Wednesday, May 7, 2014

My Two Beauty's

My two beauty's posing for a picture
   My Wife Kathy is posing for a shot with Cavendish, they are both at about the same hight here. Kathy is 4' 10.5"

   The growth of Cavendish from Pup to Tree all in one quick post.  If you only want a quick summation of his growth in one quick blog post, here it is.

My Plant Information:Super Dwarf Cavendish
Lighting:4 ft. 6 tube - T-5 6400k High output fluorescent
Light hours:14 On - 10 Off
Grow More 16-8-24 Fruit Fuel Premium Fruit Formula for application throughout the growing season. Contains full-spectrum of secondary and micronutrients utilized by fruiting plants. Provides plants with a steady dosage of potash for use during present cycle of fruit production or storage for next year's crop. Lower Nitrogen to Potassium ratio to discourage flower and fruit drop. Sufficient Phosphate level for excellent performance without overstimulating the plant to bloom out of season.
Soil:Standard potting soil - Without water retainers
Container Pot:21.4 gallon pot 22" avg. width, 13" deep
Pest Control:Safer Insect Killing Soap, Diatomaceous earth
Walk in plant closet:7' x 4'-6" - With curtain and a ceiling ventilation fan.
My Indoor Temps:Low 60(Winter) - Average 65-75 - High 80(Summer)
Hardiness Zone:8b Northwest Oregon Southern Willamette Valley, USA
My Cavendish from Pup to Tree: The growth of my Super Dwarf Cavendish from Pup to Tree in one quick post.  If you only want a quick summation of his growth in just one quick blog post, here it is.
Paul's Banana Plantation Photo Album:My rather large photo album of Cavendish for those with some time on there hands.