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voyager · 11-24-2013, 09:12 PM

I've slowed down on getting all the banana plants cleared and opened up.
Too many other things that need to be gotten done right now, what with just getting moved in.
And, if I'm honest, It's hard work with all the other plantings on the lot that are also begging for attention.

So with that said, here are photos of the 1st group, the one with the blossom opening up.
The 1st 2 photos show 7 plants and 1 pup in the group.

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The 2nd two photos are of the blossom and the flowers on the first hand.

The larger plants are about 5 to 6 foot at the growing top [base of the leaves].

My assumption is that they're what is locally called apple bananas.
Can anyone confirm or correct?

Can the setting of fruit be enhanced by hand pollination?

I'll follow with more to ID as I get the other clumps cleaned up.
I have started on 2 of the remaining clumps but have not finished them yet.
When I do, I'll be back with more photos and questions.
One of the red plants has a bunch on it.
Not only has my banana boat left, it is pulling into port.

11-24-2013, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
voyager Location: Pahoa, Big Island, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12a Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 54 BananaBucks : 39,272 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 36 Times Was Thanked 78 Times in 36 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	OK, Here is the first of 4 or 5 groups I'd like to get ID'd I've slowed down on getting all the banana plants cleared and opened up. Too many other things that need to be gotten done right now, what with just getting moved in. And, if I'm honest, It's hard work with all the other plantings on the lot that are also begging for attention. So with that said, here are photos of the 1st group, the one with the blossom opening up. The 1st 2 photos show 7 plants and 1 pup in the group. \ The 2nd two photos are of the blossom and the flowers on the first hand. The larger plants are about 5 to 6 foot at the growing top [base of the leaves]. My assumption is that they're what is locally called apple bananas. Can anyone confirm or correct? Can the setting of fruit be enhanced by hand pollination? I'll follow with more to ID as I get the other clumps cleaned up. I have started on 2 of the remaining clumps but have not finished them yet. When I do, I'll be back with more photos and questions. One of the red plants has a bunch on it. Not only has my banana boat left, it is pulling into port.