?

cheers again love mel

[ShesThe1yup]

question about the Avocado plant once it is planted and turned into a tree how long then does the tree grow for and what does it look like when it is ready for the Avocado's to be picked and eaten?? how can you tell??

really need to know

thanks :) :)

[pondplantgirl]

Growing an avacado tree for its fruit depends on your climate, care, and if it is potted or planted in the ground. It can take 2 or more years to get a mature tree. Potted trees stunt the growth. When your tree gets to about 5 feet tall it should start producing. Hope that helps! GAiL

[ShesThe1yup]

he said it's about 100 degree's F i gather.

well last year we were getting 111.2 degrees F

which is 44 deg Celcius.

and really humid too THAT's hot hehehe.

not having a dig just casual conversation lol :)

[ShesThe1yup]

ps that was for 12 days straight too hehe

[pondplantgirl]

That's okay... My favorite season are Spring and Fall. The plants love it too!

[CraZayTube]

hey i was wondering how long does it take a 6 inch banana tree to bear fruit??? anyone care to tell me??

[pondplantgirl]

Oh heck... Climate is a big factor. You can get a HUGE banana tree and never get any fruit at all. I'm growing mine in a greenhouse and hopefully this will make the difference for me. Just remember to water well, fertilize, and change the soil when needed (if potted). A bannana planted in a small pot will remain small, so be sure to graduate up to a larger pot as it grows.

[LER77]

I want to experiment with some seed. If you get the chance try pomegranate they contain alot of seeds.

[flatsignedbooks]

Hey, Thank for the tip about the avocado seeds! I am planning a water garden in the back yard. I will send you a vid. Before and after.

[pondplantgirl]

Awesome! Can't wait to see your new water garden! Also, I had one avacado seed rot and one seed grow. So, I guess you never know! GAiL

[RunTMCfan]

My area of San Diego used to be avocado groves. Fuerte avocado's...

My neighbors tree is the biggest i've seen. It's about 40ft wide and most of his avocado's are close to 6" tall and are very thick. I've snatched up a few seeds and hope his genetics stick with these seeds.

Some of my neighbors trees are so old they don't produce anymore.

[pondplantgirl]

WOW... I want some! I grew up in Goleta (Santa Barbara County) and we were surrounded by orange, lemon, and avacado groves back in the day. We had an avacado tree in our back yard that was a terriffic producer. I miss that tree! So Cal avacados are the best!

[reyn75]

Hi Gail, Reyn here in Wisconsin. My ivy snippets were doing well until they recently started looking like they have mildew. I tried dish soap to water in a spray bottle. That is No good? I am going to find that Rose Spray. I work for Home Depot so I'm sure I can find some. Thanks for the Tip!!

[pondplantgirl]

Hey Buddie! I am running the garden center at our local Target now. Sooo much fun! About the bug spray... I have tried commercial AND homemade insecticide soap and it's not all that. It doesn't work well on house plants and tends to kill the pond plants. Rose Spray is good for pond plants, but I do not know about other "land" plants... it will not hurt them tho. Always love hearing from you. Send me some garden pics and I'll post them! HAPPY PONDING!!!