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Banana Plant Selection and Pup Transplanting

Seminar Follow-Up

Attendee asks about smaller banana varieties (like 'Raja Puri') and transplanting pups from an overgrown 15-ft mat.

Pup Handling

Contain pups until spring—protect from frost.
Plant out in spring (your yard or share with others).
Expert offers containers and 'Raja Puri' pups at spring seminar.

Thinning the Mat

Allow only 4–5 stems per clump for healthier, more productive plants. Excess pups drain energy.

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