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Abnshrek
05-17-2013, 11:16 AM
Can you say start your engines.. I say it's a pre flag.. what you think? :^)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52943&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52943)
many Thanks to Steve.. :^)

sunfish
05-17-2013, 11:28 AM
What is a pre-flag leaf ?

Dalmatiansoap
05-17-2013, 02:04 PM
flag?

Abnshrek
05-17-2013, 03:08 PM
We'll find out Saturday I think its coming up quick.. I think its a pre.. myself. :^)

oakshadows
05-17-2013, 06:03 PM
Good luck with the flag leaf. We are hoping for several this month and may get to enjoy a harvest. Good growing and stay healthy.

BigBananaBoy
05-18-2013, 02:02 AM
Yours is definitely there Congrats!

Here is my Cali Gold from Pre flag to flag leaf.
They seems to take a long time in California to ripen about 7 months, but worth the wait. Try them with Cooked butter as a Maduros You love it.


Cali Gold Pre flag leaf just peeking out.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr201/bigtony66/6A7DDC97-F83A-4099-B117-60DB18EF4022-9276-00000BEA9FC1B733_zps73b88544.jpg



Cali Gold Pre flag leaf opened:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr201/bigtony66/B03A953B-A684-44A4-872E-CAD6701D9CF9-9276-00000BEAB5B027D4_zps572e5cf7.jpg



Cail Gold Flag leaf coming up:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr201/bigtony66/F5781FD6-7DF4-4EAA-86D4-36AB408EADA2-9276-00000BEACCD4D9C7_zps4c8303af.jpg




Can you say start your engines.. I say it's a pre flag.. what you think? :^)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52943&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52943)
many Thanks to Steve.. :^)

Zacarias
05-18-2013, 09:31 PM
Do you guys with experience know when it's a pre-flag leaf coming out or do you label it that when the leaf after is the obvious flag? How is a pre-flag different other that the leaves are all incredibly bunched up at that point?

Z

BigBananaBoy
05-18-2013, 11:18 PM
It will be smaller then the normal size leaf for that variety i've noticed about half the size. The pre flag leaf will come just before the even shorter stout leaf known as the flag leaf, which carries the flower. if you look at the pics above its shows the emgergence of both for the Cali Gold. I will have a klotek with the same scenario, which I will put it up in the what blooming section in the next week to show that variety. Hope this helps.

Big Tony

Do you guys with experience know when it's a pre-flag leaf coming out or do you label it that when the leaf after is the obvious flag? How is a pre-flag different other that the leaves are all incredibly bunched up at that point?

Z

Abnshrek
05-19-2013, 11:21 AM
I guess by next weekend we'll see some progress. :^)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52988&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52988)

venturabananas
05-20-2013, 09:21 AM
It will be smaller then the normal size leaf for that variety i've noticed about half the size.

Big Tony

I'd say that's about right on average. But there is quite a bit of variation among varieties. Some have a very small pre-flag leaf and some are more like 3/4 the size of a normal leaf -- and then you're not so sure if it is the pre-flag leaf or not.

Look for the p-stem at the top of the plant getting noticeably thicker, too, as a clue that a bloom is impending.

BigBananaBoy
05-20-2013, 07:37 PM
:pics::0519:

I'd say that's about right on average. But there is quite a bit of variation among varieties. Some have a very small pre-flag leaf and some are more like 3/4 the size of a normal leaf -- and then you're not so sure if it is the pre-flag leaf or not.

Look for the p-stem at the top of the plant getting noticeably thicker, too, as a clue that a bloom is impending.

Abnshrek
05-20-2013, 08:00 PM
I'd say that's about right on average. But there is quite a bit of variation among varieties. Some have a very small pre-flag leaf and some are more like 3/4 the size of a normal leaf -- and then you're not so sure if it is the pre-flag leaf or not.

Look for the p-stem at the top of the plant getting noticeably thicker, too, as a clue that a bloom is impending.

I think what Pitangadiego posted in an another thread makes alot of sense.. See We Be Bananas Growing Tips (http://webebananas.com/culture.html)
He talks about looking at banana's and knowing when a bloom is about to come out.. and being spot on.. :^)

Abnshrek
05-22-2013, 06:31 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53021&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53021)

Zacarias
05-25-2013, 11:27 PM
Ok that makes sense. Maybe someday I'll get my first preflag and flag!

