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SiFiLady
03-11-2017, 11:09 PM
Hi All.

I'm new to this site and new to trying to grow bananas. I've just planted a small Goldfinger Banana plant. I read somewhere that after the first harvest, the banana tree dies. Is that true? I was hoping that one tree would produce for several years. I hear that they have pups, but thought I'd keep them trimmed off, that is unless that's how I can keep having bananas growing. Any advice is welcome.

Thank you!
SciFiLady

edwmax
03-12-2017, 06:08 AM
Basically that is true. The pups are your future banana plant and fruit. Keep two of the bigger pups. Trim off the others replant else where or give to friends.

Where are you located? Bananas need a long warm growing season, thus become increasingly difficult to grow and fruit north of zones 9/10.

CraigSS
03-12-2017, 10:45 AM
Welcome to Banana's

Craig:03:

HMelendez
03-12-2017, 11:59 AM
Welcome to the banana gang!.......:2723::bananarow::2723:

JBijl
03-12-2017, 01:42 PM
Welcome Here SciFiLady

SiFiLady
03-13-2017, 12:31 AM
Thanks to all!

cincinnana
03-13-2017, 03:35 AM
Welcome to the Jungle..:woohoonaner:
Have fun here .
There are fine members in your area who can help.

Snarkie
03-13-2017, 12:28 PM
Hi SciFiLady-

Welcome aboard the Banana Express. :nanerwaveytrain:

There are a lot of San Diegans (county) on here, as well as some formers.

Interesting name; do you watch, read or write?

SiFiLady
04-24-2017, 10:44 PM
Thanks. Sorry for a late reply. I'm not on this site Very often. I enjoy watching Sci-fi. Read a little too. Wish I could write it...

Happy Bananas!

tshoffie
04-25-2017, 03:50 PM
howdy from central florida :woohoonaner: