View Full Version : What did you harvest today (bananas)
sunfish
11-01-2009, 06:57 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=26096&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=26096&ppuser=2868)
austinl01
11-01-2009, 07:24 PM
Beautiful!
My second Orinoco--rats were starting to eat the naners!
pitangadiego
11-02-2009, 12:23 AM
Nada. But Goldfinger and Golden Pillow getting close.
sunfish
12-23-2009, 02:26 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28053&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28053&ppuser=2868)
I cut one hand of the Raji Puri that bloomed in July, I will let it ripen indoors.
island cassie
12-25-2009, 08:04 PM
Tony - those Goldfinger look superb - how did they taste?
sunfish
12-25-2009, 08:26 PM
Tony - those Goldfinger look superb - how did they taste?
To me the Goldfinger were better than the Ice Cream
Caloosamusa
12-26-2009, 08:45 AM
The day before Christmas eve I harvested my SH 3640 bunch so I could distribute them to family at Christmas!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28132&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28132)
I wish you all a prosperous New Year with lots of bunches! :2239:
Dalmatiansoap
12-26-2009, 09:46 AM
Looking good!
How do they taste?
:woohoonaner:
Caloosamusa
12-26-2009, 10:19 AM
They are still green yet, it may be a week before I can answer that question.
:-) !! :2239:
Dalmatiansoap
12-26-2009, 10:23 AM
That would be a great New Year desert!
:woohoonaner:
Caloosamusa
12-26-2009, 03:49 PM
Just to add a couple of better pictures.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28154&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28154)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28155&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28155)
I can't wait till they ripen completely! :2239:
NANAMAN
12-26-2009, 05:58 PM
Congrats!
sunfish
12-29-2009, 11:51 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28353&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28353)
Ice Cream
momoese
12-29-2009, 12:22 PM
I see some splitting there, and I'm thinking that heavy rain just before a bunch ripens causes this. My last bunch of Hawaiian Apples started splitting even before cutting the bunch, but I have found that if you separate the hands it will slow down the splitting.
sunfish
12-29-2009, 12:25 PM
I see some splitting there, and I'm thinking that heavy rain just before a bunch ripens causes this. My last bunch of Hawaiian Apples started splitting even before cutting the bunch, but I have found that if you separate the hands it will slow down the splitting.
There is a lot of splitting and we had the heavy rains a couple of weeks ago.
momoese
12-29-2009, 12:31 PM
Yeah, it seems like in the summer when there is no rain my fruits never split. Cutting the bunch before they ripen on the plant might help some too.
natej740
12-29-2009, 04:43 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28353&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28353)
Ice Cream
I wanna try an ice cream banana so bad i wish you could buy these at the store.
enigma99a
12-29-2009, 07:31 PM
I wanna try an ice cream banana so bad i wish you could buy these at the store.
I can't wait to try them also. I should have a flower(s) in the spring!
momoese
01-02-2010, 05:38 PM
The is the first bunch of Misi Luki to ripen for me, and also the first bunch harvested in 2010! You might remember this bunch from the Misi Luki contest. Notice the early splitting. This is from the last rains we had and the little bit of warm weather since then.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28483&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28483)
Dalmatiansoap
01-02-2010, 05:42 PM
It is cutting off time, right?
Waiting for a taste report :ha:.
:woohoonaner:
momoese
01-02-2010, 07:58 PM
Tomorrow my wife will help me harvest them but I think it will be a few more days until they are ripe enough to eat. :drum:
I cut another hand of Raji Puri--still green but starting to get a little yellow blush. They are the best tasting banana I have ever eaten--not that I have eaten a lot of varieties--yet.
I am glad I learned about cutting one hand at a time--I would hate to have to eat 59 naners in just a few days--even if they are the best.
conejov
01-02-2010, 10:35 PM
what do the raja puri taste like?
They are not as astringent as store bought naners when they are firm. They have a mild tart flavor when firm.
Caloosamusa
01-03-2010, 09:57 AM
:2200: I started eating the ripe SH 3640 :-) !!! They have excellent flavor! Some of my relatives made Pasteles and Alcapurrias with green ones when they first received them. They said that were softer than plaintain but they came out very tasty!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28474&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28474)
:2239:
NANAMAN
01-03-2010, 05:05 PM
Congrats!
sunfish
01-13-2010, 02:39 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28896&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28896&ppuser=2868)
The fruit ended up being only 3" long.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=28897&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28897&ppuser=2868)
momoese
01-13-2010, 02:50 PM
How does it taste and what sort of texture does it have?
sunfish
01-13-2010, 02:54 PM
A little tart and creamy.
curriedrice
01-13-2010, 06:01 PM
Yum! This definitely beats my radishes
SoBe Musa
01-20-2010, 03:44 PM
Praying Hands Bananas..the weather conditions that we had for almost 2 weeks was to blame…for early harvest.
Flag leaf date: Nov/10-15/2009
Harvest date:Jan/20/2010
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/Prayinghandsjan2010042.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/Prayinghandsjan2010044.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/Prayinghandsjan2010050-1.jpg
Caloosamusa
01-21-2010, 08:37 AM
In that state of growth you should be able to peal, grind the flesh and make pastles! Congratulations! :2239:
Bananaman88
01-21-2010, 12:07 PM
Still looks like a nice harvest, Emily!
CValentine
01-21-2010, 12:20 PM
LOVE the Praying Hands!!! :D ~Cheryl
SoBe Musa
01-21-2010, 12:39 PM
What is the ideal time frame for harvesting PH.?
I am boiling a couple right now anyway ... comments about it flavor and texture of the fruit are always positive.
Jack Daw
01-21-2010, 01:50 PM
Nicely done Emily, the time scale from fruiting til the fruit was ripe is laso interesting. Thanks for pics and info.
SoBe Musa
01-21-2010, 02:45 PM
Love it !it kind of taste like a plantain that I try in south America in a trip call by the locals “Topocho”
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/PlantsJan212010038.jpg
Dalmatiansoap
01-21-2010, 03:04 PM
:woohoonaner:
Interesting,lol, if I show this pics to average citizen in Croatia, with cooked bananas served with cheese, I have many reasons to belive that they would burn me as heretics in dark ages:ha::ha::ha:
I have to try that once!
:woohoonaner:
Interesting,lol, if I show this pics to average citizen in Croatia, with cooked bananas served with cheese, I have many reasons to belive that they would burn me as heretics in dark ages:ha::ha::ha:
I have to try that once!
Where do you come up with this stuff:ha::ha:
try with some olives then!
Congrats So Be Musa... well done!:woohoonaner:
SoBe Musa
01-21-2010, 03:50 PM
Where do you come up with this stuff:ha::ha:
try with some olives then!
Congrats So Be Musa... well done!:woohoonaner:
Is a popular trio here in Miami and many Latin America countries.. Plantain or Banana either boil ,fried or bake ripe or green. with fresh white chesse and Guava paste(It could be guava or any other type of solid fruit marmalade)...!
sunfish
02-19-2010, 11:51 AM
Two fingers from an unknown
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29796&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29796&ppuser=2868)
MediaHound
02-20-2010, 01:21 AM
Cool, how did you acquire the plant?
sunfish
02-20-2010, 07:43 AM
Cool, how did you acquire the plant?
