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Originally Posted by GardenGuy
Hi all, out of these three varieties which do you suggest for zone 9a? Also, which has the best flavor relative to cold hardiness? Thanks!
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Cali-Gold is just a slightly more cool hardy strain of Orinoco -- and from some sellers just Orinoco under change of name. In my experience growing them outdoors full time at my former location in 9b, they were both at the bottom of the flavor range.
Apple is a category under which several cultivars follow. So it comes down to which one you are actually dealing with. I wouldn't trust them outdoors full time in zone 9a or 9b, but other growers in your area probably have a much better idea and recommendations. In general, the Apple genomics are good to excellent in flavor.
Ladyfinger is also a category as is Apple. One's I've tasted grown here are average flavor, but the same caveat from above applies.
Now my questions to you:
Are you considering outdoors full-time or a 3-month hiatus from winter?
Why these bananas? I believe there are better choices.