Congratulations, Clare!
My young plants have long succumbed to the elements--and, I'll probably won't replace them in the spring. Potted bananas in a duplex backyard just take too much dollar and space resources in contrast to the short growing season.
From what I've read around here, you should be peeling ripe bananas in 6 months.
Congrats again, and enjoy!
Rereading the thread, I stand corrected by Gabe; so sorry to hear there won't be bananas for your sweetheart after al, Clarel--I feel your pain.