mari@adams.net

The Orinoco is dropping it's small bananas.....is this a normal process or is there a problem that it is dropping the small developed ones. Does too much water cause this? Are these the male flowers? [IMG][/IMG]

geissene

Looks normal, those male flowers will drop about one set each day.

mari@adams.net

When is the bud cut off or is it left on.....is the bud taking nutrient that the small banana bunches should have?

geissene

The bud needs to be about 12 inches below the last set of developing bananas before you cut it off. The stem will dry up and die back when you cut off the bud. The bud is taking resources but cutting it too early is bad.

I tried eating the bud once after watching a video on youtube. It was a lot of work to clean the flowers but interesting experience.

cincinnana

This is what your plant will do.

Short days ....long nights and drop in average temperature will cause your plants to pull back for the season.
Your little nanners look awesome...

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mari@adams.net

Thanks to everyone for all the information....our days are really getting shorter now, this week's temps days are still in the 80's, nights..60's with a high 50* thrown in....don't know how long these temps will last....September can be warm and maybe not. I'm in the midwest so anything can happen......I have been watering about every 3 days with a 17-18-28 Tomato fertilizer (1Tbs to a gal water). Can't find anything very high in potassium around my area. Have even sprayed it on the leaves.....My time is limited before I have to dig this up and put it in the basement. Is there anything I need to do to get it prepared for winter storage? Going to try and keep it all intact.

cincinnana

Do not disturb as many roots as possible as you transplant..

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mari@adams.net

So I will be digging a huge root ball when taking it in.....time to call in the neighbors for help, I am sure. How long should I leave this out before taking it in......should I wait until the nights get 50* or the days 50*. Or should I do it sooner.

tomhankies

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geissene

Anytime is fine. The plants don't grow much now so it won't matter. I'd take it out before your overnight lows hit 45

mari@adams.net

Ordered a [IMG][/IMG]Super Dwarf Cavendish and she sent 2....They arrived in great shape........Thanks, Sarah.

Sarah Brubacker

You're welcome! Glad they got there safely!

cincinnana

Great addition....they willl do well in your garden....
best

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doberso

No you are not. You have to place the Complete URL for that img between the tags. And the image MUST be hosted on a web server.

mari@adams.net

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Do you think these will fill out before I have to take the plant in?

mari@adams.net

What to do to get bananas to fill out.....how long does it take?

mari@adams.net

Do I cut the male blossom (bud) off now that the rachis is about a foot long? I was planning to do this tomorrow but wanted to make sure it is the thing to do now. Will more nutrients go into the bananas when doing this?[IMG][/IMG]

cincinnana

I would let it roll till the first frost.
Just sit back and take it in......
Watch and learn ....
Me, I am amazed at the plant when it blooms and pops a banana or two.

Enjoy the process while it happens.
Great detailed photos.

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mari@adams.net

So, is the male blossom/bud providing something for the bananas? I thought maybe they were taking something away from the bananas that the bananas need. I will let it alone unless you suggest something else.

geissene

Just enjoy the flower, if its your first time watching one.

I can't tell you how to get the fruit to fill in faster. I imagine it won't be easy at this time of year but give it a try!