Will late season bananas ripen next year
 

I have several bunches of bananas that only half-ripened prior to winter. We have mild winters here in Sydney Australia with no frosts. Will they ripen now that spring has arrived or do I just cut them down and wait for other plants to bear fruit?

Re: Will late season bananas ripen next year
 

Depends on how filled out they are and especially on the number of leaves left. If they still have a few green leaves they should continue to ripen no problem.

Re: Will late season bananas ripen next year
 

That happens quit often in the southern U.S. states.
Ripening/growth is paused until warmer weather returns.
It should be interesting to observe.
Your summer is our winter:(
Good luck with your plants:nanadrink:

Re: Will late season bananas ripen next year
 

My Goldfinger lost it's last leaf and the bunch hasn't ripened yet, should I ripen it inside?

Re: Will late season bananas ripen next year
 

It's not going to do a whole lot more filling in on the plant then. If they are mostly filled in you can definitely harvest now and let them ripen inside.