My first Raja Puri

sbl · 01-01-2010, 08:39 AM

I just ate my first RP from my yard-- it was delicious! I had cut 1 hand and put it in a bag with an apple to get it to turn, but it was still very good! I will cut another hand today!

It bloomed in July, but has not gotten ripe in the stem yet.

Simply Bananas · 01-01-2010, 09:21 AM

I will do the same today. Mine bloomed in July also and shows no signs of yellow. The freeze is coming in the next day and they wont survive.

Scott · 01-01-2010, 09:21 AM

Great job!!
Is the plant indoors or on a protected patio? I know you get some serious winds and cold weather compared to us down South of you...

Dalmatiansoap · 01-01-2010, 09:35 AM

Congrats guys!
I hope I ll be that lucky in 2010. Well, at least to see mine in bloom

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jeffreyp · 01-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Raja puri is one of my favorites. It's zone 8 hardy, very wind resistant, and produces fruit comparable or better than store bought bananas.

sbl · 01-01-2010, 09:48 PM

This one is in a container, I will lay it down and cover it tonight--31 predicted. I have another one that is almost as big in a container and one even bigger in the ground--(planted in July at about 2 ft high)--I wrapped the stem of that one today with window screen and filled it with leaves.

Abnshrek · 01-01-2010, 10:02 PM

I have three and look forward to how they grow in the coming year :^)

sbl · 01-01-2010, 10:18 PM

Migael, are yours in the ground? If not, you should put at least one there--it is amazing how much faster and bigger it will grow!

Abnshrek · 01-01-2010, 10:30 PM

I have 2 in the ground wrapped with heat-tapes and insulated and covered since it's going to freeze all week, and another in my grow room of sorts waiting out the cold :^) I am an in the ground banana guy. I have seen the growing difference in banana's in pots even on my back porch. It may be a necessary thing to get thru the winter but that's it.. :^) If I have one about to flower or in the process of fruiting you can bet I'm going to have a banana christmas tree (in the Living room)... propped up..lol If a have any other banana's in the process I guess I'll have grow lights in the bedroom... :^)

sbl · 01-01-2010, 11:36 PM

I wanted to make sure I got this first one to bloom by protecting it thru the winter, but now that I have seen the difference in growth, I will definitely be planning my container planting to provide the biggest plants that I can get for inground planting in the spring.

LilRaverBoi · 01-01-2010, 11:59 PM

Congrats! Great to hear! I've heard a lot of positive comments about RP on here...definitely sounds like something to try in the future!

Abnshrek · 01-02-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sbl

I will definitely be planning my container planting to provide the biggest plants that I can get for inground planting in the spring.

I Hear that @ the worst you can cool them down to 50F so they don't out grow your area before you get them in the ground.. :^) I have a 10 yr. wait till I have a dedicated 12ft ceiling growing room during the winter.. Oh well I'll have a greenhouse by then..lol :^)

Simply Bananas · 01-07-2010, 09:39 PM

My RP fruits are starting to ripen after a week in the house 70f(35 average outside). The fruits looked hard and angular last week, so I am surprised they are yellowing so fast. Hope they taste as good as they look!!

sbl · 01-07-2010, 10:05 PM

We are eating the second hand--I cut the rest of the bunch with all this cold.

Simply Bananas · 01-09-2010, 09:56 AM

I had one last night and it was great! They are getting ripe so fast.

This is going to be a challenge!

Simply Bananas · 01-09-2010, 12:04 PM

Taste report. They are great. Not as dense as Namwahs, dry, sweet with a little acidiity. I am probably eating them a little bit early.

sbl · 01-10-2010, 07:46 AM

I finally came up with a fruit flavor that I detect in the RP--the tartness taste like kiwi to me. I normally don't like store bought bananas until they have spots, but you do not have to wait that long on RP--they do not have that starchy/astringent taste when firm.

When you cut the raceme, they will all get ripe at the same time--one of the things I learned here, but if you did not have to cut it to avoid freezing, you can cut a hand at a time and spread out the ripening.

Dalmatiansoap · 01-10-2010, 07:57 AM

So, separated hands ripe faster than others that are still on the bunch?

Simply Bananas · 01-10-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbl

I finally came up with a fruit flavor that I detect in the RP--the tartness taste like kiwi to me. I normally don't like store bought bananas until they have spots, but you do not have to wait that long on RP--they do not have that starchy/astringent taste when firm.
.

Good observations. Kiwi is a good description. You are also right about the starchy/astringent taste being absent. Another thing I have yet to run across is the pithiness in some Namwahs and orinocos.

MediaHound · 01-10-2010, 10:00 AM

Congrats...
They are a beautiful plant and taste delicious.

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