This was one I acquired from Matt in SD.
SoBe Musa
02-27-2010, 07:05 PM
Early harvest,
Cold temperatures and strong winds forced upon my Saba banana were the reason .
Planted as a very small pup Dec/23/2007
Flag leaf Sep/21/2009
Harvest Feb/26/2010
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/PLANTFEB2010004.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/PLANTFEB2010005.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/Saba26PLANTFEB2010009-1.jpg
Dalmatiansoap
02-28-2010, 03:03 AM
Throve one hand here:ha:
:woohoonaner:
Is all this matt from that one pup?
Jack Daw
02-28-2010, 08:55 AM
Throve one hand here:ha:
:woohoonaner:
Is all this matt from that one pup?
LOL, those hands look terrible, maybe she should pack them all and send it to the Europe, why bother eating so damaged and unripe fruit. ;) :ha:
SoBe Musa
02-28-2010, 10:22 AM
Early harvest too!!! and they didn't look good either but they where very sweet..
Cold temperatures and strong winds forced upon my FHIA-18 banana were the reason .
Flag leaf Sep/27/2009
Harvest Feb/27/2010
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/FHIA18FEB17-232010003-1.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/FHIA18FEB2010018.jpg
SoBe Musa
02-28-2010, 10:32 AM
Throve one hand here:ha:
:woohoonaner:
Is all this matt from that one pup?
Very small pup indeed...:goteam::goteam:
all this matt came from this pup..and here is pic to prove it :woohoonaner:
Also is the pic in my avatar..!the beginning of the banana insanity..!!
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/PLANTAS12-23-20073-17-20AM1944x2592.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/PLANTAS12-23-20073-17-15AM2592x1944.jpg
Dalmatiansoap
02-28-2010, 11:39 AM
Impresive growth, huh!
I have one Saba corm now and who knows, maybe one day...:woohoonaner:
:nanadrink:
LOL, those hands look terrible, maybe she should pack them all and send it to the Europe, why bother eating so damaged and unripe fruit. ;) :ha:
New Jersey's a lot closer Jack!:ha:
Jack Daw
02-28-2010, 12:30 PM
Impresive growth, huh!
I have one Saba corm now and who knows, maybe one day...:woohoonaner:
:nanadrink:
Don't worry. Soon enough you won't be able to get out of your house. ;) And your experience will give rise to a new story: The tale about Ante, who started the jungle. :0517:
New Jersey's a lot closer Jack!:ha:
Ehm, you know Bob,... hm... it's much warmer here, they will ripen easier and faster. :ha:
SoBe Musa
04-06-2010, 10:30 AM
Kandrian Bananas.…early harvest.
Planted:Dec/2007 as very small pup.
Flag leaf date: Oct/07/2009
Harvest date:April/06/2010
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0359.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0358.jpg
Dalmatiansoap
04-06-2010, 11:33 AM
Looking great!
Whats the plant on the right?
:woohoonaner:
sunfish
04-11-2010, 02:49 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30757&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30757&ppuser=2868)
Dwarf Namwah
sunfish
05-13-2010, 08:32 PM
Two hands D.Namwah.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31534&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31534)
Caloosamusa
05-14-2010, 06:34 AM
Congratulations Tony!! I hope mine do as well! :2239:
sunfish
07-04-2010, 01:09 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33709&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33709&ppuser=2868)
The California Gold bunch that isn't .
hammer
07-04-2010, 01:43 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33709&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33709&ppuser=2868)
The California Gold bunch that isn't .
Congatulations Tony very nice :woohoonaner:
Caloosamusa
07-04-2010, 01:49 PM
The bunch that isn't? They sure disappeared fast!!! Congratulations!! :2239:
sunfish
09-27-2010, 08:47 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37042&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37042&ppuser=2868)
Dwarf Namwah
hammer
09-27-2010, 08:52 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37042&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37042&ppuser=2868)
Dwarf Namwah Very nice tony whats the count on the bananas how does the Dwarf Namwah taste never tried one.
:woohoonaner:
sunfish
09-27-2010, 09:06 PM
Not sure of the count ,guessing around 200. Namwah is very sweet. I prefer the Goldfinger over Namwah
The Hollyberry Lady
09-28-2010, 01:23 AM
WOW, Sunfish & Caloosamusa!!!
Unbelievable shots! Thanks for sharing.
: )
NANAMAN
09-28-2010, 07:41 AM
Congrats, nice bunch!
sunfish
10-03-2010, 05:55 PM
Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37222&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37222&ppuser=2868)
kaczercat
10-03-2010, 06:25 PM
Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37222&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37222&ppuser=2868)
Wow Tony those look sooo goood, Did you have one yet, how was it?
sunfish
10-03-2010, 07:36 PM
Wow Tony those look sooo goood, Did you have one yet, how was it?
just tied one.Not bad
NANAMAN
10-04-2010, 10:42 AM
Beautiful pics. Congrats!
Caloosamusa
10-04-2010, 07:19 PM
Congratulations again Tony!! :jalapenonaner:
sunfish
10-17-2010, 08:23 PM
One hand of Orinoco
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37605&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37605&ppuser=2868)
These took nine months to ripen.
1/20/2010
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29192&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29192)
DoctorSteve
10-18-2010, 12:09 AM
some still look like they aren't, good luck.:lurk:
Richard
10-18-2010, 12:55 AM
some still look like they aren't, good luck.:lurk:
Once one on a bunch has ripened, the remainder will ripen indoors in a paper bag within a week.
DoctorSteve
10-18-2010, 01:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaczercat View Post
Wow Tony those look sooo goood, Did you have one yet, how was it?
just tied one.Not bad
Not bad? So is that better than store bought? I have a GF and I can't wait till I get some bananas on it. That will be next year but I still can't wait. If they are at least as good as store bought I will be more than happy.
By the way what caused the splitting, does anyone now? I didn't think GF did that.
sunfish
10-18-2010, 02:12 PM
Not bad? So is that better than store bought? I have a GF and I can't wait till I get some bananas on it. That will be next year but I still can't wait. If they are at least as good as store bought I will be more than happy.
By the way what caused the splitting, does anyone now? I didn't think GF did that.
Even the green ones that did not split while still on the plant,split after ripening .
DoctorSteve
10-18-2010, 03:49 PM
Bummer, oh well I am sure they still tasted good.
sunfish
10-19-2010, 09:54 AM
A hand of Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37628&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37628&ppuser=2868)
Orinoco.D.Namwah and Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=37629&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=37629&ppuser=2868)
DoctorSteve
10-19-2010, 01:30 PM
Orinoco looks like saba, well at least what is labeled as saba in the store here. I wonder if they taste similar?
sunfish
10-19-2010, 01:40 PM
Orinoco looks like saba, well at least what is labeled as saba in the store here. I wonder if they taste similar?
You should know in about a week
sunfish
11-01-2010, 03:18 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38042&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=38042&ppuser=2868)
Caloosamusa
11-01-2010, 06:37 PM
Congratulations!!
