Beginning of week 6 - did some defoliation. Hope the baby will recover soon. In a few days planning to switch to 1212
2 days after defoliation- the baby has recovered nicely. Will wait few more days to switch to 1212
End of week 6- switched to 12/12. Trying to put the branches under the Net.
The plant has gone so long is trying to self-pollinate unless you had light leaks. Since your close to being done I would just remove the nanners and let her keep going. If it's around other female plants, she'll need to be moved to prevent it from pollinating another female.
plant still looks really good! wondering since your catching some bananas now did you see anything growing lower on the branches where the larfy stuff would be