Abnshrek
05-31-2013, 07:30 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53139&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53139)

venturabananas
05-31-2013, 11:40 AM
That plant is so short that some of those bananas are going to be sitting on the ground when all is said and done!

Abnshrek
05-31-2013, 12:52 PM
That plant is so short that some of those bananas are going to be sitting on the ground when all is said and done!

That's not short the Raja Puri in the background is flowering and its 2' shorter.. :^)

blownz281
05-31-2013, 03:29 PM
Thats crazy cool about both. My basjoo is alittle taller but p-stem looks thinner. For three weeks not much activity since the flower leaf,but the other two parts are getting fatter.

PR-Giants
06-02-2013, 09:16 AM
I think what Pitangadiego posted in an another thread makes alot of sense.. See We Be Bananas Growing Tips (http://webebananas.com/culture.html)
He talks about looking at banana's and knowing when a bloom is about to come out.. and being spot on.. :^)



Look for the p-stem at the top of the plant getting noticeably thicker, too, as a clue that a bloom is impending.

:pics:

This is one of those myths that seems to keep getting repeated, but never with any photos.

If this was true, don't ya think there would be at least one photo somewhere.

The Pre Flag Leaf will be out and the Flag Leaf will probably be showing before you'll notice any swelling, but the swelling and the bloom is a good way of confirming the Pre Flag & Flag Leaves.

venturabananas
06-02-2013, 11:09 AM
This is one of those myths that seems to keep getting repeated, but never with any photos.

If this was true, don't ya think there would be at least one photo somewhere.

The Pre Flag Leaf will be out and the Flag Leaf will probably be showing before you'll notice any swelling, but the swelling and the bloom is a good way of confirming the Pre Flag & Flag Leaves.

Mitchel has posted at least one good photo of this -- and didn't you, too ("stretch marks"). You just stated it wasn't a myth -- in your third paragraph. True, it's only noticeable just before the bloom is about to emerge.

sunfish
06-02-2013, 11:14 AM
I can tell when a flower is coming I feel it in my bones.

The Mystery of "Weather Knees" - Arthritis - MSN Healthy Living (http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis/the-mystery-of-weather-knees-1)

Dalmatiansoap
06-02-2013, 01:49 PM
I can tell when a flower is coming I feel it in my bones.

The Mystery of "Weather Knees" - Arthritis - MSN Healthy Living (http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis/the-mystery-of-weather-knees-1)

:ha::ha::ha:
:nanadrink:

PR-Giants
06-02-2013, 04:26 PM
:pics:

This is one of those myths that seems to keep getting repeated, but never with any photos.

If this was true, don't ya think there would be at least one photo somewhere.

The Pre Flag Leaf will be out and the Flag Leaf will probably be showing before you'll notice any swelling, but the swelling and the bloom is a good way of confirming the Pre Flag & Flag Leaves.

Mitchel has posted at least one good photo of this -- and didn't you, too ("stretch marks"). You just stated it wasn't a myth -- in your third paragraph. True, it's only noticeable just before the bloom is about to emerge.



The fact that the top of the pseudostem swells during bud emergence is normal.

The myth is when someone implies it to be a useful indicator. If someone is unable to notice the Pre Flag or Flag Leaf, they're probably not going to notice the swelling. Most experienced growers will notice the Flags days earlier and pay no attention to any swelling.

In the photo you mentioned, the Pre Flag was clearly visible well in advance of any swelling.

may 27
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53095 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53095)

This photo is actually more relevant.

This is one of the larger Rhino Horns I've grown and I inspected it closely before transplanting and if I knew it was less than 100 hours away from bud emergence I would have just cut it down instead of moving it.

At the time, I did not know the Cigar Leaf was also the Pre Flag Leaf. This will most likely be a monster of a bud, but there was no apparent swelling.

may 24
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53157 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53157)

may 24
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53037 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53037)

Abnshrek
06-05-2013, 02:53 PM
This one is leaning a bit.. she'll pop a flower before long.. :^)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53191&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53191)

Illia
06-05-2013, 06:35 PM
Congrats with the Cali Gold, but wow that Raja Puri in the back is crazy tiny!!

