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Njoynit
10-01-2008, 10:05 AM
I've had this plant for about 4 years maybe 5.Last year I dug it for a new bed and put in GH& dragged to placement.Its FLOWERING:nanadrink::nanadrink:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=13685&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13685)


I know its hardy in my area SE Tx Zone 8b coastal.


I'd like to know how long till fruit?
If ediable?
should I do anything to it right now?It got a slight lean from IKE passing by.That flower bud kind of snuck up on me and smacked me wide awake.I Had to have power to notice it...lol:ha:

I loaded a picture in the gallery under banana flowers.That button below don't seem to be working.
Thanks

Bananaman88
10-01-2008, 12:16 PM
From the pics you posted it certainly seems to be an edible type. Can't say for sure which one, though. Unfortunately, with it flowering and setting fruit so late I doubt that the fruit will have time to mature before cool weather sets in. It typically takes around 4 months from the time the first fruit appears for them to ripen. I'd let them go and see what you get though. It can't hurt but 4 months from today puts you at Feb. 1st.

Chironex
10-01-2008, 08:25 PM
Good luck with your fruit, I am not knowledgeable enough to identify it for you. If you can post another pic or two of the pstem and leaves, it may help.