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Old 01-13-2018, 06:28 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tell if tree has fruited in the past?

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Originally Posted by Stonefox View Post
Really, mom dies after fruiting?

So everything still growing has never fruited?

How long after fruiting does mom die?
Momma stalk will stay alive long enough to support the fruit until they ripen but will not produce any additional leaves once it has fruited. It will eventually die back and rot if it isn't cut back. The mat will send up a pup to replace.
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