Abnshrek
06-25-2013, 12:26 PM
The Raja Puri mother rotted in place, and I have 3 Monster pups of 6.. :^)

Abnshrek
07-11-2013, 03:56 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53652&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53652)

Abnshrek
07-30-2013, 10:37 AM
Is it a Pre?
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53906&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=53906)

Dalmatiansoap
07-30-2013, 04:40 PM
like a pre lunch or something?

Abnshrek
07-30-2013, 04:50 PM
like a pre lunch or something?

More like a premonition I'm going to have Banana's soon.. :^)

asacomm
08-02-2013, 06:52 PM
Hi Friends,

My Cali. Gold of today in a 60L(16gal) plastic container. It began to flower
only in 36 months after the pup plantation and produces 4 hands of banana
of which total fingers are only 32. Unprolific indeed?!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53929&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53928&size=1

Abnshrek
09-02-2013, 09:00 AM
Caligold #2 Flag
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGFlag090213_zpsbf91cb5d.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGFlag090213_zpsbf91cb5d.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-07-2013, 12:26 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG090713_zps26b4c6d7.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG090713_zps26b4c6d7.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-09-2013, 08:11 PM
Flower #2.. :^)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG090913_zpse5167961.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG090913_zpse5167961.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-10-2013, 05:20 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG091013_zps1f7cb15e.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG091013_zps1f7cb15e.jpg.html)

caliboy1994
09-11-2013, 06:37 PM
Hi Friends,

My Cali. Gold of today in a 60L(16gal) plastic container. It began to flower
only in 36 months after the pup plantation and produces 4 hands of banana
of which total fingers are only 32. Unprolific indeed?!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53929&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=53928&size=1

Caligold is an Orinoco type. They are not known for being large producers. :ha:

Abnshrek
09-12-2013, 11:22 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG091213_zpse8c40fb3.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG091213_zpse8c40fb3.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-16-2013, 09:37 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG091513_zps3a76ccf4.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG091513_zps3a76ccf4.jpg.html)

Dalmatiansoap
09-16-2013, 02:52 PM
MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo)
:08:

Abnshrek
09-16-2013, 02:58 PM
She's singing you can't see this.. lol I'm going to have to rope her off so I don't have banana splits on the fence.. :^)

Abnshrek
09-17-2013, 07:29 PM
Well she's got at least 5 hands that I can feel so far.. :^)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG091713_zpsdfecff8f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG091713_zpsdfecff8f.jpg.html)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG091713a_zps7b78a1e3.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG091713a_zps7b78a1e3.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Flower #2
1st Hand 10 fingers
2nd Hand 14 fingers
3rd Hand 13 fingers
4th hand 14 fingers
5th Hand 14 fingers
6th Hand 14 fingers
7th Hand 14 fingers
8th Hand 16 fingers
9th 5 fingers
10th 1 finger

Abnshrek
09-22-2013, 03:46 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG092213_zps239a79dd.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG092213_zps239a79dd.jpg.html)

asacomm
09-22-2013, 06:04 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG092213_zps239a79dd.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG092213_zps239a79dd.jpg.html)

This ia a nice picture, and I realized that this banana can be prolific
if planted on the ground and if degraded period in winter be shortened.

Abnshrek
09-25-2013, 12:42 PM
115 Fingers.. :^)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG092513_zps1542a35f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG092513_zps1542a35f.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-26-2013, 10:42 AM
Trimmed to 4 hands.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGtrimmedto4hands092613_zpsd358f82d.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGtrimmedto4hands092613_zpsd358f82d.jpg.html)

Merged Fingers

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/MergedCGfingers_zps88b023f4.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/MergedCGfingers_zps88b023f4.jpg.html)

Banana Split.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/SplitCG092613_zps632fddd7.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/SplitCG092613_zps632fddd7.jpg.html)

GreenFin
09-26-2013, 02:05 PM
115 Fingers.. :^)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG092513_zps1542a35f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG092513_zps1542a35f.jpg.html)
Wow, man, that's amazing. I've never seen anyone get so many female fingers on a Caligold or Dwarf Orinoco before.

