First Bunch

Boca Banana · 07-25-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm Larry and I would like to say hello to everybody. I'm from Boca Raton Florida and I'm very new to growing Banana's. I received a Misi Luki Banana pup about 2 years ago and it's put out many shoots but no Banana's. This year I started fertilizing it on a regular basis and now I have my first bunch. I've attached a picture. When do I cut them down and how do you know when they are ready?

Abnshrek · 07-25-2010, 06:00 PM

Hello Larry & Welcome to the Org. from the Sportsman's Paradise. :^) There has been a serious discussion on which kind of Misi Luki folks had, just search Misi Luki select, and read the thread. Should be similar to any other ladyfinger but I'm sure a Master of Banana's will have real input. :^) Congrat's on the Banana's :^)

CoryS · 07-25-2010, 07:10 PM

Welcome to Bananas.org! I'm new to growing banana plants but here's a link that might help. The map at the bottom shows what members grow that type of banana plant.
Congrats on the bananas!

Musa Misi Luki - Bananas Wiki

LilRaverBoi · 07-25-2010, 09:44 PM

Welcome to the site! Your bananas look great! I believe the protocol on picking fruit is to wait till the first few start to change color, then you can cut it down and allow them all to ripen (eating them once they look ready). Looks like yours will need to fill-out a bit more, but you've definitely got a tasty treat on the way! Enjoy the site!

cherokee_greg · 07-25-2010, 10:24 PM

Welcome from California

saltydad · 07-26-2010, 12:32 AM

Welcome Larry, and mazel tov on your first bunch!! A hearty hello from Maryland.

CValentine · 07-26-2010, 01:21 AM

Glad to have you with us Larry!!
I'm in Zone 8a & can't wait to see a BUNCH like that!!! Awesome!!

Welcome from Zone 8a, SC Texas!!! ~Cheryl

Boca Banana · 07-26-2010, 08:48 AM

Thank you all for such a warm welcome. Lots of great information here. I look forward to being able to contribute in the future.

Caloosamusa · 07-26-2010, 12:14 PM

Welcome Larry to Bananas dot org, from the other coast (Florida)!!

momoese · 07-26-2010, 12:24 PM

Depending on location and weather conditions they will be ready for harvest 4-7 months from the time the blossom opened. For me here in So Cal it's 6-7 months. Pitangadiego (Jon) recommends writing the date when the flower opened on the p-stem with permanent marker to help keep track. When they plump up and you think they are getting ready you can always remove a hand and bring them inside to ripen, or just wait for a few fingers to turn yellow then either harvest as they ripen or cut the whole bunch and hang it up.

Bob · 07-26-2010, 03:07 PM

Congrats on the bunch and welcome aboard.... looking great.

07-25-2010, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-25-2010, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-26-2010, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
CValentine Prolific Epistemologist CValentine 's Photo Gallery Location: Bell County, Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Che Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,846 BananaBucks : 222,313 Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Thanks" 7,127 Times Was Thanked 1,782 Times in 625 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 362 Times	Re: First Bunch Glad to have you with us Larry!! I'm in Zone 8a & can't wait to see a BUNCH like that!!! Awesome!! Welcome from Zone 8a, SC Texas!!! ~Cheryl __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

07-26-2010, 08:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boca Banana Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 BananaBucks : 9,776 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: First Bunch Thank you all for such a warm welcome. Lots of great information here. I look forward to being able to contribute in the future.

07-26-2010, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Caloosamusa Caloosamusa's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,578 BananaBucks : 33,223 Feedback: 1 / 67% Said "Thanks" 3,829 Times Was Thanked 1,556 Times in 675 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 334 Times	Re: First Bunch Welcome Larry to Bananas dot org, from the other coast (Florida)!!

07-26-2010, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
momoese Banana grower momoese's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,593 BananaBucks : 21,920 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,763 Times Was Thanked 10,896 Times in 3,314 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 730 Times	Re: First Bunch Depending on location and weather conditions they will be ready for harvest 4-7 months from the time the blossom opened. For me here in So Cal it's 6-7 months. Pitangadiego (Jon) recommends writing the date when the flower opened on the p-stem with permanent marker to help keep track. When they plump up and you think they are getting ready you can always remove a hand and bring them inside to ripen, or just wait for a few fingers to turn yellow then either harvest as they ripen or cut the whole bunch and hang it up.

07-26-2010, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,529 BananaBucks : 260,572 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,550 Times Was Thanked 4,062 Times in 1,695 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: First Bunch Congrats on the bunch and welcome aboard.... looking great. __________________

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