How do you cook them Tony, or what is your preferred recipe? :jalapenonaner:
sunfish
11-01-2010, 06:58 PM
Congratulations!!
How do you cook them Tony, or what is your preferred recipe? :jalapenonaner:
I've never cooked one before.
Bananaman88
11-01-2010, 08:22 PM
I harvested the fruit off of my 'California Gold'. See the thread for details.
sunfish
11-19-2010, 07:01 PM
Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38615&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=38615&ppuser=2868)
Caloosamusa
11-22-2010, 07:40 AM
Congratulations Tony! Do any of your Goldfinger fruit have a "dryish" center? :jalapenonaner:
sunfish
11-22-2010, 08:28 AM
Congratulations Tony! Do any of your Goldfinger fruit have a "dryish" center? :jalapenonaner:
No the texture is even throughout .
sunfish
11-22-2010, 11:31 AM
Goldfinger
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38647&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=38647&ppuser=2868)
Caloosamusa
11-22-2010, 04:51 PM
Enjoy!! :-) !! :jalapenonaner:
Rmplmnz
11-24-2010, 07:43 PM
I've never cooked one before.
Do you have any friends with Tortoises?
Tortoises love to eat raw banana blooms (we pass them a long to a friend with a rescue reserve for turtles & tortoises).
sunfish
11-24-2010, 08:06 PM
Do you have any friends with Tortoises?
Tortoises love to eat raw banana blooms (we pass them a long to a friend with a rescue reserve for turtles & tortoises).
No one I know with a tortoise,maybe I should adopt one.
bananimal
11-24-2010, 08:13 PM
We have gopher tortoises here in So Fla -- Gopherus polyphemus.
Many times have come home to see one crossing the street. Carefully drive over or around them then pick 'em up and carry them to the vacant lot they were headed to. They are big and move kinda slow.
Gopher tortoises are known as a keystone species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states that the gopher tortoise provides refuge for as many as 350 to 400 species. They live in burrows.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=38794 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=38631&ppuser=820)
I'll remember to save the banana flowers from now on for these guys. Thanks for the info.
sunfish
12-02-2010, 04:31 PM
Orinoco's
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39000&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39000&ppuser=2868)
venturabananas
12-02-2010, 05:27 PM
Have you eaten any of the Orinocos yet Tony? If so, how do you like them?
sunfish
12-02-2010, 05:46 PM
Have you eaten any of the Orinocos yet Tony? If so, how do you like them?
I ate one it was okay. I think I need to let them ripen a bit more.
SoBe Musa
12-09-2010, 03:45 PM
Praying Hands Bananas
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1309.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1307.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1311.jpg
Caloosamusa
12-09-2010, 04:06 PM
Wow!! Congratulations Emily! Those not only look good, but your presentation of them is wonderful! :jalapenonaner:
island cassie
12-09-2010, 05:28 PM
80lb bunch of Manzanos and 35lb bunch of Dwarf Cavendish. Sorry no pics as I have given the DC's away to the gardeners and it is too dark to take photos of the Manzanos - tomorrow perhaps.
Caloosamusa
12-09-2010, 08:43 PM
Today I harvested from my farm and yard.
Farm Harvest,
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39228&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39228)
Two bunches of SH-3640 on same mat before harvest,
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39229&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39229)
Today's total harvest,
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39230&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39230)
:jalapenonaner:
SoBe Musa
01-12-2011, 10:25 AM
Early harvest ..i dont' know what is going on ..maybe the whiteflies epidemic that we have here in Miami specially here in Miami Beach..? the bananas are not looking to healthy.
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1664.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1669.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1667.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_1665.jpg
Caloosamusa
01-12-2011, 03:25 PM
Awesome Emily! We've had some frost here and expecting more tonight, mine don't look that good! Congratulations Emily!! :jalapenonaner:
Emily , is it possible you have had some ant problems on the bananas? The "Growing Bananas" DVD from Scot Nelson covered just that sort of thing but I dont remember exactly what it was at the moment.
In any case the damage is only cosmetic and they look great.... and tasty too!:ha:
momoese
01-21-2011, 05:13 PM
Anyone see what I see? I'm going to harvest my first ever bunch of FHIA 18 today!
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/fhia18ripe.jpg
The Hollyberry Lady
01-21-2011, 05:16 PM
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/2.gif
Congrats, Mitchel!!!
: )
Caloosamusa
01-21-2011, 08:07 PM
Congratulations Mitchel! :jalapenonaner:
pitangadiego
01-21-2011, 10:07 PM
Mitchel, you will love them.
I have Misi Luki, SH3640, Zan Moreno and Wild Iholena to eat. Wild Iholena was labeled as White Iholena, but is some sort of Cavedish family banana that makes the biggest fruit of any Cavendish type banana I have.
momoese
01-21-2011, 11:56 PM
Mitchel, you will love them.
I have Misi Luki, SH3640, Zan Moreno and Wild Iholena to eat. Wild Iholena was labeled as White Iholena, but is some sort of Cavedish family banana that makes the biggest fruit of any Cavendish type banana I have.
The pup came from you so it better be good! ;)
sunfish
01-26-2011, 03:38 PM
Orinoco
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39965&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39965&ppuser=2868)
Dalmatiansoap
01-26-2011, 03:49 PM
Taste report?
sunfish
01-26-2011, 04:38 PM
Taste report?
Taste like a banana:ha::ha::ha:.
Taste was pretty good ,need to ripen some more.
Caloosamusa
01-27-2011, 06:15 AM
Congratulations Tony!! :jalapenonaner:
momoese
02-02-2011, 08:23 PM
Anyone see what I see? I'm going to harvest my first ever bunch of FHIA 18 today!
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/fhia18ripe.jpg
These turned out to be very nice. Slight Apple/Cavendish flavor. Cavendish texture. Skins are slightly less thick than Cavendish but more thick than Apple or any others I grow. Plant was thick and robust never needing propping. Also not too tall.
It's a winner! :)
venturabananas
02-02-2011, 09:10 PM
Mitchel, they sound tasty. Do they have any of that pronounced astringency that Apple (Manzano) have if they have any green on the peel at all?
chasbear
02-03-2011, 07:36 PM
We harvested about 440 kilos of Lakatan bananas, bound for the port to be shipped over to the Island of Cebu.
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40115&ppuser=4261><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40115&size=1 border=0></a>
And also these Amerikano cooking bananas, a Cardaba-type that the filipinos call Amerikano because of the size of the plants (60 inch circumference.)
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40118&ppuser=4261><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40118&size=1 border=0></a>
momoese
02-04-2011, 12:03 AM
Mitchel, they sound tasty. Do they have any of that pronounced astringency that Apple (Manzano) have if they have any green on the peel at all?
Yes the first one I tried was a bit dry, but they came around with some time. No tannin at all now.
rick2001
02-04-2011, 02:24 AM
We harvested about 440 kilos of Lakatan bananas, bound for the port to be shipped over to the Island of Cebu.
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40115&ppuser=4261><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40115&size=1 border=0></a>
And also these Amerikano cooking bananas, a Cardaba-type that the filipinos call Amerikano because of the size of the plants (60 inch circumference.)