Well done :bananas_b

Abnshrek
10-03-2013, 02:18 PM
Definitely trimming these to 2-3 hands with time left before it cools down. More waste..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG100313_zps0902d862.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG100313_zps0902d862.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
10-14-2013, 08:29 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG101413_zps8ace8c43.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG101413_zps8ace8c43.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
11-06-2013, 09:50 AM
A long way to go..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG110613_zps9726482a.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG110613_zps9726482a.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
02-11-2014, 11:53 AM
Keeping this bad boy in the coldest part so she's just puttin' along..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG020914_zpsbe758b86.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG020914_zpsbe758b86.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
03-28-2014, 10:06 AM
Mother just uncovered.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Caligold032814_zps598464dd.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Caligold032814_zps598464dd.jpg.html)

That burnt Pindo in the background tells you how cold it got here..

Abnshrek
04-12-2014, 10:21 AM
CG w/ 4 pups coming up.. I think its time to feed these suckers.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG041214_zps8ea1b676.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG041214_zps8ea1b676.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
04-17-2014, 06:44 PM
Caligold w/ 4 pups finally uncovered.. I like that.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG041714_zps184cdad6.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG041714_zps184cdad6.jpg.html)

GreenFin
04-17-2014, 08:48 PM
What's your guess on how long till the big one flowers, maybe 4-6 weeks?

Abnshrek
04-17-2014, 09:14 PM
What's your guess on how long till the big one flowers, maybe 4-6 weeks?

All I know is she's getting a heavy feeding so hopefully I get some bounty off her.. :v)

Abnshrek
04-20-2014, 10:00 AM
What can I say... There's 5 pups up now on this mat and they getting green.. You know pups when they 1st come up don't look like much, especially after our winter.. The stump from the pup that winter got will slowly dry up to much a nothing.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGpups042014_zps00b18af2.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGpups042014_zps00b18af2.jpg.html)

drobbins
04-20-2014, 11:15 AM
How rough was your winter, didn't ya'll get down in single digits?
Maybe there's hope for mine yet ;-)

Dave

Abnshrek
04-20-2014, 11:37 AM
How rough was your winter, didn't ya'll get down in single digits?
Maybe there's hope for mine yet ;-)

Dave

It did get down to 9F where the other mat is.. Here my meter read a low of 21F. I put heat-tapes on them since my power here is very reasonable.. Heat-tapes are much cheaper than indoor winter lighting.. Caligold is basically an Orinoco that doesn't grow as tall (but is not a Dwarf Orinoco), and I had not protected @ either place and they are all coming up.. :^)

Abnshrek
04-20-2014, 08:51 PM
The Ark CG pups now and 2 weeks ago.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA042014_zpse2ca4ce8.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA042014_zpse2ca4ce8.jpg.html)

2 Weeks ago..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGPupsArk040714_zps34a3ddd3.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGPupsArk040714_zps34a3ddd3.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
04-25-2014, 08:03 AM
Well only 5 days of good weather between this pic and the one below. I like that.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG042514_zps1e961e92.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG042514_zps1e961e92.jpg.html)

What can I say... There's 5 pups up now on this mat and they getting green.. You know pups when they 1st come up don't look like much, especially after our winter.. The stump from the pup that winter got will slowly dry up to much a nothing.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGpups042014_zps00b18af2.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGpups042014_zps00b18af2.jpg.html)

Pancrazio
04-25-2014, 07:03 PM
What kind of temps are you experiencing right now?

Abnshrek
04-25-2014, 07:25 PM
What kind of temps are you experiencing right now?

Mid to upper 70's

Abnshrek
04-29-2014, 09:38 AM
Now, these are in Ark and 9 days since the top photo, below.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA042914_zpsc1dc0354.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA042914_zpsc1dc0354.jpg.html)

The Ark CG pups now and 2 weeks ago.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA042014_zpse2ca4ce8.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA042014_zpse2ca4ce8.jpg.html)

2 Weeks ago..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGPupsArk040714_zps34a3ddd3.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGPupsArk040714_zps34a3ddd3.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
05-02-2014, 07:25 AM
Well this is what I think is a pre. Its to long for a flag so maybe we'll know next week.. I think Greenfin's (James) prediction was pretty close.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGpre050214_zpsf86fa64f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGpre050214_zpsf86fa64f.jpg.html)

Well a week later the pups look much better than the week previous that down below.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGpups050214_zpsd0fcbf23.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGpups050214_zpsd0fcbf23.jpg.html)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG042514_zps1e961e92.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG042514_zps1e961e92.jpg.html)

bengal tiger nanas
05-02-2014, 06:55 PM
what is that vine behind the nanas?

