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Bananaman88
10-20-2009, 12:53 PM
I noticed about two weeks ago that my Dwarf Cavendish was about flower just before I left for vacation. When I got back the bud had dropped over and it already had four hands of fruit. They look to be dong well but I know it's going to get too cold before long for them to ever be able to fully develop. It's sort of a bummer because my Orinoco flowered very late and now the DC, so no home-grown bananas for me this year.

I was really hoping for fruit out of my Ice Cream, Raja Puri, California Gold, and Hua Moa this year as well but it was far too dry and I guess I didn't pump enough water to them. Oh well, there's always next year. Good luck to all of you in colder zones in getting your bananas through the winter.

CValentine
10-20-2009, 01:15 PM
No building a makeshift greenhouse/teepee/shelter around the banana plants with fruit? :D ~Cheryl

momoese
10-20-2009, 01:31 PM
Yeah, build a little makeshift greenhouse over it with some sort of heating source like x-mas lights.

Lagniappe
10-20-2009, 02:32 PM
Let's see some pics of the DC, please?

Lagniappe
10-20-2009, 02:33 PM
Do it!

Eric
10-20-2009, 02:54 PM
I'd definitely go with the make-shift greenhouse idea :) ! Gotta be worth a shot!
Also, definitely agree with Pete:

:pics:

Bananaman88
10-21-2009, 11:42 AM
You know, I'd do the make-shift greenhouse idea but I may be moving. If we end up not selling our house, I'll definitely consider doing this.

Pete- I did take some pics of it yesterday so if I get time, I'll try to post for you. My life has been very busy lately and I just haven't had time for such things. I'll see what I can do, though.