Question about height

Deadon2 · 03-12-2018, 06:47 PM

I couldn't find a sticky that answered this.

When we are referencing banana height, what are we referring to?

Is it the total height of the plant, or are we talking about the top of the pseudo stem. By top, I mean the height at which the inflorescence emerges.

cincinnana · 03-12-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadon2

I couldn't find a sticky that answered this.

When we are referencing banana height, what are we referring to?

Is it the total height of the plant, or are we talking about the top of the pseudo stem. By top, I mean the height at which the inflorescence emerges.

Thx for the question.....I am confused also...

For me .. I go by height of last leaf... measured from the typical apex of the leaf.

Some are smaller while others are longer.....typical

But .....sometimes you get a ginger...

kaczercat · 03-12-2018, 07:46 PM

Yes I was always taught to measure stem height, no leaves included. So where you would see to the top of the bud come out.

Jose263 · 03-13-2018, 06:41 PM

What kaczercat said.

a.hulva@coxinet.net · 03-15-2018, 09:52 PM

I always measure from the ground to the top of the stem. No leaves. I always add at least a foot just to pump up my egotistical. Nobody ever believes me anyway.

HMelendez · 03-16-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by a.hulva@coxinet.net

I always measure from the ground to the top of the stem. No leaves. I always add at least a foot just to pump up my egotistical. Nobody ever believes me anyway.

I believe you Al!.........

pitangadiego · 03-16-2018, 03:45 PM

Supposedly height is to top of pseudostem, or the highest point of the arch in the banana flower stalk and do NOT include leaves.

Heights listed as (910) at webebananas.com are actual heights measured in that fashion in my yard. Others listed there are from other sources and may or may not have been done in that manner. Some clearly must include leaves in their height.

Knowing the pseudostem height is very important for determining how close you plant is to flowering.

Deadon2 · 03-17-2018, 01:35 AM

I'm gonna go with arch of banana flower stalk. That splits the difference, and makes sense. Winner winner, chicken dinner.

cincinnana · 03-17-2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by a.hulva@coxinet.net

I always measure from the ground to the top of the stem. No leaves. I always add at least a foot just to pump up my egotistical. Nobody ever believes me anyway.

I have seen your pics....amazing.

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Originally Posted by HMelendez

I believe you Al!.........

I do too.!!

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Originally Posted by pitangadiego

Supposedly height is to top of pseudostem, or the highest point of the arch in the banana flower stalk and do NOT include leaves.
Some clearly must include leaves in their height.

Knowing the pseudostem height is very important for determining how close you plant is to flowering.

Guilty as charged. I was measuring the wrong way.

aruzinsky · 05-13-2018, 12:50 PM

So, don't try to grow a 10 foot high banana plant in a 10 foot high greenhouse.

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Deadon2 Zone: 10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 3,095 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Question about height I'm gonna go with arch of banana flower stalk. That splits the difference, and makes sense. Winner winner, chicken dinner.

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