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07-01-2008, 11:11 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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California Gold flag leaf!
Hello everyone!
I first had a suspicion that my California Gold was going to bloom, 2 or 3 days ago, when the emerging leaf was unraveling really quickly. It looked shorter than the others, but this is the "first" flag which is only a few inches shorter, and I actually had to measure the leaf to prove myself right. The results, in inches, on various leaves going from oldest to newest are: 38, 39, 41, 36(newest one). Now, I can see the "second" flag emerging and it looks to be of actual substance, and I should be able to get a good picture of this "second" flag before I go on vacation this Saturday. Will I need to use a PVC stake on this, 5 foot tall, banana? Thanks! And this will be my first edible to bloom, I hope I can harvest the fruits of my labor! |
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07-01-2008, 11:36 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
congrats on your bloom Taylor, i know your loveing it....yea lets see pics when you can dude
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07-01-2008, 11:57 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Way to go Taylor!
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07-01-2008, 12:57 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Way to go, Taylor. I don't know the answer to your question though.
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07-01-2008, 01:23 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Good for you! How long did it take from planting the pup til bloom?
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07-01-2008, 01:27 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
A little less than 3 years! But take into consideration it was growing in Gabe's greenhouse, then shipped here, then winter 2 winters. It never was actually in the ground until last year.
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07-01-2008, 04:01 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Taylor !!!! Congrats!
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07-02-2008, 04:10 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Way to go Taylor,hope you bear many fruits!
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07-02-2008, 06:43 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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congrats taylor!!!!
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07-02-2008, 09:41 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
let us know how they taste! Congrats
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07-02-2008, 10:26 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Taylor, that's AWESOME!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures!!!!!!!!
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07-05-2008, 11:03 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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Yes, picture please...
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07-05-2008, 03:01 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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Congrats Taylor!!!!
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07-07-2008, 05:57 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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Hey all,
I am on vacation now, so I can't get any pics! I will when I get home. |
07-07-2008, 11:26 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Congratulations on good growing in a challenging environment, Taylor!
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07-08-2008, 02:08 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Good Job Taylor!!!!!!
Be glad and proud if mine should EVER FLOWER!!
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07-08-2008, 03:48 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Congrats, Taylor. I can't wait to see the pics.
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07-22-2008, 01:45 PM | #18 (permalink) |
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Update!
It is a HUGE flower... |
07-22-2008, 01:46 PM | #19 (permalink) |
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
Wow!!! Let me know when one of your pups is ready to trade with!!!! I've got several ready and waiting for you!
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Re: California Gold flag leaf!
WOW!!!
You're gonna need to dig a hole like Harvey did |
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