How long until my BANANA TREE produces FRUIT? | Growing Bananas is Easy

Growing Bananas is Easy.... but it can take a long time and now you're wondering, "How long until my Banana Tree produces Fruit?". I'll cover the three factors of banana plant care that will speed up or slow down growing bananas at home. I'll show you examples of banana plants that are just about to drop a bunch of bananas so that you know what to look for when growing organic bananas at home. These are the best tips for growing bananas at home.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 How long until banana tree produces fruit?
0:40 The banana clock
1:14 Three factors to speed up or slow down Banana Bunches
4:24 How to know the Banana Bunch is coming?
7:45 Happy Growing Banana Tree - Not Ready Yet
8:45 1-2 Months until Banana Bunch
9:47 New Leaf on Dwarf Banana
10:42 New Banana Bunch on Dwarf Banana
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[@stevezelev7008]

We're up near St. Augustine. We planted some bananas not expecting much but last Sept we got a 10 rowed bunch with 30 bananas on each row! They weren't as cosmetic as store purchased ones but they were delicious. We got about 12 additional sprouting plants and one already has a new flower. I'm kinda stunned buy very pleased.

[@WildFloridian]

That is amazing Steve! My bananas never look store bought, either. But just like you, they taste great! It is all about what is on the inside. Sounds like you will be having bunches and bunches of bananas! 🍌 😄 Very excited for you!

[@dannymsadoques2111]

Obviously I should stop trying to get bananas from my banana plants because if its so easy and after 3 years of trying to get these banana plants i have to bloom and I still haven't been able to im bout ready to give up. Every year they grow about 14 feet tall beautiful and green. They get full sun added miracle grow soil and fertilized with high nitrogen and potassium and I still haven't had one flower in the 3 years I've been trying. What could I be doing wrong? I live North Central Florida in Ocala and It gets really hot here so I know the soil is warm enough but just missing something just can't figure it out. Help me please lol I was really hoping one atleast would bloom soon because its starting to cool off here where I live and I think its probably too late again this year

[@ChristopherJohnsonArtist]

@@dannymsadoques2111 I noticed you mentioned miracle grow. I wonder what would happen if you used compost instead. I don't have any now I just know that all the videos on KZbin with bananas always have a lot of organic matter in the soil.

[@Yoyoyoyoasshole]

@@dannymsadoques2111 🤣 Don’t give up!! What type of banana plants do you have?

[@sarahwatson7789]

We are in STA too and just planted a small one

[@mosesmlotha8803]

You did inspired me. I have ventured into banana farming. So far I have planted 200 of them. Keep on educating the world. Thank you very much

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

I started with 2 pups in oct last year. 2 months later, I got 11 i dug out of a grove on a property getting demolished. Gave some away, planted some at work and brought 5 more home. Theyre all at different growing stages but since the weather has been better here in central FL theyre growing very well. I never thought id be excited about growing something but now im growing everything. Put in 3 raised beds for tomatoes, broccoli, radish, beets, potatoes, peanut plants, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, peppers. Growing 5 peach trees from seeds, 5 lemon trees, mango tree, bought a fig tree that is doing great. 2 pineapple tops that are doing very well. I love living in fl

[@highthoughts1]

You know your thing... I got lots of bananas - several different types and they all come to fruit at different times, depending on type just as you said. Banana water issue is minimal if you keep the roots trashed because they store water. I used to raise a huge herd of baor goats so I still have all that thing to throw at the roots. This is what you have to try if you really wana see bananas!!! In Jamaica, once they start to bear they simply never stop. Forever. By the time a banana matures the sucker is turning out another. The chain continues. I feed the root well instead of taking out too many of the suckers and it works. More water concentrated at the root. I will soon cover an acre so there are quite a few plants in there. Plantains are my favorite but it's not easy maintenance like bananas.

[@leanneward5244]

Thank you for explaining this correctly l think you are the only perfect video on bananas l have ever seen thank you so much this has helped me so much with my banana plants 🌹🥰👍

[@angelalamont8800]

You answered every single question I had about my new banana plant. Thanks so much for the info!!!

[@dianemcdaniel3233]

Very very VERY good video!!!! Thanks!!! I wonder how many years it would have taken me to notice the things you pointed out. Probably a lot. Thank you for pushing me up and over the learning curve ❤️😊🌸

[@WildFloridian]

Glad it was helpful! And you are funny Diane! 😄

[@sewpretty13]

I've watched this video several times and each time I pick up something new. Thanks for all the info. I can't wait until I get a bunch of bananas this year. We'll see! I would love to see a video on all the things you put on your bananas to get them to grow so abundantly. I know you use wood chips which are lovely.

[@samelita007]

I can't get over how cute your little banana "trees" are. My first bunch was so sweet, but I have no idea what they are. Cheech had given them to me about 7 years ago (yeah, I tried to keep them potted for 5 of those years 🤦🏻‍♀️).

[@WildFloridian]

Oh no! Did it ever make a bunch in the pot? I'm guessing it didn't.

[@samelita007]

@@WildFloridian it did not... Bananas are hungry plants

[@cindyallen4749]

New to join…very informative! Love your need to know interaction with the viewers.

[@specialized29er86]

Wow from planting the baby tree until the fruit develops that's amazing.

[@atanacioluna292]

Very informative. I would be interested in how to thin out the grove This is my favorite plant, they are so beautiful around the pool. Thank you..

[@MsSlushatel]

I absolutely love this video! My dwarf Cavendish seems to be bearing soon, and your video is just a wonderful inlightening. We are in zone 8a, so it's an indoor banana plant.

[@WildFloridian]

Wonderful! I'm so happy that this helped you 😄

[@B30pt87]

Wow, that was great! Super easy to understand, and the visuals were perfect. I'm glad I found your channel, and I subscribed. Looking forward to watching more.

[@WildFloridian]

Awesome, thank you!

[@palmtide]

Helpful tips.

[@lorriequick6688]

Thank you for the education on my newest plant. I'm hoping I can get my Cavendish to flower in pa

[@ElMikey225th]

I love all your videos ! Lots of information as always . I’m in zone 9b and during the winter the leaves dried up and I had to cut almost all of them off last month leaving only two leaves left . Three new leaves started growing with another one coming in . I planted her in the ground May 25th of last year. Do you think she’s going to have any bananas this year ? She’s about 3.5 ft tall with her leaves .

[@melissab8500]

Perfect timing! Justed planted 2 a month ago

[@WildFloridian]

Yay Melissa! Can't wait for your first harvest!

[@CarChrisMC]

Waiting over here 4y for fruits 😆 Possible because 900m heigh in the mountains sub tropical at Canarian islands

[@TnT_F0X]

I just got me a Super Dwarf Banana, it's supposed to fruit at 3ft instead of 5, and smaller Bananas, but better for indoors. I'm glad I didn't go for the regular Dwarf, I do have a 3x3' greenhouse to overwinter plants, but I also have a dwarf Papaya and some pepper plants I like to keep too, I think I'll stick with the lil bananas lol

[@barbaraperry2796]

That was fabulous! Thank you!

[@WildFloridian]

You are so welcome! 😄

[@dreamcleanmiami5029]

Very nice

[@randywilson1134]

Thanks, live right on NC/VA border,Lake Gaston area, think I can try this on my first yr

[@lukasfeldbauer]

last 2 leaves before flower are smaller than the previous ones. there are strains who make more of the small leaves before the flower pops out. but mostly 2 significant shorter leaves... greetings from austria 🤗

[@charmaineparker1307]

Moved into new home with a lot of Banana Trees they produced for about 4 years then stopped all together, after listening to your post I need to do a lot for them , maybe next year, oh do I need to cut them to the ground every year or not and with the care you recommend will they produce yearly?

[@LamlatFarmsTv]

Nice content

[@martykiefer192]

Love this app

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I just purchase 3 dwarf banana musa plants 8/4/2022 and I have been learning so much from your videos. I'm over in Sarasota and I'm excited to be adding some fruit trees to my garden this summer. Thank you for all this valuable information.

[@ikreate4u]

Have you had any luck as yet. I’m in Sarasota as well and bought two good sized plants 2 and a half years ago that I keep potted in a large pot. Even though I prune away the suckers, this plants have not grown in height even one inch. Full sun, water but no growth except side shoots. I’ve potted some of the suckers with same result. I am so desperate to know what I’m doing wrong. I will try the organic matter she suggests.

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

@ikreate4u my banana trees are huge but no bananas yet. I planted them in a half banana circle and put compost in the circle. The leaves got pretty hammered from hurricane Idalia but they are coming back again.

