View Single Post
Old 10-13-2010, 10:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
Richard
un-Retired
 
Richard's Avatar
 
Location: Vista, CA
Zone: USDA 10b
Name: Richard
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,674
BananaBucks : 508,802
Feedback: 9 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 3,636 Times
Was Thanked 12,543 Times in 4,721 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,685 Times
Default Re: Banana plant lifespan

Quote:
Originally Posted by JuniPerez View Post
I know that after a banana plant fruits, the main stem dies out (I was told this happens after 30ish leaves, yes?)
This strongly depends on climate and other inputs.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JuniPerez View Post
The basjoos, darjeelings, and so on have to be cut back each fall
In Puerto Rico there is no horticultural reason to do this -- so what is the purpose?

Quote:
Originally Posted by JuniPerez View Post
so does the leaf count reset to zero in spring?
No.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JuniPerez View Post
Or does it continue from where it left off, eventually shooting up a flag leaf?
Yes.
__________________
Back in business at plantsthatproduce.com
Richard is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Richard
Said thanks: