Originally Posted by [email protected]

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.

Originally Posted by HMelendez

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

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.