[@anonymousf8406]

Is there a way to identify the type of banana plant I have? I got some from a neighbor, but have no idea of the type. Also, what is the best spacing for each plant, and would you recommend to thin out any pups that threaten to crowd your main plants?

[@user-fh1fd8fm8k]

So much useful info in beautiful way of explaining

[@user-fh1fd8fm8k]

Easy to understand and follow

[@WildFloridian]

Big THANK YOU!

[@charmaineparker1307]

Oh I live in Fairhope, Al., lots of Rain and humity

[@christinehoran7384]

Is there a super dwarft Cavendish?; help id love to grow one in a pot in N.E?

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

For anyone who may want to answer, I've been searching with little effect, but is it possible to identify the strain of banana from the plant? I acquired one from someone locally but they didn't know what kind it was either!

[@Fr3ddyFazbear87]

Great information, thank you! Your video was greatly composed. I just got a banana but i dont know the variety. The mother plant was about 10 feet tall. Had purple/red marks on the juvenile leaves just like dwarf cavendish, lady finger, pisang raja, or musa goldfinger. Im based in Australia if that helps. If i managed to get a ripe banana would that help identify it and could you help narrow down the species?

[@richardhillier442]

Howdy... new subscriber and curious. I've had my plants that leaf well but never had a flower or fruit. The plants are several years old and come back every year. How to get it/them to bear fruit? Thx ma'am. 🤠 I am in n.fla outside Callahan.

[@apeacefulplace7854]

I see that you didn't remove suckers. Do you find that they fruit better/faster one way or another? Do you trim leaves? I'm in Houston, Texas and I planted min it March and none of them flowered. We are at the end of the season so I''m assuming I won't get any until next year.

[@larrystone5749]

Good video enjoyed it thx for sharing and info Be safe

[@WildFloridian]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larrystone5749]

My pleasure

[@timmyinfinity4654]

Good

[@laurieannrichard9897]

HELLO! First, let me say that I am so glad I found you and your KZbin channel. I love your videos and have learned so much! I have watched all of your banana videos specifically, and I need help! A little background: we moved into this house and the backyard was a mess (the owner had died and no one kept it up). I wanted to get into growing food and my husband and I started mowing the grass, cutting back vines and branches of things and I uncovered the banana "tree" under all of this! After watching your videos, I started doing what you said by watering, mulching, etc....The banana tree started to grow! It was healthy looking and even produced 2 pups but never got any taller than 1-1 1/2 feet off the ground?! I have fertilized, continued to water, and planted all 3 "trees" in a circle formation, but the 3 of them are the same size and do not grow taller! They seemingly "died" when we had a freeze (I am in Flagler County, Northeast Florida-zone 9a/b) but they perked up again shortly afterward. Why are these darned things not growing any taller???? Signed, Frustrated in Flagler (LOL)

[@nnaomiii]

I’ve had my blue Java plant since it was a little sapling for about 2 years and it hasn’t grown more than 1 foot tall with not fruiting I don’t know what I’m doing wrong at this point 😭 UPDATEE y’all when I say she grew SHE GREW it was all so fast in those past 5 months I noticed she began to grow when I was watering like almost everyday,and just feeding her basically garbage (banana peels,oranges,old strawberries) now the plant is around 5’9 with large leaves still no fruit though

[@ikreate4u]

Same here with my dwarf cavendish in Sarasota area.

[@historyfan-cg3zp]

Are y’all getting freezes in the winter

[@historyfan-cg3zp]

I know it’s Florida but above Miami am pretty sure it drops below freezing not deep below but below 53-57 degrees f it begins to kill banana leaf foliage

[@onlybananas4653]

The vertical leaves is because u have too many leaves. U have perfect weather for banana plants so the leaves never die. Here in California the extremely low humidity and high heat kills most of our leaves. It usually puts out 4-5 leaves before the old one started dying.

[@lesliehardin7963]

This was so helpful to me! My dwarf cavendish is in a container in full sun, should I plant it in the ground? I’m in Alabama with sweltering heat and humidity.

[@WildFloridian]

I'm stumped. You will definitely have the heat... but for the winter you will need to do things to protect the banana. They are tropical and don't like to get cold. I would check out David the Good's channel. He is in Alabama now and has planted some bananas. My advice would be a guess.... and he will have some more practical experience.

