History Repeats

Simply Bananas · 08-05-2009, 03:54 AM

Nearly one year ago I posted this pic in my gallery of an Orinoco that was super small and only had male flowers.

To the right of the flower above is the p-stem which is blooming this year.

This plant struggled to "get up" this spring after the winter. So far there are 3 fingers.

Both plants bloomed at nearly the same height.

sbl · 08-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Do you think you have a mutation that is a new dwarf? Do you think it might be more productive if pushed a little more? How cold hardy i it?

Simply Bananas · 08-05-2009, 08:05 AM

I think this is a symptom of too much cold. As you can see, the one just "growing" and not fruiting are robust.

I am just amazed that they will fruit under these conditions.

island cassie · 08-05-2009, 08:51 AM

I see where you cut it down to take it in for the winter - would it be possible to leave it a bit taller, or pot it indoors in the spring to give it a head start? Congratulations on getting some fruit and you will have to support it really well now.

Simply Bananas · 08-05-2009, 08:58 AM

I only cut it when it showed no growth after the winter. I also cut it in increments of 5-6 inches. The orinocos here were late to start growing for some reason as usually they are one of the first. Ice Creams-Raja Puris Sabas et al were way ahead of the orinocos

A lady at the Charleston Farmer's Market told me her ex-husband would kick the banana stumps in March, to 'wake them up'. Then she chuckled, and said that he was also a drunk.

I'm going to kick them next spring and then have a drink.

island cassie · 08-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Haha! Whatever works for you! Definitely worth a try!

08-05-2009, 03:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-05-2009, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
sbl sbl's Photo Gallery Location: Pensacola, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 8/9 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,013 BananaBucks : 80,091 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 177 Times Was Thanked 733 Times in 395 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 154 Times	Re: History Repeats Do you think you have a mutation that is a new dwarf? Do you think it might be more productive if pushed a little more? How cold hardy i it?

08-05-2009, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Simply Bananas Formerly known as porkpi Simply Bananas's Photo Gallery Location: James Island SC Find me on the map! Zone: 8b-9a Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 854 BananaBucks : 356,118 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 478 Times Was Thanked 1,191 Times in 335 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 458 Times	Re: History Repeats I think this is a symptom of too much cold. As you can see, the one just "growing" and not fruiting are robust. I am just amazed that they will fruit under these conditions. __________________ Afterall...doesn't everyone want a bigger Banana? Our Banana Videos On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCii..._p_tJVXZOHAdRA

08-05-2009, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
island cassie island cassie's Photo Gallery Location: Dominican Republic Find me on the map! Zone: 11+ I guess Name: Island Cassie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,170 BananaBucks : 485,299 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,708 Times Was Thanked 2,079 Times in 874 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 416 Times	Re: History Repeats I see where you cut it down to take it in for the winter - would it be possible to leave it a bit taller, or pot it indoors in the spring to give it a head start? Congratulations on getting some fruit and you will have to support it really well now.

08-05-2009, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Simply Bananas Formerly known as porkpi Simply Bananas's Photo Gallery Location: James Island SC Find me on the map! Zone: 8b-9a Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 854 BananaBucks : 356,118 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 478 Times Was Thanked 1,191 Times in 335 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 458 Times	Re: History Repeats I only cut it when it showed no growth after the winter. I also cut it in increments of 5-6 inches. The orinocos here were late to start growing for some reason as usually they are one of the first. Ice Creams-Raja Puris Sabas et al were way ahead of the orinocos A lady at the Charleston Farmer's Market told me her ex-husband would kick the banana stumps in March, to 'wake them up'. Then she chuckled, and said that he was also a drunk. I'm going to kick them next spring and then have a drink. __________________ Afterall...doesn't everyone want a bigger Banana? Our Banana Videos On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCii..._p_tJVXZOHAdRA

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island cassie island cassie's Photo Gallery Location: Dominican Republic Find me on the map! Zone: 11+ I guess Name: Island Cassie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,170 BananaBucks : 485,299 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,708 Times Was Thanked 2,079 Times in 874 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 416 Times	Re: History Repeats Haha! Whatever works for you! Definitely worth a try!

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