Originally Posted by Nana Nut

I live in north central Florida, and the temperatures are predicted to go slightly below freezing tonight.

My blue java has fruited on two plants for the very first time, and I am so excited. The blossoms began in late August, and the fruits at this point are about 4 inches in length.

Can I or SHOULD I cut them off before tonight's cold snap?? I mean, I'm not sure whether these "stubbies" are nearing maximum or not since I've never grown bananas before, and I don't know whether if I cut them at this stage whether they could ripen in the house.

Any advice would be appreciated.