Bananas.org

Welcome to the Bananas.org forums.

You're currently viewing our message boards as a guest which gives you limited access to participate in discussions and access our other features such as our wiki and photo gallery. By joining our community, you'll have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos, and access many other special features. Registration is fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Go Back   Bananas.org > Banana Forum > Banana Identification
Register Photo Gallery Classifieds Wiki Chat Map Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Banana Identification Mystery Nanner? This is where you can get help to identify your banana plants. Upload some pics to your gallery and post a thread and let everyone know as much info that you have of the plant.


Members currently in the chatroom: 0
The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009.
No one is currently using the chat.

Reply   Email this Page Email this Page
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-19-2016, 08:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
Location: Rincon Puerto Rico
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 12,800
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 15 Times
Was Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Red Bananas! ID assistance please

New to bananas and have a few different varieties that I have picked up from neighbors and friends but I don't know what varieties they are.

This plant is probably 15 feet tall or so. Produces these red skinned bananas that I would describe as a bit creamy and delicious. Work well in smoothies!

http://www.lifetransplanet.com/wp-co...ed-Bananas.jpg

Also as a side question. Should I cut off the flower at the end once the bunch has established? I've heard that it will promote growth of the bananas.
Señor Pavo is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Señor Pavo

Join Bananas.org Today!

Are you a banana plant enthusiast? Then we hope you will join the community. You will gain access to post, create threads, private message, upload images, join groups and more.

Bananas.org is owned and operated by fellow banana plant enthusiasts. We strive to offer a non-commercial community to learn and share information. Receive all three issues from Volume 1 of Bananas Magazine with your membership:
   

Join Bananas.org Today! - Click Here


Sponsors

Old 05-19-2016, 03:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
JP
 
Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec
Zone: 4
Name: JP
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,225
BananaBucks : 147,332
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,953 Times
Was Thanked 1,690 Times in 815 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 304 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Not sure what it is... Check the wiki. Some say cut it, some don't... I'm not sure either.
Nice plant though. Congrats!
JP is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To JP
Said thanks:
Old 05-20-2016, 09:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
Location: Rincon Puerto Rico
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 12,800
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 15 Times
Was Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Thanks for directing me to the wiki. This is what I found:

"However, eventually, you’ll notice that no more fruit are developing and that you are only getting flowers that fall off. These are the male flowers and the bud should now be cut off just below the last fruit so that the plant will put its energy into developing the fruit rather than wasting it on flowers."
Señor Pavo is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Señor Pavo
Old 05-20-2016, 10:43 AM   #4 (permalink)
JP
 
Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec
Zone: 4
Name: JP
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,225
BananaBucks : 147,332
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,953 Times
Was Thanked 1,690 Times in 815 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 304 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

No problem. There's a ton of info in there.
JP is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To JP
Said thanks:
Old 05-20-2016, 06:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
Location: Rincon Puerto Rico
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 12,800
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 15 Times
Was Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

This could be it.

Musa Jamaican Red - Bananas Wiki
Señor Pavo is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Señor Pavo
Said thanks:
Sponsors

Old 05-20-2016, 06:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
JP
 
Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec
Zone: 4
Name: JP
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,225
BananaBucks : 147,332
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,953 Times
Was Thanked 1,690 Times in 815 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 304 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Looks like it. You see, wiki.
JP is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To JP
Old 05-25-2016, 06:07 AM   #7 (permalink)
The Banana Gang Enforcer
 
HMelendez's Avatar
 
Zone: 10B-11
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,750
BananaBucks : 192,027
Feedback: 5 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 11,104 Times
Was Thanked 5,278 Times in 1,618 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 737 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Senor Pavo:


Crystal clear and beautiful beaches in Rincon, Puerto Rico!....been there!...

Check the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Catalog Of Musa Accessions.......

It was prior posted by one of the most experienced forum member, Gabe15 on 12/24/2015 "USDA banana germplasm catalog" (Main Banana Discussion Section)

https://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=25767


Page 99 to 104.....hopefully it helps!....


Nice to see more folks from PR in the forum!....Can you post more pictures of your musa varieties?....I am growing the PR Tall Morado banana!....It is still far away from flowering!.....
__________________

Last edited by HMelendez : 05-25-2016 at 06:14 AM.
HMelendez is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To HMelendez
Old 05-26-2016, 06:41 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
Location: Rincon Puerto Rico
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 12,800
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 15 Times
Was Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

I have about 4 or 5 different varieties but I don't know what type they are. I am sure I'll be posting here more often as I get more time. PR is wonderful!!

I've not even heard of the PR Tall Morado!?
Señor Pavo is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Señor Pavo
Said thanks:
Old 05-31-2016, 01:28 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
Location: Rincon Puerto Rico
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 12,800
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 15 Times
Was Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: Red Bananas! ID assistance please

Update:

I check the TARS banana catalog and they are either:

Cuban Red or Morado

Thanks again HMelendez for the link. That is a pretty valuable resource!
Señor Pavo is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Señor Pavo
Said thanks:
Reply   Email this Page Email this Page






Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
more banana id assistance eddiemunozep Banana Identification 3 11-12-2013 05:13 PM
Banana ID Assistance Needed ? DisneyButterfly1 Banana Identification 10 11-05-2013 08:48 AM
Banana ID Assistance figtree790266 Banana Identification 1 08-21-2013 11:43 AM
Need ID assistance Dalmatiansoap Other Plants 4 04-07-2013 03:53 AM
Plant identification assistance needed chiquitawannabe Banana Identification 5 07-16-2006 08:15 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:30 AM.





All content © Bananas.org & the respective author.