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Old 04-30-2007, 08:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Survivors this year, and the dead

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I've heard reports from customers of mine that saba is also extremely hardy. Probably on par with musa orinoco. It makes very tasty plantains, probably superior to orinoco in that regard. The fruit is also very mild when fully ripe.

Saba is not at par with orinoco when it comes to cold hardiness, but still is cold hardier than most of the cavendishes. However when Saba develops that thick trunk in time for the winter, then it can be cold hardy almost at par with orinoco.

Saba when properly ripened is a lot sweeter than orinoco.
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