Originally Posted by NANAMAN

This thread is interesting to me for a couple of reasons. I've noticed that a few people living on the west coast like Brazilians a lot more than Manzanos, and vise versa on the east coast. I grew Manzano for about 30 yrs. Because they are my favorite tasting bananas. I also grew dwarf Brazilian because of recommendations from people in California growing them. They never came close to delivering the described flavors of a Brazilian. I'm sure I had true Manzano and Brazilian. I just concluded that the difference in climate made the difference in taste. I don't care what the variety is, as long as I enjoy the fruit.
I have to say that tall and skinny , or plants that snap with small bunches, doesn't describe what I have grown in S. FL.. as Manzano. If you live in S. FL. don't let this thread discourage you from trying Manzano. Anywhere else, they may not be nearly as good, I don't know, I live here.
I am a firm believer in getting rid of what's not working out. I have grown 50 + varieties and am down to only 2 now. Everything else had to go for one reason or another, pups too much, too tall, fruit taste, hardiness, ect... You would think acquiring a true Manzano in S Fl. Would be easy, since they are plentiful here. Not so easy, just like many other plants purchased from reputable sources, I have several times been given the wrong varieties, labeled wrong, ect.. It happens. All I'm saying is, make sure you have what you think you have, before discouraging others of a particular variety. Taste is very subjective, so much so, I could never take anyone's word for it. That's why I grew 50+ varieties. I hope everyone reading this thread is encouraged to give what interests you a try, and see how it works out for you!