Abnshrek
05-02-2014, 07:10 PM
what is that vine behind the nanas?

It's Thompson Seedless Grape to the Left Growing right, and on the Way right by where the PK is now & Raja Puri is a Concord.. :^)

Abnshrek
05-09-2014, 08:25 AM
I think a week has done these pups well, jury is still out on the Mother's Pre. I don't think its a flag. Good things come to those that wait. On another note I think its time to pot up at least 2-3 of these bad-boys.. I can see the flag when I climb up and look down into the pre maybe next week we'll the flower come up.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG050914_zps8b2f36ec.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG050914_zps8b2f36ec.jpg.html)


http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGpups050214_zpsd0fcbf23.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGpups050214_zpsd0fcbf23.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
05-11-2014, 10:13 AM
I call this a Peeker Flag.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGFlag051114_zps3b1089af.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGFlag051114_zps3b1089af.jpg.html)

designshark
05-11-2014, 08:14 PM
lookin good

Abnshrek
05-14-2014, 08:32 AM
Roughly 2 weeks of growth.. Banana's in the top pic are the 2 on the Right (of the mother stem) in lower Pic.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA051414_zps87a29cce.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA051414_zps87a29cce.jpg.html)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA042914_zpsc1dc0354.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA042914_zpsc1dc0354.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
05-17-2014, 12:14 PM
The Flag is in Slow Motion..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGFlag051714_zps1f82e33e.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGFlag051714_zps1f82e33e.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
05-25-2014, 01:57 PM
CaliGold Choke...

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGChoke052514_zps49111d8f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGChoke052514_zps49111d8f.jpg.html)

CaliGold Flower bypassing the previous leaves..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGFlower052414_zpsf11710e7.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGFlower052414_zpsf11710e7.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
05-27-2014, 07:39 AM
Today vs almost 2 weeks ago.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG052714_zps14b98536.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG052714_zps14b98536.jpg.html)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA051414_zps87a29cce.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA051414_zps87a29cce.jpg.html)

kcj1219
05-27-2014, 07:34 PM
Lookin good buddy. Cali Gold from you made it this winter and so far so good this spring.

Abnshrek
05-29-2014, 09:47 PM
Well flower is out, but looks thin. I guess we'll see what she has to offer down the road.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG052914_zps95168811.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG052914_zps95168811.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
06-01-2014, 02:43 PM
I peeled some mud flaps and found fingers on 3 hands.. So 3 hands in spring is so much better than 10 hands in late fall in Zone 8.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG060114_zps549f058a.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG060114_zps549f058a.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
06-03-2014, 01:57 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG052714_zps14b98536.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG052714_zps14b98536.jpg.html)

Then & Now.. Not bad for 8 days of growth.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
06-03-2014, 05:34 PM
Beauty, these guys are kicking ass!

Abnshrek
06-08-2014, 08:06 PM
Pic from Friday.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG060614_zps9b5bfb5f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG060614_zps9b5bfb5f.jpg.html)

Today.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG060814_zpsfa5e93b9.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG060814_zpsfa5e93b9.jpg.html)

RWalleyTX
06-09-2014, 09:45 AM
Sweet! Look at those nanners go

Abnshrek
06-11-2014, 03:22 PM
A Caligold I planted in alot of shade to see how it would do.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1626_zps439f8a77.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1626_zps439f8a77.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
06-12-2014, 11:39 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg.html)

Then & now.. Finally @ the top of the fence.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA061214_zpsdfada39f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA061214_zpsdfada39f.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
06-17-2014, 02:27 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA060314_zpsd2665252.jpg.html)

2 weeks of growth.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA061714_zpsc32ae215.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA061714_zpsc32ae215.jpg.html)

Iunepeace
06-18-2014, 06:56 PM
Wow; how old's the one by the fence?

Abnshrek
06-19-2014, 10:45 AM
Wow; how old's the one by the fence?

