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Old 07-14-2010, 08:11 PM   #14 (permalink)
DaveE
 
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Default Re: I finally have banana fruit growning.--help

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Originally Posted by Bananaman88 View Post
I'd reconsider how you have it tied. Right where the cable and hose is will become a weak point in the pstem as the fruit develops and the pstem will almost assuredly fold over at that point. Do a search in the forums for bunch props to see how to construct an effective prop. Nothing is worse than watching your fruit develop only to come home one day and find it laying on the ground. Trust me, I know first hand.
Good call!

Mudcon,

Here is how I brace mine. The black rope around the back is just a safety in case the wind blows it the opposite way in which it is leaning.

Many members use PVC pipe. Both work, just a matter of preference.




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