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40118&ppuser=4261><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40118&size=1 border=0></a>
Hi
I've been to CEBU (moalboal) and there I saw endless fields of Bananas anywhere along the road from the airport to Moalboal... why do they need to import more bananas ?
Or do you ship your nanas to CEBU to be shipped away by plane ?
I miss Philippines SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! I've left a piece of my heart in Moalboal.
I wish I could live there ....
chasbear
02-04-2011, 08:10 AM
Rick, I've only been to Cebu once, and what I saw there were mostly the Cardaba cooking bananas along the hiways. I didn't visit the airport so I didn't see the area you're talking about. There are a lot of people in Cebu metro area, and the island as a whole isn't the greatest for field crops, whereas Mindanao where I am is a breadbasket for growing crops of all sorts.
venturabananas
02-04-2011, 11:09 AM
Charles, for those of us who have never tasted the Philippine "national banana", Lakatan, could you describe how its flavor differs from that of the regular old Cavendish?
chasbear
02-04-2011, 05:50 PM
Mark, I would be glad to give it a try. When I first came to the Philippines I am sure I'd never tasted any other banana than US store-bought Cavendish. Boy was I ever in for a surprise! When I put the first Lakatan banana in my mouth, I remember I felt like I was being hit with an explosion of taste and aroma. They smell different, and the taste includes something of a sub-acid component, which has been described elsewhere here as Tart Cherry Pie and Custard (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Info:Flavors_Of_Bananas). I would not, however, cast its flavor as being so tart as Cherry pie. Perhaps cider and custard is better. I will also say that now Cavendish, which I once used to love and eat daily, now seems so bland in comparison that I only bring it into the house when I have nothing better for use in cooking banana bread.
venturabananas
02-04-2011, 11:48 PM
Thanks for the description Charles. They sound delicious. I have a plant from Jon (pitangadiego) that is supposed to be a short Lakatan (Tomoc). I hope I can coax some fruit out of it and they are anywhere near as tasty as the Philippine-grown Lakatans.
sunfish
02-05-2011, 05:41 PM
Dwarf Cavendish.To me taste as good as any other Banana,better than some.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40161&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40161&ppuser=2868)
sunfish
02-06-2011, 02:18 PM
Orinoco
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39965&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39965&ppuser=2868)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40181&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40181&ppuser=2868)
sunfish
02-13-2011, 08:14 PM
Dwarf Namwah
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40290&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40290&ppuser=2868)
island cassie
02-13-2011, 09:03 PM
I can't comment on Dwarf Namwa - but a good clone of Orinoco has superb fruits if you let them ripen properly. Dwarf Cavendish are ok - in the medium range taste-wise!
sunfish
02-13-2011, 09:25 PM
Namwah is good very sweet.
bananimal
02-14-2011, 08:29 PM
Namwah is good not so sweet.
Some say potato---
I say, pass the sauerkraut!
It's just a matter of taste.
venturabananas
02-23-2011, 11:36 AM
Tony was kind enough to send me some of the dwarf Namwah fruits he harvested. It is a very good fruit. To me, they aren't too sweet. They are like a Manzano with a little less flavor. Nice, firm fruit with an apple flavor that comes almost as an aftertaste. Also, a very thin peel, like a manzano, but none of that horrible astringency if they are on the green side. I'm eating one right now.
Also, Tony included a bonus fruit, an Orinoco. Not for me as dessert banana. Not a lot of flavor and the texture isn't great. I've had some others (from the grocery store) that I cooked, and they were good fried. Don't know what Cassie's ripening technique is, but I've had them anywhere from having some green to almost totally black, and none of those were very good as a dessert fruit. But different strokes for different folks. Or maybe just a different cultivar.
Also had some Pisang Klotek fruits from Mitchel over the last week. They were the flavor test winners for me. Even after the rave reviews I've read here about there flavor, it was still a surprise how fruity and acidic they were. My wife and I thought they tasted somewhat like pineapple. A friend thought strawberry. But you get the idea, there's a lot of flavors that you might not expect from a banana. And Mitchel says this bunch was no where near the best he's grown. I don't know if the flavor of Pisang Klotek is any different other Mysore cultivars, since I haven't tasted any others.
momoese
02-23-2011, 12:02 PM
Hey Mark, my thoughts about this bunch being inferior were confirmed by my wife's boss who's had all my different bananas over the years. His favorites are the PK's, but not this time. Still a wonderful fruity taste, but the texture and color are off, possibly from early harvesting or the cold weather.
Anyway, glad you guys enjoyed them. :)
NANAMAN
02-23-2011, 08:31 PM
It is always interesting to hear people's opinions on taste of different bananas!
All my friends liked Namwah, and couldn't understand why I got rid of the plant. Some said it had a kiwi like taste, but to me it was sweet with out much balance of acidity. I liked everything else about the plant though!
It sounds like I would enjoy the PK's as I really can't get enough of the more acidic tasting types!
The taste of bananas sure seems to be affected negatively by climate ( especially cold weather) when the fruit is forming or picked, as well as mineral content of the soil. I have been experimenting with High Brix gardening methods, and as far as I can tell so far, the minerals do seem to increase the sweetness of the fruit. I will be purchasing a refractometer in the future to confirm my suspicions, but for now I'm just going on taste!
Is anyone else here using High Brix methods?
Greenie
02-23-2011, 10:14 PM
Is anyone else here using High Brix methods?
:drum::drum::drum::drum:
sunfish
04-08-2011, 11:55 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41555&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41555&ppuser=2868)
Caloosamusa
04-12-2011, 07:29 AM
Yesterday actually, I harvested Hua Moa, "Agri-Macklayi", and Vundi. Macklayi is very fast from flower to fruit. :jalapenonaner:
sunfish
04-12-2011, 09:02 PM
Dwarf Brazilian and Double Mahoi
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41752&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41752&ppuser=2868)
sunfish
04-22-2011, 12:28 PM
What I think is Mona Lisa
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42043&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42043&ppuser=2868)
sunfish
05-18-2011, 10:29 AM
A huge 8 oz. bunch of Red Iholena
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42846&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42846&ppuser=2868)
Dean W.
05-18-2011, 10:32 AM
:ha:
momoese
05-27-2011, 02:00 PM
Raja Puri
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2raja2011.jpg
DoctorSteve
05-27-2011, 09:09 PM
Where do you get a Pisang Klotek? It sounds like I might like them.
Hey Mitchel, I love that shot. I am going to show it to my wife when she gets home she is a photographer, I think she will like it.
momoese
05-27-2011, 11:37 PM
Steve, you'd have to get one from me or one of the several board members that I've given pups to over the years. I'm fresh out of pups and time so hopefully someone else can hook you up with one. Maybe place an add here and see if anyone responds.
Lmk what your wife says!
sunfish
06-04-2011, 03:34 PM
gran nain or williams
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43265&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43265&ppuser=2868)
Caloosamusa
06-17-2011, 08:43 PM
SH 3640 and some small banana that was supposed to be Williams but it is not.:jalapenonaner:
pitangadiego
06-17-2011, 10:49 PM
Misi Luki and Goldfinger. Pisang Klotek getting close.