Its a product of 2014.. :v)

Iunepeace
06-19-2014, 02:46 PM
Congrats again Miguel; and geesh 8 days and it's almost on it's 2nd leaf since the first photo. What're you feeding these things, pure nitro? :ha:

Abnshrek
06-23-2014, 01:41 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA061214_zpsdfada39f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA061214_zpsdfada39f.jpg.html)
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA061714_zpsc32ae215.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA061714_zpsc32ae215.jpg.html)

Then & now she has 3 pups in the works.. I'm thinking I will have 4 more CG Bunches this year.. One here and 3 more on the mat that already has a flower.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg.html)

Iunepeace
06-23-2014, 01:48 PM
Then & now she has 3 pups in the works.. I'm thinking I will have 4 more CG Bunches this year.. One here and 3 more on the mat that already has a flower.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg.html)

So am I seeing correctly that this banana is actually putting out more than a 1.0 leaves/week ratio?

Do you feed these every week?

Abnshrek
06-23-2014, 01:52 PM
So am I seeing correctly that this banana is actually putting out more than a 1.0 leaves/week ratio?

Do you feed these every week?

Yes.. :^)

Iunepeace
06-23-2014, 02:59 PM
Yes.. :^)

Wow; does this one get the same 13-13-13 and fruit fuel as the pineapples? Good job man :)

Abnshrek
06-23-2014, 04:41 PM
Wow; does this one get the same 13-13-13 and fruit fuel as the pineapples? Good job man :)

Yes

Iunepeace
06-24-2014, 08:16 AM
Yes

You know what? I'm starting to really believe in this fertilizer thing; I had some left over seaweed rotting in a bucket for a couple days so I filled the thing up with water last night and threw the whole five gallons at one mat of bananas, and do you know this morning before I left for work I was almost sure the leaf I'd seen coming out last night had grown by a couple inches :woohoonaner:

Abnshrek
07-01-2014, 11:54 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA062314_zps959c6dcf.jpg.html)

Another week of Growth.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA070114_zpse250690b.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA070114_zpse250690b.jpg.html)

Trunk isn't quite there I guess its time to feed her.. :^)

RWalleyTX
07-01-2014, 07:39 PM
Is caligold dwarf Orinoco?

Abnshrek
07-01-2014, 07:45 PM
Is caligold dwarf Orinoco?

That's a good Q? Some say yes.. I say maybe, but the only DO I've had have a red tinge to them.. Never seen a Dwarf Orinoco produce like my CG last fall so who knows.. It could be up for debate..

On another note if that were true I think Ted (GreenEarth) would have an easy solution to selling Caligold's that are at least an Orinoco Based Banana, instead of shipping out Cavendishes.. :^)

RWalleyTX
07-01-2014, 08:14 PM
Have those produced eating fruit? I was looking at your pictures but it seems the wintertime kept that from happening? Also what do u feed those nanners?

Abnshrek
07-01-2014, 08:25 PM
Have those produced eating fruit? I was looking at your pictures but it seems the wintertime kept that from happening? Also what do u feed those nanners?

Well I'll be eating them this year.. Hopefully I'll have plenty to make chips out of.. I feed my Banana's Triple 13, Fish Emulsion, Fruit Fuel, and Potassium Sulphate, maybe a lil Azomite in the spring..

RWalleyTX
07-01-2014, 08:51 PM
Wow you pamper these guys well..I'm looking for a new fert to try so far all i use is cow poop and plant tone. I'm trying to keep it simple. After i saw the growth on yours i may try the same. Where do you get your ferts?

Abnshrek
07-01-2014, 08:57 PM
Wow you pamper these guys well..I'm looking for a new fert to try so far all i use is cow poop and plant tone. I'm trying to keep it simple. After i saw the growth on yours i may try the same. Where do you get your ferts?

I get triple 13 in bulk from my Farm & Garden
Fish Emulsion from HomeDepot.com by the gallon and I order 4 gallons so the box is full or it will spill cause its shipped by idiots.. :^) The gallon is a couple bucks more than the Qt will cost you in store..
Fruit Fuel & Mycorrhizae (I use it on all my plantings) from Richard
Diamond K Potassium Sulphate (0-0-50) is cheapest online @ kelp4less.com (the price includes shipping last time I looked @ it.)

Abnshrek
07-07-2014, 02:17 PM
Just a fruit update.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
07-07-2014, 03:45 PM
At what point do you hit them with the 0-0-50?

Abnshrek
07-07-2014, 05:01 PM
At what point do you hit them with the 0-0-50?

