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asacomm
08-23-2010, 08:58 PM
My Cal. Gold has at last flowered after 31 months from pup.
It seemed nothing wrong with the flower bud, but surprisingly the female
flowers were only 4 fingers of the first hand and he second hand seems
to be neutral flowers.
It was potted in 60Lit. container and overwintered under the eaves with
haymat protection.
I think it was well fertilized and watered.
Is it unprolific or anything wrong with it?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35984&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35985&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35986&size=1

imclueless17
08-23-2010, 09:23 PM
Well its the first flower which you an usually expect to have less naners and 60 liters is kind of tiny for a full grown banana in my opinion, even if it is a dwarf...

Richard
08-23-2010, 09:27 PM
Well its the first flower which you an usually expect to have less naners and 60 liters is kind of tiny for a full grown banana in my opinion, even if it is a dwarf...

I agree about the size of the pot. The plant and flower bud size look about right for 15 gallon (60 liter) container.

asacomm
08-24-2010, 03:47 AM
Hello Jamie & Richard,

Thanks for your comments.
A 60Lit. container is from my experience is enough to produce banana
fruits of so many hands and fingers.
So I don't think it to be the reason.

The picture shows the fruits bunch produced in a 60Lit. container.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36001&size=1

Richard
08-24-2010, 08:54 AM
Hello Jamie & Richard,

Thanks for your comments.
A 60Lit. container is from my experience is enough to produce banana
fruits of so many hands and fingers.
So I don't think it to be the reason.


Your picture shows about 30 bananas on a narrow plant -- about what I would expect from a 15 gallon (60 Lit.) pot in a good year.