One of the stalks on the plantain tree in our front yard fell over. We were told that it needed to be cut off so that the tree would continue to grow and bear fruit. So when Tom went outside with the saw and a machete I ran to get my camera and followed along!
plantains fresh from the tree
Trimming the tree
There are a few more stalks about to fall over with fruit.
When the fruit falls off the tree it is not completely ripe. Many people go ahead and eat them then. They are used as a starch like a potato. It takes another 3-4 weeks for them to completely ripen and be soft enough to eat like a banana. So we have not tasted them yet. I am planning to make jam when they are ready.
Always handy to have that camera in place. Seeing this makes me think of the pruning God does in our lives.
ReplyDeleteJam? With plantains? That sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteOh how neat! I didn't even think about all the exotic fruit and foods you must be able to grow. I've never heard of a Jam out of plantains tho xx
ReplyDeleteI have been reading some local cookbooks and plantains should work if I let them get really really ripe. We'll see!
ReplyDeleteCan you bake them, too?
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Glenda
I love plantain! I can't even imagine having one in my yard. Would love to see it when they are ripe!!
ReplyDeletethat is so awesome! i can't imagine planting plantains! and jam?! wow, can't wait to read the post on that!
ReplyDeleteI think you can bake them too...I have seen a few recipes here. I can hardly wait until they ripen!
ReplyDeleteHow cool to learn something new!
ReplyDeleteah, very cool! I don't know that i've ever had a plantain.
ReplyDeleteI love your photo series of trimming the tree. Also an interesting post about the plantains. Let us know how the jam turns out. :D
ReplyDeleteMy goodness- I LOVE plantains! Especially Caribbean Stuffed Plantains.... Mmmmm.
ReplyDeleteI must say- I LOVE what Wanda said!
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I love what I learn from reading your blog! Plantain jam sounds delightful...LOVE fried plantain. Enjoy!
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