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kelehawaii · 12-17-2010, 01:30 AM

It is possible for 'choking' to occur in some of the Cavendish varieties..in particalar the Dwarf. I have experienced that here in Hawai'i during winter months from time to time but only with the DC. The Williams does not seem to be affected. The new leaves will get progressively smaller and if the bunch does emerge, it is very small. When the weather is hot, it doesn't happen. I have heard, from other growers who, at one time, raised the Valery here that it would occasionally occur as well.

12-17-2010, 01:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
kelehawaii kelehawaii's Photo Gallery Location: Hilo Hawai'i Zone: 10-11 Name: Kele Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 80 BananaBucks : 6,578 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 35 Times Was Thanked 73 Times in 24 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Would a temperature drop of 10F cause a false flag? It is possible for 'choking' to occur in some of the Cavendish varieties..in particalar the Dwarf. I have experienced that here in Hawai'i during winter months from time to time but only with the DC. The Williams does not seem to be affected. The new leaves will get progressively smaller and if the bunch does emerge, it is very small. When the weather is hot, it doesn't happen. I have heard, from other growers who, at one time, raised the Valery here that it would occasionally occur as well. Last edited by kelehawaii : 12-17-2010 at 01:32 AM. Reason: addition of omitted information