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Taylor
07-01-2008, 11:11 AM
Hello everyone! :waving:

I first had a suspicion that my California Gold was going to bloom, 2 or 3 days ago, when the emerging leaf was unraveling really quickly. It looked shorter than the others, but this is the "first" flag which is only a few inches shorter, and I actually had to measure the leaf to prove myself right.

The results, in inches, on various leaves going from oldest to newest are: 38, 39, 41, 36(newest one).

Now, I can see the "second" flag emerging and it looks to be of actual substance, and I should be able to get a good picture of this "second" flag before I go on vacation this Saturday.

Will I need to use a PVC stake on this, 5 foot tall, banana?
Thanks! :) And this will be my first edible to bloom, I hope I can harvest the fruits of my labor!

hydrojeff
07-01-2008, 11:36 AM
:2788:congrats on your bloom Taylor, i know your loveing it....:2788:yea lets see pics when you can dude:nanadrink:

Richard
07-01-2008, 11:57 AM
Way to go Taylor!

Dean W.
07-01-2008, 12:57 PM
Way to go, Taylor. I don't know the answer to your question though. :0489:

microfarmer
07-01-2008, 01:23 PM
Good for you! How long did it take from planting the pup til bloom?

Taylor
07-01-2008, 01:27 PM
A little less than 3 years! But take into consideration it was growing in Gabe's greenhouse, then shipped here, then winter 2 winters. It never was actually in the ground until last year.

CookieCows
07-01-2008, 04:01 PM
:woohoonaner: Taylor !!!! Congrats! :abajo::0497:

Deb

jpfloors
07-02-2008, 04:10 PM
:weightliftingnaner: Way to go Taylor,hope you bear many fruits! :2730:

mskitty38583
07-02-2008, 06:43 PM
congrats taylor!!!!:02::nanerwizard::hiiiiyanana:

jrozier
07-02-2008, 09:41 PM
let us know how they taste! Congrats

AnnaJW
07-02-2008, 10:26 PM
Taylor, that's AWESOME!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures!!!!!!!! :guitarris

microfarmer
07-05-2008, 11:03 AM
Yes, picture please...

D_&_T
07-05-2008, 03:01 PM
Congrats Taylor!!!!

:pics:

NOT, but would be nice!

Taylor
07-07-2008, 05:57 PM
Hey all,
I am on vacation now, so I can't get any pics! I will when I get home.

harveyc
07-07-2008, 11:26 PM
Congratulations on good growing in a challenging environment, Taylor!

magicgreen
07-08-2008, 02:08 PM
Good Job Taylor!!!!!!:2734:
Be glad and proud if mine should EVER FLOWER!!:2130:

austinl01
07-08-2008, 03:48 PM
Congrats, Taylor. I can't wait to see the pics.

Taylor
07-22-2008, 01:45 PM
Update!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03621.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03622.jpg

It is a HUGE flower...

jpfloors
07-22-2008, 01:46 PM
Wow!!! Let me know when one of your pups is ready to trade with!!!! I've got several ready and waiting for you!

Lagniappe
07-22-2008, 01:54 PM
WOW!!!
You're gonna need to dig a hole like Harvey did :)

AnnaJW
07-22-2008, 02:18 PM
Oh, wow Taylor!!!! Totally awesome!!!!!

:woohoonaner:

bencelest
07-22-2008, 02:59 PM
Amazing!

tropical-pete
07-22-2008, 04:04 PM
Congrats Taylor, a wonderful acheivement, and it's growing so fast! Keep us updated.

Pete

buzzwinder
07-22-2008, 04:20 PM
Holy Cow Taylor, that flower is 1/3 the size of the plant, Congrats :woohoonaner:

saltydad
07-22-2008, 05:17 PM
Congrats....fantastic, Taylor!

austinl01
07-22-2008, 05:57 PM
I sure do like the size of CA Gold. It is a really manageable banana for small yards and colder climates where they need winter protection.

Taylor
07-22-2008, 07:14 PM
I do too...will be easy to cut the fruit bunch too!

austinl01
07-22-2008, 08:00 PM
And easy to eat!!! :lurk:

Bananaman88
07-23-2008, 12:47 PM
Nice flower!

momoese
07-23-2008, 02:56 PM
Looks nice! Is the flower opening yet?

Taylor
07-23-2008, 03:03 PM
Gettin' there!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03650.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03651.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03652.jpg

I just put a Wal-Mart bag around the blue towel (obviously to cushion my baby) because it started to rain...

Tell me what you think... I think it needs a nice coat of spray paint, but at the same time I am too lazy.

Stake lifted the bunch about 2 inches...

Dean W.
07-23-2008, 04:34 PM
Great job with the brace, Taylor.

momoese
07-23-2008, 05:50 PM
That'll do the trick!