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BobbyinNY · 02-27-2006, 02:36 PM

Hi everyone.....

I have a Dwarf Cavendish that's about 6ft tall (9ft if you count the leaves). I'd really like to get this to fruit this summer. I on Long Island (7a) and the banana is in a greenhouse right now with temps around 75f/day, 65f/night. It's been growing like crazy... my question is.. what can I do to encourage a bloom so I get fruit this summer. If It doesn't bloom by this summer I don't know if I'll be able to keep it growing next winter becuase it'll get too tall for my greenhouse and I'll have to force it into dormancy.. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bobby

02-27-2006, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
BobbyinNY Member BobbyinNY's Photo Gallery Location: Long Island, NY (zone 7a) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 BananaBucks : 57,588 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Encouraging a bloom.. Hi everyone..... I have a Dwarf Cavendish that's about 6ft tall (9ft if you count the leaves). I'd really like to get this to fruit this summer. I on Long Island (7a) and the banana is in a greenhouse right now with temps around 75f/day, 65f/night. It's been growing like crazy... my question is.. what can I do to encourage a bloom so I get fruit this summer. If It doesn't bloom by this summer I don't know if I'll be able to keep it growing next winter becuase it'll get too tall for my greenhouse and I'll have to force it into dormancy.. any help would be greatly appreciated. Bobby