Today was one of them days.. So will next week since I have 3 more stems close to blooming.. :^)

Abnshrek
07-08-2014, 12:04 PM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA070114_zpse250690b.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA070114_zpse250690b.jpg.html)

Another week of growth, and the smaller one on the right will be as tall as the fence once this leaf is all pushed out.. Tall one on left is just a matter of time.. I think this one is ahead of the other 3 fixing to flower by maybe a week.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA070814_zpsc55d0761.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA070814_zpsc55d0761.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
07-14-2014, 01:37 PM
I think she's getting fat.. (not the one on the right.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CG071414_zps5afc9697.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CG071414_zps5afc9697.jpg.html)

Iunepeace
07-14-2014, 06:20 PM
Certainly looks ridiculously healthy either way! I mean those leaves are GREEN :D

Abnshrek
07-14-2014, 06:23 PM
Certainly looks ridiculously healthy either way! I mean those leaves are GREEN :D

Well they are wet green leaves now.. Its really coming down.. :^)

J B
07-22-2014, 06:33 PM
Just a fruit update.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg.html)


Hope I have a pic like that to post this time next year :08:

Abnshrek
07-24-2014, 09:13 PM
CG in a pot.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGp072414_zpsd3208e4c.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGp072414_zpsd3208e4c.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
07-28-2014, 07:49 AM
CG & Tomatoes.. it works.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1767_zpse5a426b9.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1767_zpse5a426b9.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
07-28-2014, 09:36 AM
Whats the plan for that one in the pot?

Abnshrek
07-28-2014, 09:52 AM
Whats the plan for that one in the pot?

Its a test to see how much less fruit I get in a pot vs. any of the others in the ground, based on my fert plan.. I got 115 fingers on last years in the ground so its big enough to start on the in ground fert plan I have in place.. :^)

Iunepeace
08-01-2014, 06:53 PM
Nice; how big is that pot and what kind of tomatoes?

Abnshrek
08-01-2014, 08:40 PM
Nice; how big is that pot and what kind of tomatoes?

25 gal and different types of tomatoes..

Abnshrek
08-03-2014, 07:52 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1736_zps7e6648f1.jpg.html)

Just a 4 week update.. :v)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa004f7fb.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa004f7fb.jpg.html)

kubali
08-03-2014, 08:14 AM
Don't look like it will be long till yummy time.

Abnshrek
08-04-2014, 08:11 AM
This one is over 6'9"(of stem) @ this time.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1785_zps6a2a3b5d.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1785_zps6a2a3b5d.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
08-04-2014, 12:48 PM
Looks like she's about ready to pop!

Iunepeace
08-07-2014, 07:27 PM
I remember when she was just under the fence at pstem, now look at her they grow up so fast! *happy tear*

Congratulations again man; what kind of tomato is that on the left and the plants in the containers?

Abnshrek
08-08-2014, 10:56 AM
I remember when she was just under the fence at pstem, now look at her they grow up so fast! *happy tear*

Congratulations again man; what kind of tomato is that on the left and the plants in the containers?

Ain't that something & now I have 2 pups fence stem high.. I don't know what tomato is in the pot.. I have mix of breeds in the bed net to the Banana's.. :v)

Iunepeace
08-08-2014, 11:22 AM
It sure is; and those babies are looking to take over momma once she gets done. Is that a citrus in front of the naner?

Abnshrek
08-09-2014, 05:49 PM
It sure is; and those babies are looking to take over momma once she gets done. Is that a citrus in front of the naner?

Calomadin

Abnshrek
08-17-2014, 11:43 AM
Stem is a flat 7'.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Photo1810_zps634c146d.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Photo1810_zps634c146d.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
08-17-2014, 12:55 PM
Everytime I see your pics im just wowed. We need to start taking bets of when the flower will pop. Can't be long. I bet the leaf after next will be a flag! Are the leaves getting any shorter yet?

Abnshrek
08-17-2014, 01:49 PM
Everytime I see your pics im just wowed. We need to start taking bets of when the flower will pop. Can't be long. I bet the leaf after next will be a flag! Are the leaves getting any shorter yet?

Not yet looks like a long one coming up from center, not depicted due to the angle, but as fat as she is can't be long.. Just probably not enough time to develop if winter is anything like last year..

Hammocked Banana
08-17-2014, 05:19 PM
Approximately when do you get your first frost? Around end of November? Is 3 months enough to fill a bunch but not ripen?

Abnshrek
08-17-2014, 05:22 PM
Approximately when do you get your first frost? Around end of November? Is 3 months enough to fill a bunch but not ripen?

