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CGameProgrammer

11-23-2014 06:12 AM

What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

redswe

11-23-2014 07:45 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

Yes one or both will eventually happen

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer (Post 254308)

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

Olafhenny

11-23-2014 08:08 PM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer (Post 254308)

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

It obviously goes to banana heaven and the empty husk shrivels up. :)

servatusprime

11-23-2014 08:19 PM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer (Post 254308)

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

It kinda depends on the variety but in general you loose one of the remaining leaves at a time and then it rots from the inside out. I presume at some point it falls over, but I chop it down way before that. If its rotting and you break it down then, expect a terrible smell for a little while. Not quite gag worthy but I think it best left to the imagination.

JP	11-26-2014 03:51 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

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Originally Posted by servatusprime (Post 254356)

Lol

cincinnana

11-26-2014 06:17 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer (Post 254308)

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

In the wild and in a few southern forum members gardens the stems will be left intact to slowly drain/decompose and revitalize the soil with the nutrients that are left in the stem.
Just like out in the forest...trees fall over and decompose.
On the other hand many members also cut the stem to tidy up the garden/farm area and add the refuse to the compost pile.

CGameProgrammer

11-30-2014 04:42 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

Thanks for the replies.

a.hulva@coxinet.net

11-30-2014 09:54 PM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

:birthdaynana:

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer (Post 254308)

Obviously after fruiting that stem will soon die, but what does it do when it dies? Does it just fall over one day or does it slowly dry up and shrink down like the old leaves do?

Don't know I have never waited long enough to see. After the fruit has been harvested or what ever, the stem has had it. Just cut it down to the soil. By then you should have plenty of babies. Cut the babies off and leve the corm and see if it will sprout some more.
Al

jeffaroo

12-03-2014 10:50 PM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

Kind of turns into a baby food mush after falling over. Muster up your worst fart x5 and you got the aroma down as well

siege2050

12-04-2014 12:33 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

My Velutina so far is just kinda sitting there after I cut the stem back to about 2 feet after blooming. I suspect its going to dry out, but not positive about that. I hope it doesnt get all mushy and stinky though cause I have it indoors.

JP	12-04-2014 05:15 AM

Re: What exactly does a banana stem do when it dies?

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Originally Posted by jeffaroo (Post 254553)

Kind of turns into a baby food mush after falling over. Muster up your worst fart x5 and you got the aroma down as well

It can't be that bad! Trust me....

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