BadPun
08-16-2011, 04:47 PM
Fake Ice Cream (Namwah)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45130&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45130&ppuser=5482)
Top of hands, cold damage I assume... the two sets of hands with the most blemishes were at the top of the bunch. I was a bit disappointed when I saw that the two yellow bananas were split...
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45131&ppuser=5482><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45131&size=1 border=0></a>
Bottoms of hands
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45132&ppuser=5482><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45132&size=1 border=0></a>
For an imposter it could have been a lot worse I suppose :ha:
sunfish
09-05-2011, 09:56 AM
I harvested Mysore and ?
<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45550&ppuser=2868><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45550&size=1 border=0></a>
RAINFOREZT
09-05-2011, 10:34 AM
.. and let me guess..its manzano apple banana:nanadrink:
looks like your mysure is not ready yet.
sunfish
09-05-2011, 10:45 AM
.. and let me guess..its manzano apple banana:nanadrink:
looks like your mysure is not ready yet.
It's not Apple banana ,we think Namwah. The Mysore are as big as their going to get. Been harvesting a few for the last couple weeks. They ripen up alright,tired of looking at them hanging around:ha:
BadPun
11-19-2011, 10:20 PM
Just harvested these Mysore/Pisang Klotek? today. Almost taste like sweet tarts, though more tart :ha:
Pay no attention to the boy.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/Pisang%20Klotek%20Dwarf%20Brazilian%20Harvests%2011-19-11/IMG_3087.jpg
sunfish
11-20-2011, 08:33 AM
Just harvested these Mysore/Pisang Klotek? today. Almost taste like sweet tarts, though more tart :ha:
Pay no attention to the boy.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/Pisang%20Klotek%20Dwarf%20Brazilian%20Harvests%2011-19-11/IMG_3087.jpg
What happened with the AE AE did you harvest a bunch ?
BadPun
11-22-2011, 12:11 AM
I took a few pics last night during a break in the rain. They look to be getting quite plump, but as you can see they're still pretty green (and white :) )
Bloom #1
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/AeAe%20Fruit%2011-20-11/IMG_3105-1.jpg
This one's been out the longest of the 3, it wouldn't surprise me if I saw a ripe one soon.
Bloom #3
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/AeAe%20Fruit%2011-20-11/IMG_3101-1-1.jpg
momoese
11-22-2011, 11:35 AM
I took a few pics last night during a break in the rain. They look to be getting quite plump, but as you can see they're still pretty green (and white :) )
Bloom #1
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/AeAe%20Fruit%2011-20-11/IMG_3105-1.jpg
This one's been out the longest of the 3, it wouldn't surprise me if I saw a ripe one soon.
Bloom #3
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/andy-sundberg/AeAe%20Fruit%2011-20-11/IMG_3101-1-1.jpg
Those guys look pretty close! :drum:
Clare_CA
11-22-2011, 01:12 PM
I harvested this bunch of Cardaba the other day, and they are starting to ripen now. So far, it seems to be a very meaty and chewy banana with good flavor but not that sweet.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211008.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211008.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211012.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211012.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211019.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211019.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211020.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211020.jpg)
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211021.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211021.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211023.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211023.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112211022.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112211022.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_112311005.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=112311005.jpg)
venturabananas
11-23-2011, 01:05 PM
Hi Clare, those fruits look great! Thanks for the generous offer of a sample. I will definitely take you up on it. I'll PM you to arrange a visit.
Have you tried the Cardaba fruits? If so, how do you like them?
venturabananas
11-23-2011, 08:44 PM
Holy moly that looks good! If I'd known you were going to make that, I'd have found an excuse to stay around for dinner!
Thanks again for your generosity with all the different produce! I already ate one of the guavas (it was excellent) as well as a couple of the figs. The figs were also very good. What variety are they?
You've done some beautiful landscaping. Your place is really impressive. Nice work.
sunfish
11-23-2011, 08:46 PM
Holy moly that looks good! If I'd known you were going to make that, I'd have found an excuse to stay around for dinner!
Thanks again for your generosity with all the different produce! I already ate one of the guavas (it was excellent) as well as a couple of the figs. The figs were also very good. What variety are they?
You've done some beautiful landscaping. Your place is really impressive. Nice work.
And what variety of Guava please ?
Clare_CA
11-23-2011, 08:53 PM
Tony, I have these two:
Psidium guajava 'Red Malaysian,' Red Malaysian Guava
Psidium guajava 'Tropic Pink,' Tropic Pink Guava
BigBananaBoy
11-24-2011, 04:07 PM
Clare_CA that Looks Really Great! Yummy!!! :bananas_b
Big Tony
venturabananas
11-24-2011, 06:43 PM
Clare, I think they are not quite ripe enough yet. I cooked some as "maduros" last night and they were still very starchy and a little bit bitter (like a green Cavendish). I think they need to be really ripe, like with some black on the peels if you want to cook them in a way that they'll be sweet.
Or you cook cook them green as tostones, but I think it is too late to do that with the ones that have already gone yellow.
Anyone with experience cooking Saba/Cardaba want to weigh in? I don't really know much about cooking bananas.
venturabananas
11-25-2011, 06:40 PM
Well, the dish you made looks great, anyway!
Caloosamusa
12-19-2011, 10:44 PM
One bunch of Saba, Rose, and Tu Gia. This is my first harvest of Tu Gia. :jalapenonaner:
Caloosamusa
12-20-2011, 10:07 AM
One bunch of my "unknown" type bananas. I let an entire hand turn yellow before I Harvested them. They are not as productive as SH 3640. The fingers are much smaller and average only six hands. :jalapenonaner:
momoese
01-07-2012, 05:08 PM
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-01-07112904.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-01-07112600.jpg
sunfish
01-07-2012, 05:12 PM
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-01-07112904.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-01-07112600.jpg
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momoese
01-07-2012, 05:13 PM
Two hands of Namwah. One for Mark and one for "Dis Linn" my wife's nail lady. When she calls to confirm she says "Hi, dis lin" :ha:
venturabananas
01-07-2012, 07:13 PM
Sweet! Literally.
momoese
01-07-2012, 11:32 PM
Enjoy Mark! I'll let the passion fruit rest until wrinkled then marinade some chicken or pork with it.
BadPun
01-29-2012, 07:36 PM
Ae Ae
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47754&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47754&ppuser=5482)
One yellow finger and a few of the bigger ones were starting to split.
In my opinion the ripe, yellow fruit taste similar to a cavendish, but with a sweeter finish
Time for tostones
bananimal
02-07-2012, 02:34 PM
Last years flower is this years fruit. Thanks to the mild winter (so far).
Dwarf Namwah - good tasting little banana.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47848&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47848&ppuser=820)
Only thing I don't care for is this guy pups too much.
Clare_CA
02-14-2012, 03:37 PM
Dwarf Namwah also. I would say that this is the sweetest, most delicious banana that I've had to date. It's definitely a keeper.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_021412005.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=021412005.jpg)http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/th_021412009.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/Clare_CA/bananas/?action=view¤t=021412009.jpg)
robguz24
02-14-2012, 04:11 PM
Tried Namwah for the first time 2 months ago and had to get a plant right away! Great taste and texture, and some had a scent like cantaloupe. And a gorgeous plant too!