Last years flowered on 09/10/13 and didn't come close so I guess we'll see, and hope for better, and later winter; unlike last year..

Hammocked Banana
08-17-2014, 06:03 PM
Sept 10, 2013? ....but ya my fingers are crossed for ya!

Abnshrek
08-17-2014, 07:39 PM
Sept 10, 2013? ....but ya my fingers are crossed for ya!

It would be nice but I'll have some from the other place regardless.. :^)

Abnshrek
08-24-2014, 04:19 PM
CG Fruit and the 3 other stems ready to shoot.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_03111_zpscecb0172.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_03111_zpscecb0172.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
08-25-2014, 11:41 AM
These in Lower Ark are much bigger than the one's in La.. I think its site selection.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA082514_zps9fe66d93.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA082514_zps9fe66d93.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-03-2014, 11:04 AM
Stem is 7'9" on tallest plant and shooting another leaf.. So goes life.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA090314_zpsfbbed5ac.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA090314_zpsfbbed5ac.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
09-03-2014, 12:26 PM
Wow that thing is gunna have a huge bunch, just hopefully it happens soon so you will be able to eat some. Do you think there is anyway to control height/time to bloom in the future, say with lower N and high K diet?

Abnshrek
09-03-2014, 12:27 PM
Wow that thing is gunna have a huge bunch, just hopefully it happens soon so you will be able to eat some. Do you think there is anyway to control height/time to bloom in the future, say with lower N and high K diet?

Its the location.. not the diet..

Hammocked Banana
09-03-2014, 02:13 PM
Well they certainly are incredibly healthy looking. Hoping mine starts to push soon.

Abnshrek
09-03-2014, 02:16 PM
Well they certainly are incredibly healthy looking. Hoping mine starts to push soon.

Well mine are all getting moved that are in S. Ark come spring.. and planting my Papaya in the ground to see what it will do.. :^)

Abnshrek
09-06-2014, 02:17 PM
A couple more weeks these should be filled out.. :v)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsce07898e.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsce07898e.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-22-2014, 11:08 AM
Pre is up plain as day.. 38" @ the Base 28" @ 1 meter, stem is 8' as she stands.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA092214_zps55052961.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA092214_zps55052961.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-22-2014, 08:12 PM
Is tomorrow flag day? She's on the way up.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGAFlag092214_zps7b15b74a.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGAFlag092214_zps7b15b74a.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-28-2014, 08:40 PM
Some Caligold in Hand.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/MeampCaligoldbunch092814_zpsa0aac98f.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/MeampCaligoldbunch092814_zpsa0aac98f.jpg.html)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10710802_10202732211252968_400101040629206315_n.jpg?oh=00aa96b5e 8318bf66ce707387cc57a49&oe=54C05890&__gda__=1421657792_6e63bfe5a4d830952817703ff00c2d95

Abnshrek
09-29-2014, 09:01 AM
Flower up.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_0473_zps409499f6.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_0473_zps409499f6.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
09-30-2014, 09:20 AM
I think I might be eating my 1st CG tomorrow.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_0486_zpsf6130d30.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_0486_zpsf6130d30.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
10-08-2014, 03:25 PM
Flower in S. Ark. Know its not going to come of much but might make a good finger guessing game.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA100814_zps6f12dac2.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA100814_zps6f12dac2.jpg.html)

Abnshrek
10-09-2014, 11:03 AM
I don't know, but I think its pretty big..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_0503_zpsa38a209e.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_0503_zpsa38a209e.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
10-09-2014, 05:35 PM
My Cali gold is taking off now for a little guy. Raja puri is pushing verrryyy slowly.

Edit: :woohoonaner:

Abnshrek
10-13-2014, 10:31 AM
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/CGA101314_zps66fb5120.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/CGA101314_zps66fb5120.jpg.html)

Hammocked Banana
10-13-2014, 11:15 AM
Shes a beaut!

Abnshrek
10-19-2014, 02:24 PM
Well have another flag on a 6' stem. The Pre-Flag is old reason I noticed it..

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_0515_zpsdcc0ab67.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_0515_zpsdcc0ab67.jpg.html)

Of course here's the bunch on the 8'er.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/IMG_0516_zps749b9f71.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/IMG_0516_zps749b9f71.jpg.html)