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Worm_Farmer
04-09-2009, 07:19 PM
I am thinking it might be the Flag Leaf, is a flower going to pop out soon? I wish the Plant had more leafs on it. Will the energy from the pups leafs help the main P-stem?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=16560&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16560)

Sailfish
04-09-2009, 08:12 PM
Just my limited experience speaking, but if you only have those 3.5 leaves I think it may be difficult to ripen fruit.

I know on the plants I had that produced fruit, I seemed to have gotten a smaller leaf before the flag. The flag always looked like.....a small flag(leaf), not very big at all and almost at the same time the flower was really close behind it.
In fact last weeks flag on my prayinghands didn't even open, the flower pushed up with it.

either way . looks like something may bec oming your way in a week.

austinl01
04-09-2009, 08:18 PM
I think it is! Congratulations!!!

sunfish
05-13-2009, 07:47 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17320&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17320&ppuser=2868)


Possible flag leaf ? What do you think.

just j
05-13-2009, 08:02 PM
looks like it to me u will know for sue real soon congrates

sunfish
05-13-2009, 08:11 PM
Thanks.I am pretty sure it is.The leaf before this one was shorter an wider than the rest. This is one of my unidentified plants.

ArchAngeL01
05-13-2009, 08:35 PM
looks like it to me as well! congrats!!!:nanadrink:

just j
05-13-2009, 09:38 PM
Thanks.I am pretty sure it is.The leaf before this one was shorter an wider than the rest. This is one of my unidentified plants.

post some pics of the bloom when it comes someone will be able to tell what it is

sunfish
05-18-2009, 10:56 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17489&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17489&ppuser=2868)

Getting ready to flower

sunfish
05-25-2009, 12:59 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17682&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17682&ppuser=2868)


Update on bloom

kaczercat
05-25-2009, 02:22 PM
Very nice pictures :) - great job !!!

alexizhere19
05-26-2009, 08:11 AM
yo gotta love that it is awesome. now the wait begins

sunfish
05-26-2009, 08:14 AM
This will be my first so it's pretty cool.

sunfish
05-29-2009, 05:24 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17875&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17875&ppuser=2868)


Update on bloom. I am 90% sure this is a Goldfinger.

Patty in Wisc
05-29-2009, 06:06 PM
Looks like you have it staked up. Could you post a pic of how you staked it - maybe a little further away?
Congrats!!!

WormFarmer, how is yours doing?

Worm_Farmer
05-29-2009, 06:08 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17875&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17875&ppuser=2868)


Update on bloom. I am 90% sure this is a Goldfinger.

WOW, that bloom is SO much bigger then mine is.

sunfish
05-29-2009, 06:24 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17876&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17876&ppuser=2868)


This plant was already leaning so I figured I better help it some.I just used two lodge poles with a heavy piece of rubber between them.

Chironex
05-29-2009, 07:25 PM
Way to go! A thrilling moment indeed!

enigma99a
05-29-2009, 11:13 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17875&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17875&ppuser=2868)


Update on bloom. I am 90% sure this is a Goldfinger.

You know what is sad... I was trying to guess what it was and assumed it was a goldfinger and noticed you also said Goldfinger. I know these varieties too well haha. It's going to be awesome tasting!

sunfish
05-31-2009, 12:15 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17901&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17901&ppuser=2868)


flower update

kaczercat
05-31-2009, 01:16 PM
Amazing pics Tony , how long have you had this plant? like up till the time of the flower. age wise >?

sunfish
05-31-2009, 01:20 PM
I got it as a two foot pup June of 08.

kaczercat
05-31-2009, 02:58 PM
sweet!!

sunfish
06-07-2009, 04:29 PM
Latest pic's



http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=18116&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18116&ppuser=2868)


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=18114&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18114&ppuser=2868)

sunfish
06-15-2009, 11:25 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=18375&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18375&ppuser=2868)


update on Goldfinger fruit

Bananaman88
06-15-2009, 11:28 AM
:woohoonaner: Looking good!