[@0anant0]

Here in SF Bay Area Zone 9B, my bananas (Mysore, Rajapuri) fruit almost on alt years. Just as the plant is ready to flower, winter sets in and the top dies off. Those plants that 'wake up' early in spring may produce fruit by end of fall, but that is, unfortunately, not the norm. Now I have planted other varieties -- hope they fruit by end of fall.

[@WildFloridian]

I hope so too!

[@BumzyFritz]

I had to cut down my banana to the base after hurricane Ian. It was about 3 months old. It's growing now and has 2 pups growing next to it. Should I still be expecting fruiting around the 9-12 month range? Just at a shorter height? Thanks

[@sek4110]

Thank you the most informative video on youtube

[@WildFloridian]

Glad you think so!

[@hildaquaye7137]

Love your clear voice and all you said was easy to follow.I realized the more suckers you have the smaller the fingers of plantain become so I am applying this observation to my just flowered banana.I have left only one sucker on Thanks for sharing the information you gave us

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

Where are you in Florida? I am in Pensacola and my parents banana trees are doing great but they don't get much fruit. About 1 bundle a year. I am getting ready to plant 4 pups I got this weekend from my parents trees, which is what led me here.

[@ginamahon2481]

Why have my dwarf Cavendish banana plant leaves gotten smaller?

[@shox820]

I bought a grand nain banana plant with a main stalk and two pups, and none of them have grown but a few inches in almost a year here in St Pete. They get 6+ hours of sun so I expected them to take off based on everything I have read. The pups are maybe 12” tall and and the main stalk is maybe 3 feet tall. Any suggestions? I feel cheated lol.

[@marirodriguez2420]

Is it a good idea to snip some leaves and use as fertilizer as it progresses into a bulb?

[@AM-yc5tf]

How do you avoid having a large patch of stumps year after year?

[@regrob16]

Just found your channel and definitely will be subscribing. Was wondering how long does it take to go from a small fruit to harvest? I'm in Georgia and have a tree flowering / fruiting now.

[@WildFloridian]

6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather. But sometimes if they go through the winter for me they will linger for 3 months.

[@regrob16]

@@WildFloridian Okay cool. Thank you so much for the information.

[@hawaiianflower1780]

Hi I’m in Georgia how are your plants? And where did you purchase them?

[@hildaquaye7137]

@@WildFloridian I found out that with plantain it is really mature at 10 weeks so presumably banana will take that length of time to be very mature

[@dayanaracardona7967]

Being in Florida when do you find it best to drop mulch?

[@nina5430]

I have a dwarf cavendish banana tree that have a lot of pups. Do I need to remove the pups. The plant is not quite a year old. Thanking

[@roberttorres345]

I have a question about watering. How often and how much per banana plant?

[@maryediamond8566]

I live in Columbia South Carolina and I want to grow my own bananas . How do I order a pre grown ready to plant.. just one tree????

[@MsSlushatel]

Hello, I need your advice please. Do I need to chop the older leaves to promote my Cavendish grow taller, or I just follow the plant to loose leaves when it's time?

[@WildFloridian]

The plant will grow to its height whether you cut the leaves or not.

[@DD-OO]

Do you fertilize them? If so, what do you use?

[@WildFloridian]

I just use compost that I make (rarely) and lots of mulch. Plus I chop the leaves and put them at the base. But that is it. 😄

[@user-sj6yw3wk3g]

Do banana trees strive good in plenty sun or plenty shade?

[@sunshinedayz2172]

Hello, I am in Zone 8A, 7B and have a namwah and oronico in ground.. What zone are you in?

[@thembisilezulu9170]

For how long have keep the concoction of banana heart

[@Matthew-uz5lb]

Professor banana 🍌, great video

[@WildFloridian]

LOL! Thanks! 😃

[@amberhatton5812]

We just moved into a new home with full grown banana plants but not sure what to do with them! We’re in the Tampa area but not sure if they’re too close and that’s why they’re not bearing fruit or what 😢

[@amberhatton5812]

Also not sure if I need to just keep trimming and then about Nov/Dec time going ahead and chopping them about a foot off the ground ??

[@renatotejeros8092]

I planted a bunch of bananas indoor dwarf cavendish.3 years already,still no sign of flowers. Thank you

[@johnliberty3647]

If you get a banana plant from a big box store it was likely micropropagated and it can take years to fruit. This is what I was told by a trusted source I have not experienced this.

