Let me temper crazy_bananas response a bit:
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Originally Posted by crazy banana
Bananas in my area need at least 6 month to fill in on the plant and then ripen. In the past I had bunches that were hanging even 10 month over the colder winter month.
Recently we have harvested bunches from July 2014, but none of my fall bunches have filled in yet. My best guess is that you need to be a lot more patient with your next bunch, assuming you were watering and fertilizing right.
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You are in De Land, Florida which has a different environment than where crazy_banana (and I) live -- and is significantly closer to the tropic zones. The winters are similar but the other seasons are warmer and a lot more humid -- which induces more heat to the plants, rather than draining heat as we experience here with lower humidity.
In general I agree with crazy_banana that you removed your fruit too early, but the six to ten month "hang time" is not necessary in your area. Please consult with other members living in the Orlando area for better advice on your cultivar.