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Old 09-12-2008, 05:10 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Default Re: My Mystery Busy Bee Banana

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Originally Posted by pitangadiego View Post
Definitely not Orinocco. Looks more like Misi Luki, Belle or a Namwah. Tasting will confirm.

The fellows in Mooooodesto sometimes trim the puttom hands off, and leave 3-4, which supposedly accelerates ripening. Leave them on till you the first night you expect a frost, and then cut them off and bring them in side. Alternatively bag them on the tree and put a lightbulb or something inside to keep the bananas from freezing, and leave them on as long as possible.

I haven't ever thinned the bunches on my trees, but at this time of the year... I doubt it would hurt!


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