Annie, well you are an inspiration. Please, could you write in more detail the precise conditions for growing the nanas in your region (how often does it rain, what are the max temperatures, how long do they last, when your first frosts occur, how long does the winter stay in your neighborhood...) and possibly point on the Koppen Geiger climate map your zone?
I would also be interested in your detailed description of the growing methods you use, what nanas/cultivars/plantains you have, how do you overwinter them?
This will be my first actual year in the ground, I only used to pot the naners, but now I have several cold hardier varieties and want to make them bloom by the next year.
I also have a pool, which is also a greenhouse from Februar to November for my pineapples, so if you need any advice as to growing, ligt conditions, temperatures, feel free to ask.
I made one pinapple into fruiting last year, it took him 15 months before I could taste the p-apple, but was definitely worth it.
Btw. I'm from Europe, so it would be perfect, if you could describe those conditions, methods... as precisely and clearly as possible. I would be very thankful to you. PM or this thread, I don't mind either way, this thread is from now on under constant observation.
Thanks and welcome to the org.