Our bananas were covered in a blue plastic bag for protection from the elements and any vermin so we could not see whether they were ripening or not. We had decided to pick them anyway but had put it off until we had cleared the boundary fence. On Friday I happened to notice ripe bananas lying on the ground. They had over-ripened so we set to to pick them. It is a big job as the bunches are quite heavy and high up but we got them down and then cut up the stems for mulch around the remaining plants. Seeing they were over-ripe we decided to pick the second bunch as well. This is still quite green but we think/hope it will ripen. Anyway, even though a lot of the bananas have split they are absolutely delicious, far tastier than any bought in the shops. We have given quite a lot away but still have plenty as well as the green ones to look forward to.
A bowl of ripe bananas
The second bunch as we were picking it.
The plants after the first two plants have been removed.
The ones we see in France look like the ones in you last picture, but they never have edible fruits. What a shame.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pity. These have no comparison with the bought ones as far as taste goes.
DeleteHow wonderful to grow your own bananas. Glad to hear they're so tasty
ReplyDeleteThe only hard part is resisting them. It would be easy to eat lots of them.
DeleteLove bananas, growing your own is great. You could make some delicious banana loaves with the over ripe ones and put them put the in the freezer to enjoy later.
ReplyDeleteYes, I must look for a gf banana loaf recipe. I made some hummingbird cake which used 6 bananas.
DeleteI had family in Auckland who once managed to get a small bunch of bananas off their palm tree, but nowhere near as big as your bunches. I hope your green ones continue to ripen.
ReplyDeleteThe green bunch is just starting to turn colour.
DeleteI have a friend in St Heliers and her banana trees fruit, must be warm enough there,. I have some over ripe ones squashed out and in the freezer, waiting to make loaves. Nothing like your own, though.Home grown is always best.
ReplyDeleteI think I have a couple in the freezer that have been there a while. Unfortunately, some were over-ripe and split too much to eat but the birds enjoyed them. We are enjoying the hummingbird cake I made.
DeleteYum, a never ending supply of bananas, hope you are going to make some muffins or cakes with them too
ReplyDeleteYes, I keep checking to see if another flower is appearing.
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