CookieCows
06-15-2009, 01:32 PM
Yum!! Congrats!!

sunfish
06-15-2009, 01:38 PM
Thanks

damaclese
06-15-2009, 05:33 PM
no thank you sunfish thats awesome looking gives me hope here in my desert home in Nevada

buckeye5755
06-30-2009, 09:28 PM
Nice pics...Keep us posted!

frog7994
06-30-2009, 09:37 PM
great!

alexizhere19
06-30-2009, 09:59 PM
awesome

Patty in Wisc
06-30-2009, 10:51 PM
How many fingers? Congrats!

sunfish
06-30-2009, 11:40 PM
Seventy fingers.

Patty in Wisc
07-01-2009, 12:18 AM
Wow!!

ArchAngeL01
07-01-2009, 02:09 PM
YAY! congratulations :woohoonaner::birthdaynana:

sunfish
07-03-2009, 02:53 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=18945&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18945&ppuser=2868)


Goldfinger update

Not complaining but why such a big blossom and so few fingers

sunfish
07-27-2009, 04:50 PM
Flag leaf on unknown



http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19919&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19919&ppuser=2868)

LilRaverBoi
07-27-2009, 05:12 PM
Great pictures! Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labors!

lorax
07-27-2009, 05:13 PM
Such a big blossom with so few fingers, because you're meant to cut it off and eat it!

sunfish
07-27-2009, 05:21 PM
I might just try that.

Bob
07-27-2009, 05:22 PM
Wish I had a bunch that big! :woohoonaner:

jjjankovsky
08-02-2009, 10:13 AM
"Such a big blossom with so few fingers, because you're meant to cut it off and eat it!"

so, Beth...eat the flower? any particular types? how to cook?

i'm sure it's been covered before, but, pleeese...

Bob
08-02-2009, 10:21 AM
I've tried a few of these since they sell flowers all year at the Asian Markets here.
Banana Flower Soup Recipe: Preparing a Delicious Sri Lankan Soup with Coconut and Shrimp | Suite101.com (http://indian-food.suite101.com/article.cfm/banana_flower_soup_recipe)
Banana Flower Side Dish Recipe: A Tasty and Filling Indian and Thai With Tamarind | Suite101.com (http://indian-food.suite101.com/article.cfm/banana_flower_side_dish_recipe)
Banana blossom - Recipes Wiki (http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Banana_blossom)

Most of these are Indian, once you get the feel of it creating your own recipes come easily.

jjjankovsky
08-02-2009, 11:47 AM
maybe i'm off topic, but more on that flower to eat...

it was unclear if the entire flower is used...that would mean the entire life of that pseudostem went into one soup??

also, are you folk cutting off the flower after the fruit is set?

Bob
08-02-2009, 12:02 PM
When I've mad them I trim the ends and outermost leaves and use the rest. I buy mine but, believe that's what most people do when they get fruit.

sbl
08-02-2009, 02:03 PM
maybe i'm off topic, but more on that flower to eat...

it was unclear if the entire flower is used...that would mean the entire life of that pseudostem went into one soup??

also, are you folk cutting off the flower after the fruit is set?

Yes, when the female flowers are finished you will start getting male flowers that will drop off after they bloom. Allow at least 6 inches of the peduncle to grow past the last hand before cutting the rest of the flower for cooking. Be careful not to get any of the sticky latex on your hands or anything you do not want stained.

jjjankovsky
08-02-2009, 05:34 PM
one last question...actually two...

which parts of the remaining bloom end up as food

any varieties not good food sources?

sbl
08-02-2009, 07:26 PM
The actual flowers and the white or cream colored part in the middle. You peel the purple sheaths off, keeping the flowers, until you get to where the sheaths are tender and cream colored--then use the whole thing. Some varieties are better than others--some are very astringent.

jjjankovsky
08-02-2009, 07:52 PM
i think i'll stick with boc choy, etc...

unless...in mexico, the locals call the banana they sell to the world market, 'comercial'..., i have lots of those to practice wth...especially if somebody here knows the 'garden variety' stuff that is eventually sold at Safeway...??...i think that's what's on the big trucks leaving around here...

sunfish
08-16-2009, 05:47 PM
Goldfinger fruit today.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=21306&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21306&ppuser=2868)