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island cassie
02-10-2008, 08:38 AM
I planted my ladyfinger on October 2nd last year, and it produced 1 small leaf which hung on for about 3 months while getting browner and sadder. The pseudostem turned pulpy and brown and eventually the whole visible part of the plant died down. As the whole process took so long, I kept hoping that the corm was doing something good. And yesterday while I was carefully investigating the mulch, I found a little pup - like a phoenix from the ashes!!! As soon as husband returns with the camera I will post a pic. Hurray - after 4 months and the wait has been worth it.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7742&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7742&ppuser=628&sl=i)

the flying dutchman
02-10-2008, 09:56 AM
Congrats cassie, i hope you will have a new big plant in no time.

Ron

bencelest
02-10-2008, 12:05 PM
Casiie:
Can you guess what is the sensitivity to frost of the lady finger. I just bought one from Logee's together with super dwarf cavendish and I am planning to plant them in my plat this spring. They are now growing nice inside my patio.

island cassie
02-10-2008, 02:46 PM
At a guess - not very frost hardy at all - but someone here will know! I never have the chance to test that sort of thing! lol! Good luck with your new plants.

Cassie

island cassie
02-12-2008, 12:22 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7960&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7960&ppuser=628)

Here it is with suitable anti-dog protection!!

Cassie

island cassie
09-05-2008, 10:00 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=12976&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12976&ppuser=628)
Look at her now!!! Still a baby but getting there!
Cassie

island cassie
09-05-2008, 10:02 PM
About 2ft of stem maybe!

Chironex
09-05-2008, 11:11 PM
Soon, she will have pups of her own! How nice to get one back from the dead. I am happy for you.

damaclese
09-06-2008, 09:03 AM
I believe in Miracles don't you!

island cassie
09-06-2008, 09:12 AM
So glad I resisted the temptation to dig it up "just for a look"! I know they are tough but this one surprised me.
Cassie

Greenie
09-07-2008, 02:29 AM
:bananas_b

harveyc
09-07-2008, 09:36 AM
Congrats, reminds me of the appropriateness of Jon's (pitangadiego) comment "never give up". See number 6 at http://webebananas.com/culture.html.

Thanks for the update!

Harvey