RAINFOREZT
02-14-2012, 07:26 PM
Tried Namwah for the first time 2 months ago and had to get a plant right away! Great taste and texture, and some had a scent like cantaloupe. And a gorgeous plant too!
Never tasted them, hopefully my dwarf namwah will fruit this year.
venturabananas
02-15-2012, 11:44 AM
Dwarf Namwah also. I would say that this is the sweetest, most delicious banana that I've had to date. It's definitely a keeper.
Congrats Clare. Yes, Dwarf Namwah is definitely a winner in our climate. My mat of them is the best looking mat I have right now. Leaves still nice and dark green (though a bit wind shredded). All the rest have more yellowing of the leaves from the cold, dry air we've had at times.
And they do taste very good. I wouldn't know from my own plants (yet), but as you know, I'm always willing to investigate the generosity of my banana-growing neighbors! :ha: Fortunately for me, my "neighbors" (which span So Cal, by my figuring) are generous. You know who you are. Thanks.
momoese
03-11-2012, 10:36 PM
I harvested a bunch of Namwah.
Question for Jarred and or the mods, why is this Banana related thread not a sticky? We have a sticky for non banana related "what did you harvest today" so ?????
What do you say we get this thread stuck at the top so we don't have to use the search function to find it. That would be great!
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/NW2.jpg
sunfish
04-05-2012, 01:41 PM
8/24/11 7 months from bud to fruit
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=45282&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=45282&ppuser=2868)
4/5/2012
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48390&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48390&ppuser=2868) :woohoonaner:
Dalmatiansoap
04-05-2012, 01:47 PM
Bravo, what are they?
sunfish
04-05-2012, 01:58 PM
Bravo, what are they?
Not sure, possible Namwah :08:
venturabananas
04-05-2012, 04:51 PM
8/24/11 7 months from bud to fruit
Not too bad considering it was over the winter months!
Is this the "Not Mona Lisa"? Mine that I got from you still looks good, but has quite a while to go before it makes fruit.
sunfish
04-05-2012, 04:57 PM
Not too bad considering it was over the winter months!
Is this the "Not Mona Lisa"? Mine that I got from you still looks good, but has quite a while to go before it makes fruit.
Yes it's the not mona lisa. Have you gotten pups ?
venturabananas
04-05-2012, 05:06 PM
Yes it's the not mona lisa. Have you gotten pups ?
No pups yet. I keep expecting one to pop up any day. It looks very healthy and happy, so it's just a matter of time.
sunfish
04-05-2012, 05:30 PM
No pups yet. I keep expecting one to pop up any day. It looks very healthy and happy, so it's just a matter of time.
how long ago did you get the not mona lisa ?
venturabananas
04-05-2012, 07:23 PM
how long ago did you get the not mona lisa ?
I got it from you about 10 months ago, in June. In my cool climate, it seems to take a long time for bare root ones to get going. It has about 4.5' of p-stem and looks happy, especially considering the tough winter we had here. I think it's growth will really take off now. It's newest leaf is making fast progress.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48397&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48397)
sunfish
04-05-2012, 07:26 PM
I got it from you about 10 months ago, in June. In my cool climate, it seems to take a long time for bare root ones to get going. It has about 4.5' of p-stem and looks happy, especially considering the tough winter we had here. I think it's growth will really take off now. It's newest leaf is making fast progress.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48397&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48397)
Looks healthy.I'm sure you will be getting pups this year
momoese
05-06-2012, 10:30 AM
Dwarf Brazilian harvest time! :)
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/DB2012.jpg
bananimal
05-06-2012, 11:46 AM
Mitchel ------------- Enjoy those DB's. Just finished my whole bunch and it is one richly flavored naner.:08::bananas_b
None were left to freeze. Has great shelf life in frig after ripening.
Dan
Dalmatiansoap
05-06-2012, 02:46 PM
Woohoo Mitchel!
Looks yummy................
momoese
05-06-2012, 05:23 PM
Just had a couple and they are the best so far from this DB stand. Actually had a little Pineapple flavor! :woohoonaner:
amantedelenguaje
05-06-2012, 05:29 PM
Great looking bunch. I'm jealous!
momoese
05-10-2012, 04:05 PM
Well the mild winter seems to really affect flavor. This bunch is as good as any of the Tall Brazilians I've grown. I always thought the flavor was a little softer but not this time! My wife only liked the Pisang Klotek fruit until now. Hope we get another mild winter. :)
keybrdkid09
06-07-2012, 10:33 PM
some 3640
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd412/keybrdkid09/Peppers7/IMG_1871.jpg
Rmplmnz
06-10-2012, 03:50 PM
Banana Harvest:
Banana Harvest 2012 06 10 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eXNBZCdG0w&feature=youtu.be)
Banana Harvest 2012 06 10 II - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTchJTG9LvY&feature=youtu.be)
It is amazing how deep deep green the Dwarf Green Reds are!
Dalmatiansoap
06-10-2012, 04:14 PM
Nice collection, I like the idea of video presentation.
:woohoonaner:
Caloosamusa
06-13-2012, 06:24 AM
Wow!! Nice video presentation!!
Yesterday I harvested a bunch of Dwarf Namwa. They are nice but nowhere near Rmplmnz. Great job!! :jalapenonaner:
Rmplmnz
06-13-2012, 09:36 AM
Wow!! Nice video presentation!!
Yesterday I harvested a bunch of Dwarf Namwa. They are nice but nowhere near Rmplmnz. Great job!! :jalapenonaner:
Ken, awesome...how are the Pisang Jari Buay doing?
venturabananas
06-13-2012, 10:31 AM
Ken, awesome...how are the Pisang Jari Buay doing?
Have either of you harvested any Pisang Jari Buaya? If so, how do they taste? I've never seen one in person.
Rmplmnz
06-13-2012, 01:04 PM
Have either of you harvested any Pisang Jari Buaya? If so, how do they taste? I've never seen one in person.
I have a couple of times..it has been a while. I do have one with fruit now (there is a brief shot of it in one of the videos I recently posted).
It has been so long, they are very cold sensitive and prior to this winter everything froze to the ground two years in a row.....I do not recall any thing special about them.
There is a thread that Gabe started:
http://www.bananas.org/f2/pisang-jari-buaya-10255.html
The pic of the banana poster you posted lists Pisang Jari Buaya and Monkey Finger as the same banana.
Going Bananas lists them separately within their catalog:
MONKEY FINGER - A terrific looking plant that produces very large bunches of long thin bananas with slight curving. It truly resembles the elongated fingers of a large monkey hand and hence obtained its name. The fruit is firm and sub-acid sweet giving it a very refreshing flavor. Height 10-12 ft.
PISANG JARI BUAYA - This hardy dessert variety grows about 8-10 ft. tall with long leaves and a thin pseudostem. The fruit is slender and long with a slightly sub-acid sweet fruit. Rare and unique.
