Bob

O.B. I think what you are asking and Gabe is trying to tell you is that in Hawaii( ultimate, ideal conditions 12 months a year) a banana using the Gran nain as an example will take 19 months to produce an edible fruit. I have not yet even had a flower but have to assume that same Gran Nain (not one I'd choose) might take 3 -4 years to flower if at all. This is an educated guess based on variables that include but not limited to: potted vs. inground, overwintering method dormant vs greenhouse for example, average temperatures during growing season, if overwintering in greenhouse can you keep it growing actively( tough to do unless you have unlimited resources for heating $) fertilization, variety(super important to do your homework here), watering and all the other cultural practices.

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