View Full Version : August 16th and not one flag leaf yet!
Oblofusc
08-16-2008, 09:39 PM
Waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . .
Nothing . . .
It's been so hot lately, I believe growth on all mats has slowed. There are some pups on a few mats that started poking out as usual, but then seemed to stop. It's not for lack of water or sun . . .
island cassie
08-16-2008, 09:52 PM
Where are you Oblofusc? Perhaps the humidity is not very high, or do you need to fertilize them?
Cassie
Oblofusc
08-16-2008, 10:05 PM
I'm in Tallahassee. Humidity? I'm not sure what it is from a scientific standpoint, but I can tell you that when I walk outside it's like thirteen hot wet sheep jump on you and wrestle you down into a giant collander full of hot, steaming spaghetti.
And that's at night.
Fertilizer? Let's just say I've been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security due to satellite imagery readings that indicate there is an unusually high concentration of nitrates in the vicinity which in such levels is usually only linked to terrorist fertilizer-bomb factories.
Oh, and when they left, all they said was, "hey, nice banana trees. But, why aren't there any bananas on them?"
Any more questions?
buzzwinder
08-16-2008, 10:29 PM
I'm in Tallahassee. Humidity? I'm not sure what it is from a scientific standpoint, but I can tell you that when I walk outside it's like thirteen hot wet sheep jump on you and wrestle you down into a giant collander full of hot, steaming spaghetti.
And that's at night.
Fertilizer? Let's just say I've been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security due to satellite imagery readings that indicate there is an unusually high concentration of nitrates in the vicinity which in such levels is usually only linked to terrorist fertilizer-bomb factories.
Oh, and when they left, all they said was, "hey, nice banana trees. But, why aren't there any bananas on them?"
Any more questions?
Damn!!!! THIRTEEN SHEEP AND A COLANDER OF SPAGHETTI!!!! now I don't care who ya are that thar is HUMID:ha: Dude you're cracking me up!!!! :bananas_b
microfarmer
08-16-2008, 11:00 PM
I'm in Tallahassee. Humidity? I'm not sure what it is from a scientific standpoint, but I can tell you that when I walk outside it's like thirteen hot wet sheep jump on you and wrestle you down into a giant collander full of hot, steaming spaghetti. And that's at night.
ick. :ha:
mm4birds
08-17-2008, 12:17 AM
that is the funniest post i've ever read. :woohoonaner:
buzzwinder
08-17-2008, 01:13 AM
Fertilizer? Let's just say I've been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security due to satellite imagery readings that indicate there is an unusually high concentration of nitrates in the vicinity which in such levels is usually only linked to terrorist fertilizer-bomb factories.
Oh, and when they left, all they said was, "hey, nice banana trees. But, why aren't there any bananas on them?"
Any more questions?
Were They wearing Black suits and Sunglasses at night carrying pocket flash devices?:bananas_b not making fun but your post got me laughing, as far as no flags or flowers yet I have no idea as I'm exiled to zone 5, N. Illinois, but best wishes to you and your nanners, how long have you had these plants growing? :bananas_b
Patty in Wisc
08-17-2008, 05:19 PM
Great answers...cracked me up :ha:
I'm in Milwaukee & have 2 I.C. nannas into their 3rd summer & about 7 ft tall - inground. Can someone tell me what a "flag" leaf looks like? I know I may have to wait tll next year or longer. They grow real slow in winter in cool sunroom. Thanks
MediaHound
08-17-2008, 09:11 PM
I'm in Tallahassee. Humidity? I'm not sure what it is from a scientific standpoint, but I can tell you that when I walk outside it's like thirteen hot wet sheep jump on you and wrestle you down into a giant collander full of hot, steaming spaghetti.
And that's at night.
Fertilizer? Let's just say I've been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security due to satellite imagery readings that indicate there is an unusually high concentration of nitrates in the vicinity which in such levels is usually only linked to terrorist fertilizer-bomb factories.
Oh, and when they left, all they said was, "hey, nice banana trees. But, why aren't there any bananas on them?"
Any more questions?
I think we're gonna have some more fun around here with you around now, lol! Stop by more often, heh.
I've been searching for those very words to describe this Florida humidity... ours here a little south of you is, well, lets just say.. quite similar.
:0517:
MediaHound
08-17-2008, 09:16 PM
Great answers...cracked me up :ha:
I'm in Milwaukee & have 2 I.C. nannas into their 3rd summer & about 7 ft tall - inground. Can someone tell me what a "flag" leaf looks like? I know I may have to wait tll next year or longer. They grow real slow in winter in cool sunroom. Thanks
You will perhaps get one leaf thats about half the length of the other leaves. If your dedicated, you can catch it. I guess we can say thats the paddle. If you dont notice that, or you dont get one thats too noticeable, you'll certainly notice the flag leaf thats next after that. The plant will get one leaf thats only about a foot or so long, like a little flag waving. Next comes the pointy bud and it will fall towards one side after it emerges.
Here's (currently) 8 pages of "flag" pics in our photo gallery:
Banana Gallery - All Images (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&page=1&si=flag)
Oblofusc
08-18-2008, 09:49 AM
Rub it in why don't you. A photo gallery of flag leaves. I love how the photographer is looking DOWN at some. All of my banana plants are so tall I can't even see emerging leaves until they're poking up about three feet and I'm like 100 yards away and can kind of see their tops.
I am becoming convinced this is all a cosmic joke, or perhaps a prank somehow engineered by my ex-wife.
Maybe, if I'm lucky, I'll get the biggest flag leaf ever--three days before the first hard freeze of the year. Or, maybe I'll have a huge, record breaking bunch of bananas developing and being carefully nurtured with the right fertilizers and watering, and a week away from harvest a swarm of insects suddenly appears, decimating them up out of reach as I helplessly watch.
Yes, I will be like the Old Man and the Sea of bananas.
island cassie
08-18-2008, 10:38 AM
Haha! Oblofusc - you kill me!! But don't worry about the insects - if your nanas are that close to harvest, hack them down when you hear the insect swarm coming - they will ripen fine when you have them safe indoors!
Cassie
island cassie
08-18-2008, 11:19 AM
Hey - I've just been to check on MY hot wet sheep - and they're gone!! Just the steaming spaghetti left behind! Rustlers around!
Patty in Wisc
08-20-2008, 03:30 AM
Thanks Jarred, finally after 2 years, I know what a "flag" leaf looks like! Thanks for explaining it too.
Hey, Oblofusc, you should be a writer if you aren't already.
I can't wait for your posting when yours DOES flag. I'll race you!
We are the Old man & Woman of the Sea of Banannas!
Hot & steemy? Yes, we get that here too. I sometimes feel like I just got out of a "giant collander full of hot steemy spaghetti" too LOL.
Thirteen hot wet sheep did jump on me a few times, but I'll never admit it...that way.
Hey, why the the name Oboflusc?
buffy
08-21-2008, 07:21 PM
My Dwarf Brazilian is now over 10' tall without a flag leaf. It's been in the ground since April of 2007. You think you're frustrated? ;)
Abnshrek
12-07-2012, 12:39 PM
Now this thread cracked me up... :^)
Hammocked Banana
12-07-2012, 04:21 PM
Wonder if he got a flag leaf yet?
Abnshrek
12-08-2012, 09:35 AM
I went checked this morning... My Orinoco w/ 12.5' of p-stem just shot out a flag.. what timing..
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51617&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51617)
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