The following is consistent with my experience:
"with long leaves and a thin pseudostem"
They have a picture of Monkey Finger (which I purchased from them) that matches the poster and they list Pisang Jari Buaya as "Hardy"....(must not mean "Cold" hardy).
My experience is that these two are two separate bananas (the ones I grow have different fruit) and the Pisang Jari Buaya is rather thin. The Monkey Finger pups more vigorously than any other banana I grow.
Not much of an answer..when I harvest the current raceme I will post information and pictures on the PJB thread.
venturabananas
06-13-2012, 03:11 PM
Thanks Rmplmnz. Must not be too impressive if you can't even remember any special about it! That combined with it being wimpy in the cold is enough to put me off. I had seen that thread and the Going Bananas descriptions, but I appreciate your first hand impressions. It's a cool looking plant with cool looking fruit.
Rmplmnz
06-14-2012, 10:02 AM
Thanks Rmplmnz. Must not be too impressive if you can't even remember any special about it! That combined with it being wimpy in the cold is enough to put me off. I had seen that thread and the Going Bananas descriptions, but I appreciate your first hand impressions. It's a cool looking plant with cool looking fruit.
Thanks, it is a cool looking plant in that it has long thin "upright" leaves somewhat reminiscent of Fehi. I know this is a plant that Ken ("Caloosamusa") is/was very fond of. It would be nice for Ken to chip in and give an opinion on it. I checked on it this am...I need to prop the bunch (I seem to never have enough time) so that it continues to develop and not break the pseudostem. I will keep you posted.
This year (after over two years of no fruit) has been an embarrassment of riches..I cringe every time my wife says more stalks are turning yellow (praying hands this am)..too little time and too much work..
Caloosamusa
06-29-2012, 10:29 AM
Thank you Chris,
I like its disease resistance and good growth rates during the wet season. But Chris is correct about a very important characteristic, it is too wimpy for South Florida due to its lack of cold tolerance. Hardy describes its disease resistance not its overall hardiness.
Mine are beginning to come back after the dry season decline. I'm going to get pups off the mat I have at the farm and try one in a large pot in a more protected area for the next winter.
:jalapenonaner:
venturabananas
06-29-2012, 10:47 AM
Ken, have you been fortunate enough to taste Pisang Jari Buaya? If so, what do you think of the flavor?
Caloosamusa
06-29-2012, 10:59 AM
Yes, but I did not grow it. For taste it was not impressive, not bad, not sweet, edible. Its resistance to disease characteristics are its important qualities, and the fact that it is an AA, (fertile diploid). :jalapenonaner:
venturabananas
06-29-2012, 11:18 AM
Yes, but I did not grow it. For taste it was not impressive, not bad, not sweet, edible. Its resistance to disease characteristics are its important qualities. :jalapenonaner:
That is really helpful info! Thanks for that, you've saved me time, money, and effort. It's now officially on my "don't bother" list.
robguz24
07-04-2012, 02:57 PM
One of the largest Dwarf Brazillian bunches I've ever gotten-30 pounds! Good thing I'm vending at my local farmers market this weekend. No way just two of us can eat them all, especially with 2 massive bunches of Williams on the way and a freezer already full of frozen fruit.
The potted ones on the right are TCs of Pisang Raja and Red Kru that are waiting for a spot in the yard to open up.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49572&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49572)
venturabananas
07-04-2012, 03:19 PM
Rob, I have bunch envy! BTW, are the two potted TC's from UH or somewhere else?
robguz24
07-04-2012, 03:50 PM
They're from Aloha Tropicals in CA. Would love to get some from UH, but I don't know if they do it at UH Hilo. Also, I'm not interested in or already have what they have available.
robguz24
07-05-2012, 07:57 PM
25lbs Williams bunch harvested today. These are going to be sold at my farmers market this weekend along with one of the pups.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49574&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49574)
robguz24
07-19-2012, 06:12 PM
Small Ice Cream bunch accidentally harvested today. They lean heavily and it was propped up, but digging out a pup it shifted and fell. Probably could have used a few more weeks. Flower emerged a few days shy of 3 months ago. 4 hands, 34 bananas. Destined for freezing to make Ice Cream banana ice cream!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49793&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49793)
sunfish
07-23-2012, 01:43 PM
Goldfinger
<a href="http://s950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/?action=view&current=013-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/013-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
robguz24
07-23-2012, 02:25 PM
Another bunch of Williams harvested today. Likely to be harvesting more Ice Cream and patiently waiting for Gros Michel and Sucrier which look very close to ready.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49819&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49819)
Caloosamusa
07-23-2012, 06:57 PM
Congratulations Robguz24 and Sunfish!! Those are great looking bunches. :jalapenonaner:
bananimal
07-23-2012, 07:04 PM
Small Ice Cream bunch accidentally harvested today. They lean heavily and it was propped up, but digging out a pup it shifted and fell. Probably could have used a few more weeks. Flower emerged a few days shy of 3 months ago. 4 hands, 34 bananas. Destined for freezing to make Ice Cream banana ice cream!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49793&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49793)
Looks like the real thing Tony. Look like blue-ish skins to me!
robguz24
07-23-2012, 09:28 PM
Looks like the real thing Tony. Look like blue-ish skins to me!
Real Ice Creams are one of the varieties that are pretty easy to get here in Hawaii. A local nursery TCs them (I'm assuming) and supplies them statewide. Regularly at our local Home Depot. Have noticed when they first emerge they aren't particularly obviously blue.
Caloosamusa
07-24-2012, 05:01 PM
Today I harvested a SH 3640 bunch from the farm. Wow are they nice. I cannot upload any pictures to the site, so you'll have to take my word for it!! :-) !!! :jalapenonaner:
robguz24
08-08-2012, 04:04 PM
Someone, not me, harvested my huge Gros Michel bunch that I've been waiting on since it flowered April 13th. It's taken me 4 years since planting to get a bunch this big. It faced the street where I live on the main road in my subdivision. Stupid banana thief!
amantedelenguaje
08-08-2012, 05:21 PM
Someone, not me, harvested my huge Gros Michel bunch that I've been waiting on since it flowered April 13th. It's taken me 4 years since planting to get a bunch this big. It faced the street where I live on the main road in my subdivision. Stupid banana thief!
That's the pits. Did any of your neighbors get a glimpse of the thief?
blownz281
08-08-2012, 06:17 PM
Sorry to hear about that! Pretty sad to steal fruit. Maybe someone new what the plant was that lived by you?
Abnshrek
08-08-2012, 06:34 PM
2 legged furry rats are as bad as 4 legged one's... That sucks alright..
Someone, not me, harvested my huge Gros Michel bunch that I've been waiting on since it flowered April 13th. It's taken me 4 years since planting to get a bunch this big. It faced the street where I live on the main road in my subdivision. Stupid banana thief!
Yeah, that is the 'local' mindset - what is yours is mine, too, if I want it and you're not around. I'd recommend a 'bunch bag' next time around. The thief was probably eyeing it for a while, and was just waiting for the right moment.
robguz24
08-08-2012, 08:58 PM
That's the pits. Did any of your neighbors get a glimpse of the thief?
