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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Eat Banana Peels? Edible Uses Of Banana Skin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can you eat banana peels? Learn how to prepare them for food, fertilizer and even a cleaning compound. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i5Mw5whfcFXitFog2ktrQE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Japanese Banana Plant – Caring For A Musa Basjoo Hardy Banana Variety ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Japanese banana plant lends that tropical island flair to gardens as far north as zone 5. If that sounds too good to be true, read on! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u7sHeoZKX6SoEJmWstGJxJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Trunk Planter – Growing Vegetables In Banana Stems ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing veggies in banana trunks is an innovative way to garden. Banana trunk planters may just be the next new thing. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Tonya Barnett) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tonya Barnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ixwLs7pGyv6PTwcUyyL29F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Tree Fruit Issues: Why Do Banana Trees Die After Fruiting ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana trees not only are beautiful tropical specimens, but most of them bear edible banana tree fruit. If you have ever seen or grown banana plants then you may have noticed banana trees dying after bearing fruit. Click this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V72DufcTwBsBDanRfZhFh3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Banana Yucca: Tips For Banana Yucca Care ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana yucca is named for the fleshy, sweet-tasting, green to dark purple seedpods, which are about the size and shape of a banana. Interested in growing banana yucca in your garden? Click on the following article to learn how to grow banana yucca. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/txXwEwCzotT5HXKXuWeiHd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing Banana Fed Staghorns: How To Use Bananas To Feed A Staghorn Fern ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In the case of the staghorn fern, adding whole banana peels is just as effective as composting them first. You can ?feed? a whole peel or even a whole banana to the plant by placing it on top of the plant, among its fronds. Learn more in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ gardeningknowhow+Ilana@gmail.com (Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k5hSAHxzR4zWFm87MdPwSM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing Ornamental Bananas – How To Grow A Red Banana Plant ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are many types of banana which produce copious amounts of fruit. But did you know there are also various types of the ornamental red banana plant too, specifically grown for their attractive red foliage color? Learn more about them here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:44:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a5ZkCxF9yuw9VF9zkHBkFb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Thai Banana Fruit – How To Grow Thai Banana Trees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In Thailand, bananas are everywhere and synonymous with the tropical region they thrive in. If you're yearning to introduce a more tropical look to your landscape, try growing Thai bananas. What are Thai bananas? Click here to find out about Thai banana care. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/65q5QiRQhu92YyQKPgXU7o-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cold Hardy Banana Trees: Growing A Banana Tree In Zone 8 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Palm trees and banana plants aren't exactly the first thing that pops into a zone 8 gardener's mind when choosing plants. But is it possible; can you grow bananas in zone 8? Find the answer in this article by clicking here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2017 21:00:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:10:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prjsoFBJfPu9B8q3HyPnAj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Common Diseases Of Banana: What Causes Black Spots On Banana Fruit ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana plants are prone to a number of diseases, many of which result in black spots on banana fruit. What causes black spot disease in bananas and are there any methods for treating black spots on banana fruit? Click this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9GcjCEGfubtLYHeHVLS3LV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Tree Problems: What Causes Bananas With Cracked Skin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It takes some work to grow bananas and, even so, they are susceptible to their share of diseases and other banana tree problems. One such issue is bananas with cracked skin. Why do bananas split on the bunch? Find out about banana fruit cracking here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2017 17:00:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:50:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tQ8ZpjxVcrdWCcyNkJTtsC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing Banana Trees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn all about growing beautiful banana trees. They love warmth, light, a lot of water and fertilizer, but can take a few years to produce fruit. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ASCB4w59X8AnKUZ54T3oY6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fusarium Wilt Of Banana: Managing Of Fusarium Wilt In Bananas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Also known as Panama disease, fusarium wilt of banana is difficult to control and severe infections are often deadly. Click on this article to learn more about banana fusarium wilt disease, including management and control. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bD9ggsm7ErMNwB5n8T9D9k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Plant Diseases And Pests: Troubleshooting Problems Affecting Bananas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana plant problems can derail a successful plantation, and any of the problems affecting bananas may afflict the home gardener as well, so it's important to learn to identify banana pests and diseases to nip them in the bud. Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X2JP8R4oSB8VYFh9tweURj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What To Feed Banana Plants – How To Fertilize A Banana Tree Plant ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bananas are heavy feeders in order to produce sweet fruit, so feeding banana plants is of primary importance, but the question is what to feed banana plants? What are banana fertilizer requirements and how do you fertilize a banana tree plant? Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hgXkdfVC2NTMpESeAQ8sXd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Mint Plant Care – Banana Mint Information And Uses ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana mint plants are a variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime-green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. Like all mint plants, growing banana mint is easy. This article will help get you started with this fun, quirky plant. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e5AmqMETLDsxkMFbuD8Y88-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Tree Fruit – Tips On Getting Banana Plants To Fruit ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana trees are a staple of many hot weather landscapes. While they're very decorative and are often grown for their tropical leaves and bright flowers, most varieties also produce fruit. Learn how to get banana trees to produce fruit in this article. