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edwmax · 08-19-2018, 05:10 AM

The main stem slowly dies after the fruit is the harvested. But, the corm should produce new pups. Actually, you should already have a large pup growing from last year which should bear next years fruit. .... Just cut the old stem off just below the leaves (4 or 5 ft.). This will allow the sap to flow back into the corm and be used by the pups as needed. The old stem is a huge reservoir of nutrients and will feed the pups about 40% of their needs.

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