Aloha,
I live near Seattle, and last year installed three bananas in a deck pot.
I
put these in the ground for winter, and to leave them permanently, but
have
wondered what I can do about the dozen or more shoots that are arising
from
the base of these three plants. Certainly I want SOME shoots to replace
the
parent plants as they die, but there are so many I have to wonder if I'm
doing something wrong. I've augmented the soil with composted manure, and
have used a standard slow-release fertilizer. The plants get full sun and
adequate water (drip irrigation). I'm reluctant to just snap these off at
the base because I don't know if that would introduce infections. I'd
really appreciate some advice.
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Best regards,
Brian Bigler
Lynnwood, WA
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