ok after 8 years of growing banana plants I FINALLY have a flowing plant. last year I dug up 48 plants and only replanted 15 after giving many away due to time dealing with them. all pups are giving away also. i have always grown them for looks. I live 30 miles north of atlanta ga. I have a few questions though.
1-tonight I went to look at it and it looks like it is leaning over due to the weight. how do I fix it? its not bad but I dont want it to break. I have a pole 4 feet from it I can rope it up to hold it?
2- I noticed I have a crap load of ants walking up and down the stalk and on to the banana. how do I get rid of them? coons ate my corn this year so if I dont get bananas I am going to be pissed......
3- how the heck do I know when to pick them or how long does it take for the to rippen?
some one please help me.......
this pic is when it first came out
