Greetings!
 

My name is Rick and I have lived in Richwood, New Jersey for almost 30 years. Our claim to fame in Richwood is peaches, as many acres are grown here. I started with Musa basjoo 4 or 5 years ago and have been very successful in getting them to overwinter here either with or without protection. From my original mother plant, which is currently 7 feet tall on 6/6/08 I have removed probably 20 or so plants, grew them awhile and then gave them to friends. I got a most unexpected but pleasant surprise recently when I inspected my plants trying to "Get started" for this growing season. I have an area that has 5 plants growing in it and the foliage on one just didn't look normal. I was thrilled to determine that this plant, who I have named "Matilda", was preparing to bloom. As I write this, there are 2 rows of flowers present, and I am hoping that pollenation will occur.

I have always enjoyed growing stuff and the tougher the challenge, the better I like it.

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Great to hear about your flowers. Please post some pics. Welcome to the best banana site on the web!

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Welcome Rick!!!:banana_ba
Congratulations on your bloom!!!:bananajoy:
I know Matilda has made you proud!!!:2223::2223::2223::2223::2223::2223:

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great time of the year it should have plenty of time to ripen before winter, great job Rick

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Welcome and Congrats!!

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welcome to the nana org!:pinkskirtnaner:

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Ok, try some FRUITING naners!

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Hey Welcome!!!!
CONGRATS on Miss Matilda!!! That is very cool!! I hope you will post some pics so we all get a chance to enjoy her beauty... You have indeed found a wonderful place full of wonderful people... I look forward to seeing you around!!!
Kylie

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Welcome aboard! You know, of course, that if you start with fruiting nanners you will never ever stop....

Please post pix of Matilda, she sounds lovely!