[@sunshinejenny5536]

Thanks you! Great video! Very informative! Can you make a detailed video about how to cut off and plant the pups specifically?

[@bearforry3569]

I got a dwarf tabasco banana.........the mother plant died but now I have 4 pups growing.......I left the largest pup in the original container and hope it flowers............but now my pups are growing pups...................Sorry, I'm in Guadalajara.............so no worries about lack of hot weather

[@DaudaDiggaJimra]

What is the suitable manure for banana

[@Kay-ou5rf]

Should you prune the banana leaves on the dwarf banana plant?

[@WildFloridian]

I would consider it. With the smaller bunches they don’t drop far enough and accumulate stuff that can rot and then rot your bananas.

[@Everlidis1]

for the dwarf cavendish how big are the banana?? regular size or smaller??

[@WildFloridian]

Mine are smaller. Half the size of a store banana

[@Abzarad]

5:15 Wooow, these quotation marks are really big!

[@WildFloridian]

😂

[@jennywhite6907]

Casselberry Here! I want bananas too! Should I buy a small plant or a larger one?

[@WildFloridian]

Whichever suits your yard! Big banana plants can really spread, so pay attention to how wide they grow. I started with small, and then got a bigger one. But I don't think the experience was very different from one to the other.

[@Matty-su3zl]

Can i grow Banana Musa basjoo in zone 6b and get fruit??

[@AzerbaijaniSecularist94631]

What’s the point on getting fruit? It won’t be edible

[@OurBengals]

can bananas be harvested all year around in south florida?

[@WildFloridian]

yes!

[@IzzySharkawy]

👍🏼

[@ladysunshine7778]

How can I determine what type of banana plant I have. It was given to me years ago. Does anyone know?

[@WildFloridian]

That is a good question. You can look at your leaves, flower, plant size, and the bunch of bananas. Plus use the flavor profile. For leaves are they mostly green or do they have red patches. Are the trees big or small? The bananas - what do they taste like? Just like the store bought - it may be a cavendish. Hope that helps you get started! 😄

[@ladysunshine7778]

@@WildFloridian the leaves are totally green. It’s not tall at all and we have no flowers or fruit yet but she looks happy. Thank you! Love your videos!!

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Where do we get the Wild Floridian shirts ?

[@WildFloridian]

Awww! 🥰 You can get it at the following link Shirt: teespring.com/stores/wild-floridian

[@Matthew-uz5lb]

@@WildFloridian i got one and it’s on its way

[@bethz.5358]

I read once that you should prune the old leaves and always keep just 5-6 leaves on the plant. Is this true?

[@White.Christopher]

I would personally recommend cutting back any leaves that look unhealthy and any leaves that are thriving and are good color leave them

[@WildFloridian]

I've heard that too. I've pruned mine and left them. I didn't notice any real difference for banana production that was substantial enough for the effort. I only prune back leaves just due to crowding or they are in my way.

[@White.Christopher]

Are you experienced with growing in a potted container with organic matter?

[@WildFloridian]

No. I always grow my bananas in ground.

[@thebestofthebestsir47]

So a banana 🍌 tree we should buy the seeds and can we plant in a garden bed or its supposed to be from the ground? Also what type of seeds can I buy any specific ones I should look out for?

[@bluejack-ve7so]

Banana seeds no longer exist. If someone tries to sell you some it's a scam.

[@shumanrahman5819]

What is your favorite dwarf banana variety?

[@anekinoo7]

Call me crazy but I don’t feed my banana plant other than just water. I just use regular lawn mulch from Home Depot.

[@hildaquaye7137]

What's the outcome?

[@baziowenz8231]

I’m calling PETA

[@imsorrryhelp5525]

Banana

[@WildFloridian]

Banana banana Marco banana 🍌 😄

[@lionr1470]

I dont think he likes to eat alot but it needs to eat alot okay.

[@user-en3ll3el8k]

I was inspired by her story until she kept dragging on and on with useless talk.

[@puravidacrm]

18 months. This doesn’t need a video

[@WildFloridian]

You’re welcome 😀

[@dontbea7237]

David the good says pee on it multiple times weekly

[@WildFloridian]

Yes! Totally do that