Got fruit, do I support it, when and how?

nph · 08-15-2012, 08:51 AM

I read that some put support under the fruit stalk to support the weight.

I got some Dwarf Orinico, Namwah(Icecream?) in June/July should I plan to build some support for them?

The D O has just a few hands maybe 20 fruits in total. While the Namwah all have maybe 6-10 hands each but in my view pretty small fruit.

If and when should I give some support for them and how? Do I just get a piece of lumber and something soft on top for the support of the stalk?

My first time with fruit...!

pitangadiego · 08-15-2012, 09:08 AM

See http://webebananas.com/culture.html

venturabananas · 08-15-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nph

The D O has just a few hands maybe 20 fruits in total. While the Namwah all have maybe 6-10 hands each but in my view pretty small fruit.

If and when should I give some support for them and how? Do I just get a piece of lumber and something soft on top for the support of the stalk?

Check out Jon's (Pitangadiego) website for some great suggestions on propping. Not all plants need to be propped -- many don't. I would guess that yours won't, given that they don't have huge bunches and are pretty sturdy plants. But let your eyes be your guide: if the plants are seriously leaning and appear to be at risk of toppling, then prop them.

caliboy1994 · 08-15-2012, 04:03 PM

The DO might not need it, but the Namwah will.

venturabananas · 08-15-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

The DO might not need it, but the Namwah will.

Not necessarily on the Namwah. My neighbor never supports hers and that mat has produced at least a dozen bunches over the last two years, and not one have fallen over.

brod · 08-15-2012, 06:06 PM

Fortunatly my Williams is next to a fence so I tie it with a rope. Williams need staking or tying as they produce big heavy bunches especially if they are well fed and watered. I have found Lady Finger don't need staking as the bunches are small although the plants a rather tall,

PR-Giants · 08-15-2012, 08:28 PM

Determining if or when to support is usually a simple physics question.

Most plants don't need to be supported and will usually have a noticeable lean before falling.

Basic keys are bunch weight, P-stem height and angle (base to TDC of bunch)

EDofSOMIS · 08-28-2017, 05:53 PM

I liked the analogy of trying to hold your arms out away from your body and try to hold a 50 lb bunch of bananas. You might topple....haha

Richard · 08-28-2017, 08:39 PM

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I liked the analogy of trying to hold your arms out away from your body and try to hold a 50 lb bunch of bananas. You might topple....haha

Ed ... the previous post in this thread was 08-15-2012.

EDofSOMIS · 08-28-2017, 09:40 PM

I saw that....thanks. Another recent post on the same subject got me to research this a bit.

beam2050 · 08-29-2017, 01:29 AM

me. I just get a cooler full of beer and lean against the plant.

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