The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics)

jen · 01-18-2009, 02:08 PM

I am so excited! I looked out the window and saw a yellow banana!!! OMG! It happened. I'm so freaking excited I can't stand it. I'm coming up on 5 and 1/2 months and I just didn't think they were going to ripen. So here are the pictures (that is if I remember how to post them still?) AND now what do I do???!! hee hee Should I just let them ripen and pick them one by one or hand by hand. Or should I cut off that hand now and let it ripen inside. OR should I cut the whole thing down? This is my first fruit buch on my first banana tree. I'm so excited!

I would have not made it this far if it wasn't for this forum. I was talked through this every step of the way. Thanks everyone!

Jack Daw · 01-18-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jen

I am so excited! I looked out the window and saw a yellow banana!!! OMG! It happened. I'm so freaking excited I can't stand it. I'm coming up on 5 and 1/2 months and I just didn't think they were going to ripen. So here are the pictures (that is if I remember how to post them still?) AND now what do I do???!! hee hee Should I just let them ripen and pick them one by one or hand by hand. Or should I cut off that hand now and let it ripen inside. OR should I cut the whole thing down? This is my first fruit buch on my first banana tree. I'm so excited!

I would have not made it this far if it wasn't for this forum. I was talked through this every step of the way. Thanks everyone!

Nice, get it of the trea and eaaaaaaaaaaaat

buzzwinder · 01-18-2009, 02:37 PM

Great pics Jen, Congrats!

jen · 01-18-2009, 02:39 PM

Here are two more pictures. The sun is brighter now so I think these might be better pictures. It looks like it's the second hand not the first. Is that normal. In fact the first hand looks to be the greenest of all of them.

Jen

Worm_Farmer · 01-18-2009, 02:59 PM

Very nice!!
I wish I knew the answer to you question also. My first thought is it let it ripen on the tree, but I see everyone else cutting the entire bunch down at once. What kind of Banana is it? I have been told some types you cut them all down some you just let them ripen on the plant.

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 03:06 PM

You can cut down the entire bunch now and hang it to let them ripen. I can "see" the smile on your face! Enjoy!

Jack Daw · 01-18-2009, 03:15 PM

I said below, get it off the trea and EAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

Worm_Farmer · 01-18-2009, 03:59 PM

So then as a rule of thumb, wait till one fruit turns yellow then cut the bunch?

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 04:05 PM

Pretty much true for most varieties, although some prefer a longer hang time for ripening. Some of the red bananas need to hang until they are nearly black. Some are ripe when they are green, so it varies by type. But as a general rule, yes, when the first fruit yellows, you can cut the bunch and hang it somewhere protected to keep bugs, birds, etc away from them while they ripen. It may also help reduce the chances of splitting in certain varieties.

island cassie · 01-18-2009, 04:20 PM

Jen - congratulations!! It is soooo exciting when the first finger turns yellow - always a thrill! Enjoy eating them and passing the fruit you can't eat to friends and family!

jen · 01-18-2009, 06:25 PM

Thanks! I will cut it down and hang it. I'm not sure how or where but I will. Should I hand it inside my house? Or outside? Do I need to cut it pretty far up in case the stem starts dying before they ripen? Sorry I'm such a newbie to all this.

Oh and our best guess is it's a Mysore.

Jen

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 06:38 PM

Yes, give yourself as long of a handle as you can. Hang it in your garage if you want or on the back porch, unless you get an unexpected cold snap. Hang is somewhere that the critters can't get to it.

pitangadiego · 01-18-2009, 06:39 PM

Cut off a hand, and bring it indoors. It will ripen faster that way. Then cut another in a few days, etc. That wil spread out your harvest. Otherwise, you will have to eat a lot of bananas real fast.

jen · 01-18-2009, 07:43 PM

THANKS!!! Here we go. I just cut the hand.

Woo Hoo! I'm so excited!

Jen

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 08:21 PM

Now THAT'S a proud and happy smile! Good for you Jen!

pharazon · 01-18-2009, 09:01 PM

Congrats on the babi..I mean, bananas!

chong · 01-18-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Worm_Farmer

So then as a rule of thumb, wait till one fruit turns yellow then cut the bunch?

That's what most home growers do. Keeping them on the plant runs the risk of splitting the skin on some of the fruits because it continues to take in nutrients. Watering or rain will exacerbate the risk. Better to cut the bunch down now.

MediaHound · 01-18-2009, 10:47 PM

Congrats Jen, I'm really happy for you!
Whatever you decide to do, you have a lot of bananas to eat and probably some to give away! Next thing they will want though is their very own plant, and soon enough you will be recruiting new members for Bananas.org, lol.
Enjoy! You did the best thing of all which is taking plenty of pics! Now it's time to dive into the recipe section of the site

momoese · 01-19-2009, 12:14 AM

Congrats on the ripe fruit!! It doesn't happen with all varieties but some like my Pisang Klotek split easily, especially with rapid climate change EDIT: (I meant weather change as in cold to hot and back again, you know what I mean!) like we just experienced here in So Cal. About 95% of this bunch split.

chong · 01-19-2009, 12:58 AM

Mitchel,
In spite of the fruits splitting, they look yummy! Congratulations to you, too!

Chong

01-18-2009, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
jen jen's Photo Gallery Zone: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 215 BananaBucks : 67,421 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 174 Times in 66 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics) I am so excited! I looked out the window and saw a yellow banana!!! OMG! It happened. I'm so freaking excited I can't stand it. I'm coming up on 5 and 1/2 months and I just didn't think they were going to ripen. So here are the pictures (that is if I remember how to post them still?) AND now what do I do???!! hee hee Should I just let them ripen and pick them one by one or hand by hand. Or should I cut off that hand now and let it ripen inside. OR should I cut the whole thing down? This is my first fruit buch on my first banana tree. I'm so excited! I would have not made it this far if it wasn't for this forum. I was talked through this every step of the way. Thanks everyone!

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01-18-2009, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
jen jen's Photo Gallery Zone: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 215 BananaBucks : 67,421 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 174 Times in 66 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics) Here are two more pictures. The sun is brighter now so I think these might be better pictures. It looks like it's the second hand not the first. Is that normal. In fact the first hand looks to be the greenest of all of them. Jen

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Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,788 BananaBucks : 121,722 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,406 Times in 808 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics) Pretty much true for most varieties, although some prefer a longer hang time for ripening. Some of the red bananas need to hang until they are nearly black. Some are ripe when they are green, so it varies by type. But as a general rule, yes, when the first fruit yellows, you can cut the bunch and hang it somewhere protected to keep bugs, birds, etc away from them while they ripen. It may also help reduce the chances of splitting in certain varieties. __________________ Scot

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jen jen's Photo Gallery Zone: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 215 BananaBucks : 67,421 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 174 Times in 66 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics) Thanks! I will cut it down and hang it. I'm not sure how or where but I will. Should I hand it inside my house? Or outside? Do I need to cut it pretty far up in case the stem starts dying before they ripen? Sorry I'm such a newbie to all this. Oh and our best guess is it's a Mysore. Jen

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