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jboudwin
08-03-2013, 08:51 AM
I have Carolina King plants for the last 3 years. I bring them in for the winter and have never expected fruit. Is that what I am seeing this morning? Is there enough time for ripening?
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/5764/uvpi.jpg
blownz281
08-03-2013, 09:29 AM
You might be able to get the fruit to ripen inside your house. But outside no way.
blownz281
08-03-2013, 09:30 AM
Ps, Carolina kins are just Orinoco .
Dalmatiansoap
08-03-2013, 10:11 AM
Is it in the pot or?
Abnshrek
08-03-2013, 10:19 AM
Congrat's. I hope you have a plan to grow indoors. :^)
Illia
08-03-2013, 09:58 PM
Yep, that's a flower and congrats!! But no, no way do you have enough time for it to fruit and ripen outdoors. Bring it in carefully with little to no humidity/light/temperature shock and you'll get some fruit.
jboudwin
08-04-2013, 02:24 AM
So how long does it take to ripen. Bringing indoors is no problem. Do I need a larger pot? It's in the ground now. Thanks for the advice.
bananimal
08-04-2013, 07:51 AM
So how long does it take to ripen. Bringing indoors is no problem. Do I need a larger pot? It's in the ground now. Thanks for the advice.
Pot depends on size of root ball. I did this once when I lived up north. Use a dolly to roll it into the house . A hot water heater overflow tray works for a pan under the pot. Pot size just big enough to fit the root ball and add some potting mix to fill in gaps. Water in --- OUTSIDE and check for ants. South facing window in a heated room. You will get something.
amantedelenguaje
08-04-2013, 01:48 PM
I'm in the same boat and wondering if I can ripen bananas before winter. I have a slight advantage because I'm in NC. Best wishes to you and your nanners.
Mine as of today
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zVecg0TlYHo/Uf6cmam5GQI/AAAAAAAADNo/sMXwIRDHDvE/s1600/2013-08-04%2B14.22.01-728599.jpg
Illia
08-04-2013, 01:54 PM
Very, very few bananas go from flower to ripe fruit in less than 4 months, for anyone with a flower now I highly recommend you get the plant moved carefully or invest in putting a little greenhouse cover over it and keep it warm at night.
oakshadows
08-04-2013, 03:34 PM
we have 4 in bloom now, orinoco (maybe), manzano, praying hands and a dwarf brazilian. They will get protection somehow. Here in zone 9 it might not be too much problem except for the wind. Wish us luck.Good growiing.
jboudwin
08-07-2013, 03:17 AM
Thanks everybody for the advice. I'll bring it indoors in a large pot in about a month before it gets too chilly outside.
jboudwin
01-12-2014, 06:00 PM
Yes I have bananas in New Jersey...a whole bunch of 6. Just ripened this week indoors of course. Never expected it. Took since August 3.
Hope the picture posts (ImageShack changed it's site).
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/835/hw8w.jpg
amantedelenguaje
01-12-2014, 06:32 PM
Congratulations on your success! How do they taste? Better than store-bought nanners?
sunfish
01-12-2014, 06:45 PM
Yes I have bananas in New Jersey...a whole bunch of 6. Just ripened this week indoors of course. Never expected it. Took since August 3.
Hope the picture posts (ImageShack changed it's site).
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/835/hw8w.jpg
Finally I know what a Carolina King looks like
jboudwin
01-13-2014, 10:26 PM
Amantedelenguaje, I had a panel of banana experts...well of course they taste better, I grew them!!
Tony, they are definitely Carolina Kings...all 3 inches of them...all 2 bites.
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