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Default Musa Dwarf Cavendish finally blooming - quick question about the bunch

It only took four years, but I finally got my first bloom from one of my Cavendish plants. I am still assuming this is a Dwarf Cavendish and not a 'Truly Tiny' - but I honestly am not sure.

My question is about when I can take the bunch off the stem. It started blooming in mid-August and our first frost here is going to be around Halloween. I am not sure what time it takes for the bananas to ripen on the stem, or if/when I cut it how long it would take for them to ripen that way. I assume I can cut the bunch at some point and hang it up in the shower or something.

Any help would be most appreciated. I've really missed being on the forums this year; real life has just kept me so incredibly busy.

Thanks,
John

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