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:26:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s9SWGkVj3KuUVKd2yr4A2d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Divide A Banana Tree: Information On Banana Plant Splitting ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Like most fruit trees, a banana plant sends out suckers. With grafted fruit trees, it is recommended that you prune and discard suckers, but banana plant suckers can be split from the parent plant and grown as new plants. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:26:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Darcy Larum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6D7JCYNw3d2kkv7MXnjCd8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dividing Banana Pups – Can You Transplant A Banana Tree Pup ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can you transplant a banana tree pup to propagate a brand new banana tree? You certainly can, and dividing banana pups is easy. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 22:03:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:14:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tmjeG6TNpPBRLJYMdLmvz7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Plants In Winter: Tips For Successfully Overwintering A Banana Tree ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don't actually live in the tropics, you're going to have to find something to do with your tree once winter comes. Find information about how to keep a banana tree over winter in this article. Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2016 18:00:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:27:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MNwLuFyH2XXL5roHKgEBph-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Are My Banana Peppers Turning Brown: Fixing Brown Banana Pepper Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You are waiting to harvest the first sweet pepper but suddenly notice brown banana pepper plants or fruit. Why are my banana peppers turning brown, you wonder. Is there anything that can be done about brown banana pepper plants? Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:01:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:10:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3VG5oX8TytZqjwgktmdg87-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plantain Plant Care – How To Grow Plantain Trees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you live in USDA zones 8-11, you get to grow a plantain tree. I'm jealous. What is a plantain? It's sort of like a banana but not really. Click on this article for fascinating information on how to grow plantain trees and plantain plant care. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:03:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:29:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MYR6e3AePh7RYrXUKhAooR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Propagating Banana Plants – Growing Banana Trees From Seeds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Commercially grown bananas don't have seeds. In nature, many banana plants have seeds. Can you grow bananas from seed? Click here to find out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:30:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CVPvVhWoaaiGKz9dRRw8Ha-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Leaf Ficus Care: Learn About Banana Leaf Fig Trees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana leaf fig is much less temperamental than its cousin ficus species and adapts more readily to changing illumination in your home. For more information about growing banana leaf ficus, this article will help. Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2015 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:10:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EvrPb7VG97gBjzfwAf7PjJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Info On Banana Plant Pests - Learn About Banana Plant Diseases ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bananas are not all that hard to grow, but problems with banana plants are bound to crop up nonetheless. What kinds of banana plant pests and diseases are there? Click here find out how to solve problems with banana plants. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:17:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:30:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KS9aEnYxgn8yS68DgZmE5Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Tree Harvesting – Learn How And When To Pick Bananas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bananas are one of the most popular fruit in the world. If you are lucky enough to have a banana tree of your own, you may wonder when to pick the bananas. Click this article to find out how to harvest bananas at home. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:00:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:31:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNzSND7wrCuMDa8cGiw7mK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Banana Squash: How To Grow Banana Squash ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One of the most versatile squash out there is the pink banana squash. It can be grown and harvested as a summer squash or used like butternut squash. Learn more about growing banana squash in the garden with tips from this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Planting A Banana Shrub: How To Grow Banana Shrubs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banana shrub is a tropical to subtropical elegant tree to bush. If you are a warm region gardener, you should explore how to grow banana shrubs. This article will help. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYToYcFM6tnnFfhF7YuXhL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is False Banana: Information About Ensete False Banana Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Known by a multitude of names depending on where it is being cultivated, Ensete false banana plants are an important food crop in many parts of Africa. Learn more about false banana plants in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/piFU5jxSeqmYRF76i6vuUM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hardy Banana Trees: How To Grow And Care For A Cold Hardy Banana Tree ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Love the look of lush tropical foliage? Cold-hardy banana plants grow well and overwinter up to USDA zone 4. Learn more about growing these hardy bananas in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xRxCe6NrCrc6McYsXQTUza-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Caring For Banana Pepper Plants: Tips On How To Grow A Banana Pepper ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing banana peppers in your garden is easy and there are many types of banana pepper. You can find out how to grow and care for different types of banana pepper in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a9VhZCZqx94KxWQn8QRLoi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bananas In Compost: How To Compost Banana Peels ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using banana peels in compost is a great way to take advantage of their important nutrients for healthy plant growth. Read this article to learn how to go about adding banana peels to compost piles. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Banana Plant Indoor Care: Ultimate Growing Guide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What could be more fun than growing a banana plant indoors? Read up on how to do it and what to expect (or not) in terms of fruit from an indoor banana tree. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmuPEbXqXhhJwojNR5JdQi-1280-80.jpg">
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