No witnesses and discovered it on my way to the airport so no time to ask anyone. People can be so lame. But managed to cut down my other bunch next to it that wasn't ready but I don't want that to disappear too! Most of my biggest bunches face the same main street, so I'm thinking booby traps, lol!
bananimal
08-08-2012, 10:55 PM
I knew a guy that had 2 Ae Ae pups planted in the front yard.
Just so every one could enjoy them too.
And one day the were gone during the night.:(
All my fruit trees are behind the fence. Except the Jaboticaba and the Fuyu. They are too weird looking to get raided.
And naners that tilt towards the fence get trained upright with rope when the flower shows up.
Fact of life!
GGamboa87
08-09-2012, 12:49 AM
which banana plant will fruit in a pot?
sunfish
08-09-2012, 07:21 AM
which banana plant will fruit in a pot?
How big of a pot
GGamboa87
08-09-2012, 08:43 AM
How big of a pot
the biggest I can do is the jack daniels barrels like the I have my dragon fruit in
Abnshrek
08-09-2012, 09:09 AM
How big of a pot?
which banana plant will fruit in a pot?
Sounds like a new thread topic.. lol :^)
robguz24
08-11-2012, 08:38 PM
Harvested a very small bunch of Sucrier aka Pisang Mas after about 3 years in the ground and a hair under 3 months since the flower emerged. Probably could have waited but I didn't want it ripening when I'm gone most of September. Also harvested another Dwarf Brazillian bunch early for the same reason.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50094&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50094)
bananimal
09-16-2012, 11:37 AM
Harvested the Datil bunch. Waited longer than usual to see if fingers got bigger - they didn't. Notice the choke point on the peeduncle.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50566&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50566&ppuser=820)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50567&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50567&ppuser=820)
robguz24
09-28-2012, 07:59 PM
Another DB bunch, 5 months from flower to harvest, probably had 2-4 weeks to go but this is another one that was right on the street tempting thieves. Hoping they ripen quickly. I hate having to buy them!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50713&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50713)
sunfish
10-20-2012, 03:12 PM
Texas Star aka Orinoco
<a href="http://s950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/?action=view&current=003-30.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/003-30.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
bananimal
10-20-2012, 07:47 PM
Texas Star aka Orinoco
<a href="http://s950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/?action=view&current=003-30.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/003-30.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Nice. Very orinocoish.
BigBananaBoy
10-21-2012, 02:19 AM
Maybe even Cali goldish :ha:
Nice. Very orinocoish.
sunfish
10-23-2012, 10:23 AM
:)
<a href="http://s950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/?action=view&current=001-45.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/musanamwah/001-45.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
robguz24
11-02-2012, 09:23 PM
Small bunch of Ice Cream. They look more blue in real life than in the picture. Plant was propped up but p-stem collapsed above that so it was time to harvest.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51243&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51243)
PR-Giants
11-03-2012, 03:13 PM
nov 3
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51292&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51292)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51290&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51290)
Nicolas Naranja
11-03-2012, 06:34 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51245&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51245)
Can you get a caliper reading on the fruit. By my calculation (C=pi*D) it should be about 2.75" or 70mm which is incredibly thick.
momoese
11-03-2012, 07:02 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51245&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51245)
Is that the fruit?
bananimal
11-03-2012, 07:58 PM
Is that the fruit?
That's what she said!
momoese
11-03-2012, 10:00 PM
That's what she said!
:ha:
PR-Giants
11-03-2012, 11:16 PM
Horn L - 3.26 lbs.
aug 29
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51170 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51181)
sep 9
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51173 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51174)
bananimal
11-04-2012, 07:24 AM
Aug 29 to Nov 3 ------ flower to fruit harvest. Amazing ---- gotta get me one.
momoese
11-07-2012, 06:25 PM
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-11-07-112344.jpg
BigBananaBoy
11-07-2012, 09:29 PM
Hawaiian Apple?
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/momoese/2012-11-07-112344.jpg
momoese
11-07-2012, 11:35 PM
Hawaiian Apple?
Yep, last bunch I'll ever eat from my garden. Kind of sad but looking forward to dwarf reds.
BigBananaBoy
11-07-2012, 11:40 PM
Hmm save me some if you have enough...
Yep, last bunch I'll ever eat from my garden. Kind of sad but looking forward to dwarf reds.
momoese
11-07-2012, 11:44 PM
Hmm save me some if you have enough...
Due the plant being seriously neglected the bunch only half filled in. If you want to swing by I'll hook you up but keep in mind they taste no where near what they usually taste like when properly cared for.
BigBananaBoy
11-08-2012, 12:45 AM
True, but it still will be better tasting then the store, and at this time of the year a hard to find naner in our parts. I have a new dish at the restaurants I want to try with them. ill call ya... Thanks
Due the plant being seriously neglected the bunch only half filled in. If you want to swing by I'll hook you up but keep in mind they taste no where near what they usually taste like when properly cared for.
bananimal
11-08-2012, 08:37 AM
Yep, last bunch I'll ever eat from my garden. Kind of sad but looking forward to dwarf reds.
Me too. When the last DB bunch hanging is ready the mat will be dug out to be replaced with ARH.
momoese
11-08-2012, 08:32 PM
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/78096_444754105560170_824918460_o.jpg
robguz24
11-11-2012, 03:29 PM
Another day, another rack of Dwarf Brazilian. This is one of the largest ones I've had. 27lbs, Have about 3 more racks that will be ready in the next month. Freezer is going to be full!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51302&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51302)
trebor
11-25-2012, 03:14 PM
Just in time .. Im hungry :o)
:woohoonaner: Manzano Time
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51450&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51450&ppuser=7970)
Basjoofriend
11-30-2012, 12:34 PM
Hi,
last Monday I harvested two inflorescences from the super banana from Embrapa, the fruits are more like Musa "Prata" alias "Brazilian", one AAAB type, disease resistant. This was the second harvest! The first harvest was last year, after the frost from 26th June 2011 with -2°C. The fruits have survived the frost, but they were still unripen and I took the fruits to Germany. Then they ripened in Germany but the taste was not so good and too dry and without aroma. The new fruits from the second harvest after the frostfree southern winter are much better, larger and with a good taste, ripen at the plant.
There is also one another harvest from Nanicao, in the next weeks I will also harvest at my pond in my banana special garden.
Best wishes
Joachim
BigBananaBoy
12-02-2012, 05:18 PM
:pics:
Hi,
last Monday I harvested two inflorescences from the super banana from Embrapa, the fruits are more like Musa "Prata" alias "Brazilian", one AAAB type, disease resistant. This was the second harvest! The first harvest was last year, after the frost from 26th June 2011 with -2°C. The fruits have survived the frost, but they were still unripen and I took the fruits to Germany. Then they ripened in Germany but the taste was not so good and too dry and without aroma. The new fruits from the second harvest after the frostfree southern winter are much better, larger and with a good taste, ripen at the plant.
There is also one another harvest from Nanicao, in the next weeks I will also harvest at my pond in my banana special garden.
Best wishes
Joachim
Tampa-K
12-14-2012, 09:19 PM
I accually harvasted these in Nov.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51671&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51671)
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