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momoese · 08-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Those last flowers are looking male to me. Pretty soon you'll have to decide whether or not to cut off the bud.

pineapplefarmerwannabe · 08-03-2010, 05:09 PM

looks great cant wait till see how fast they grow down south

LilRaverBoi · 08-03-2010, 07:58 PM

Yeah, the smaller looking fruit are probably male flowers that won't develop into fruit. Looks great so far, though!

Bob · 08-04-2010, 05:01 AM

Ok and thanks all again for the advice and encouragement. I'm convinced now after some reading that these are indeed just male flowers coming out on the last 2 groups that opened(including one that opened last night).Now I can clearly see the difference so my official total is down to 31 fingers. I'll probably give it a few days to elongate more before I cut it off and will take some more pictures .......

Anyone have a good recipe for the bud? I have one in mind thats a coconut based soup from Sri Lanka (google) but am open to suggestions.

sandy0225 · 08-04-2010, 07:16 AM

So totally cool! I'm happy for you. I know you've been wanting this for a long time now. Congratulations!

Patty in Wisc · 08-04-2010, 08:48 AM

I'm cutting my flower off today. How big are the nanas on that first hand? Could you take a pic w/ maybe a ruler alongside?

LilRaverBoi · 08-04-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty in Wisc

Could you take a pic w/ maybe a ruler alongside?

Don't let Patty fool you into sizing up your naner, Bob!

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-04-2010, 12:47 PM

Good one, Bryan!

Is there even a ruler out there though, capable of measuring something so...

nevermind!

Sure hope you'll post another shot of your fruits today, Bob...

: )

hammer · 08-04-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Ok and thanks all again for the advice and encouragement. I'm convinced now after some reading that these are indeed just male flowers coming out on the last 2 groups that opened(including one that opened last night).Now I can clearly see the difference so my official total is down to 31 fingers. I'll probably give it a few days to elongate more before I cut it off and will take some more pictures .......

Anyone have a good recipe for the bud? I have one in mind thats a coconut based soup from Sri Lanka (google) but am open to suggestions.

Very nice Bob is this your first nananers.

Bob · 08-04-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandy0225

So totally cool! I'm happy for you. I know you've been wanting this for a long time now. Congratulations!

Thanks Sandy, yeah its been a long time ..... Big Thanks to you for my first fruiting banana!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty in Wisc

I'm cutting my flower off today. How big are the nanas on that first hand? Could you take a pic w/ maybe a ruler alongside?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilRaverBoi

Don't let Patty fool you into sizing up your naner, Bob!

Yeah Bryan, I figured eventually it would come to this

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Good one, Bryan!

Is there even a ruler out there though, capable of measuring something so...

nevermind!

Sure hope you'll post another shot of your fruits today, Bob...

: )

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

Very nice Bob is this your first nananers.

Thanks Hammer, yeah this is my first one after almost 2 years growing them so I'm thrilled.

Patty and HBL........ You girls are all alike,.... this has never happened to me so.........

........I'm feeling kind of gun shy...... Patty you show yours first then I'll show mine........

and I'd better hear none of these things:

"Ahh, they're cute"
"I'm sorry"
"Can I be honest with you?"
"Maybe if we water it, it'll grow".
"Is that an optical illusion?"
"It's a good thing you have so many other talents".......etc. etc!!!!

Seriously they're still pretty small but I will take a pic with a ruler or something for scale soon and then keep documenting it's progress........right after I water it for an hour and pray!

LilRaverBoi · 08-04-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Yeah Bryan, I figured eventually it would come to this

Anyone who knows me well (or even at all) knows that I only need half an opportunity to insert inappropriate comments.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Bob, that's just too funny!

Bryan, (with a "y" of course)...

I enjoy your "inappropriate" comments and get a chuckle out of your posts.

: )

LilRaverBoi · 08-04-2010, 08:17 PM

I dunno, I kinda have to bite my tongue sometimes because I realize some members here are easily offended.....but it's hard for me to completely refrain from comments (especially if given such good set-ups!

). Just hope everyone realizes it's all in good fun!

Patty in Wisc · 08-05-2010, 10:41 AM

OK you clowns! Yeah, I'll show you mine if you show me yours LOL.
I don't know what the ave size is of IC. Mine have been growing very slow it seems. The biggest are about 3 1/2 inches now. I have A SMaller plant so I'm sure my nanas will be smaller than yours Bob.

Bananaman88 · 08-05-2010, 12:09 PM

Come on, Bob, don't be shy. There's a ruler in one of my pics in my post about my 'Cal. Gold' bloom!

Bob · 08-06-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty in Wisc

OK you clowns! Yeah, I'll show you mine if you show me yours LOL.
I don't know what the ave size is of IC. Mine have been growing very slow it seems. The biggest are about 3 1/2 inches now. I have A SMaller plant so I'm sure my nanas will be smaller than yours Bob.

ok here's mine!It's kind of small yet as well. Tomorrow I'm cutting off the bud for dinner!..... and 2 of the 3 pups.

Rats!....... knew it wasn't as big as I thought!

MediaHound · 08-06-2010, 03:20 PM

momoese · 08-07-2010, 08:17 PM

Hey Bob, your other half asked me for ideas. Yeah I know, scary thought.

Banana flower salad - Bananas.org

Bob · 08-08-2010, 06:22 AM

Thanks Mitchel, I responded in your post. I decided to wait a bit to let the stem elongate to allow for dessication so I'll wait and be trying this recipe for sure.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-08-2010, 02:15 PM

Wow, things are sure looking good, Bob. Didn't know yours would be that sizey!

Let us know how that recipe turns out for you. Being the Gourmet Chef that you are, I'm sure it'll be amazing, no doubt.

Do we have to wait another 6 days before you'll post another shot of your bananas? Now that we've all seen your measurements, you shouldn't leave us hanging!

Can't wait to see them again...

: )

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Patty in Wisc tropical nut Patty in Wisc's Photo Gallery Zone: 5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,115 BananaBucks : 407,036 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2,946 Times Was Thanked 2,510 Times in 1,203 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 69 Times	Re: I either have a flag on my OK you clowns! Yeah, I'll show you mine if you show me yours LOL. I don't know what the ave size is of IC. Mine have been growing very slow it seems. The biggest are about 3 1/2 inches now. I have A SMaller plant so I'm sure my nanas will be smaller than yours Bob. __________________ Got a lite? Patty ____ Patty in Wisc has sadly passed away 9/05/11. We will miss you Patty.

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