Growing Bananas (Part 4)

[altumega]

Thank you. Very informative. You were referring to a DVD. How can we get hold of a complete set?

[scotnelson]

@altumega Install the downloader for RealPlayer. Search youtube for "Growing Bananas full version" and you can download it. If you want the DVD, send your mailing address to snelson at hawaii.edu.

[mrdreadeye808]

i live in hawaii i got 1acre of land im clearing how much bannana plants would i need to get resonalble money at the farmers market?

[scotnelson]

@mrdreadeye808 The price for bananas varies among farmer's markets in Hawaii. For example, in Hilo you can buy a hand of bananas for a couple of dollars. The price is doubled that at the Manoa farmer's market (Honolulu). Also, price of varieties varies -- apple bananas cost more than Cavendish. And, yields vary among locations and among varieties. Some farmers get 35,000 pounds or more/acre with Cavendish, and 20-25 K pounds/acre with apple bananas. So, money depends on the variety and market. 

[mrdreadeye808]

@scotnelson thanks think ill plant a hundred. do you know if popoulu bannanas are good?

[scotnelson]

@mrdreadeye808 Popoulu (a Hawaiian variety) taste good, but may not be the best choice for farming and for market if profit is the objective.

[mrdreadeye808]

@scotnelson ok thanks for all the info

[Vibez727727]

I read some where that you had to "winterize" your plants in the winter, is this true if you live in central Florida?

[scotnelson]

@Vibez727727 It may be true for your area. I suggest that you ask this question to fellow growers at the forum at bananas.org

[HealthFLI]

I would LOVE to start a banana farm here.... Dont know if I can tho :|

[N8Dogg1002]

Your vid is great! I've been growing nana's here in Kansas for 10 years and you just taught me a bunch. LOL! Thanx for all the info. Guess that's one good thing that comes of our cold winters-Very few banana pests in the summer. As long as you prepare for the spidermites.-Nate

[stentorsoft]

awesome series. I have some old plumeria and am starting some bananas hydroponically in my garden in NorCal.

thanks for the great "dvd"

[23lotusblossoms]

i showed your banana film to my home schooled children. they loved learning about banana cultivation today. thank you!

[scotnelson]

@23lotusblossoms Hi lotus, that's wonderful, please say hello to the kids for me!

[graffix87]

Are you ever in need of more help? I would love to help out with any work on the banana farm. I currently work on an almond farm in CA. This is a great video.

[scotnelson]

@graffix87 Hi graffix, send me a message if you come to Hawaii and I will see if I can help you get work at a banana farm.

[5604753]

You guys did great on this video!!!

[scotnelson]

Thank you very much, 5604753. The video represents the many years of experience that we have with this crop, and our love and respect for it..

[Vibez727727]

@scotnelson...and it shows that you love and respect your crops. Awesome!