Darkman
07-07-2013, 11:39 AM
Every year since I planted this in 2010, OK it hasn't been but three years, this mat has produced at least one good sized bunch. It was my first non store bought banana and to date also my best tasting banana I've grown. More people, climate permitting, should give these a try and see through the horse food stigma these have.
I have no doubt there may be better ones but these are so easy. I just plant it, mulch it and forget it and it reliably rewards me. Yesterday I saw a new bloom pushing out the top.
No I did not see a half leaf or a flag leaf.
Why?
The mat is so Tall, full of P-stems and leaves you just don't see them until suddenly there is a bloom poking out. They will have plenty of time to mature before the cold weather gets here.
Currently Hanging Bunchs
Four Orinoco
One Tall Namwah
Now I just need my Goldfinger to quickly push a bloom.
Yes Tony I know this thread is worthless without pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now a little off topic
BUT
It is a public service announcement!!!
For all you Fig Heads
This is the premere event in the Southeastern USA this month and probably next month and maybe the year.
LSU Fig Trial Field Day
If you are close and have any interest in figs you should not miss this opportunity. This is the real deal. Experts in all things Fig, Dr. Charlie Johnson and his team, are hosting this event and everything from tasting various varieties to maintaing your fig orchard will be covered. You will actually be able to walk in the research groves and see how they prune the trees for optimal production. There will even be a chef to discuss the use of figs and food pairings.
Figs They're not just for Grandma to can anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope some of you can attend. The event is from 0800 - 1200 at the Burden Research Center in Baton Rouge. After the event some of us from the Figs4Fun forum are going to catch a bite, talk figs and socialize a little. Anyone wishing to join us is welcome.
PM me for more information!
The fig community is a lot like the Banana people. Very nice and giving people. You can pickup plants for free or dirt cheap and cuttings are usually given for free. Especially for those who live in Southern Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast where there are many fig growers and many excellent varieties.
Besides what else are you going to do from June through November waiting for your bananas to get ripe?
Come see and taste for yourself!!!!
I have no doubt there may be better ones but these are so easy. I just plant it, mulch it and forget it and it reliably rewards me. Yesterday I saw a new bloom pushing out the top.
No I did not see a half leaf or a flag leaf.
Why?
The mat is so Tall, full of P-stems and leaves you just don't see them until suddenly there is a bloom poking out. They will have plenty of time to mature before the cold weather gets here.
Currently Hanging Bunchs
Four Orinoco
One Tall Namwah
Now I just need my Goldfinger to quickly push a bloom.
Yes Tony I know this thread is worthless without pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now a little off topic
BUT
It is a public service announcement!!!
For all you Fig Heads
This is the premere event in the Southeastern USA this month and probably next month and maybe the year.
LSU Fig Trial Field Day
If you are close and have any interest in figs you should not miss this opportunity. This is the real deal. Experts in all things Fig, Dr. Charlie Johnson and his team, are hosting this event and everything from tasting various varieties to maintaing your fig orchard will be covered. You will actually be able to walk in the research groves and see how they prune the trees for optimal production. There will even be a chef to discuss the use of figs and food pairings.
Figs They're not just for Grandma to can anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope some of you can attend. The event is from 0800 - 1200 at the Burden Research Center in Baton Rouge. After the event some of us from the Figs4Fun forum are going to catch a bite, talk figs and socialize a little. Anyone wishing to join us is welcome.
PM me for more information!
The fig community is a lot like the Banana people. Very nice and giving people. You can pickup plants for free or dirt cheap and cuttings are usually given for free. Especially for those who live in Southern Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast where there are many fig growers and many excellent varieties.
Besides what else are you going to do from June through November waiting for your bananas to get ripe?
Come see and taste for yourself!!!!