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Ok, so we talk a lot on this site about growing the bananas, how about eating them? Has anyone thought about trading fruit? Would be neat to taste the "fruits" of our labor and get a sense of what else you may be interested in planting.
Not sure about the logistics and hazards of sending bananas through the mail, but I thought it was an interesting concept...kind of a virtual fruit stand
thoughts?
JoeReal
08-18-2005, 06:56 PM
That's a good idea. I have done it before. Maybe not only trade but sell also. The major drawback is the shipping cost, it is going to be $3.85 for 2 fingers of banana. But still cheaper than buying the plant and waiting 3 years to fruit and then be disappointed.
However, the taste of the fruit is first and foremost affected by climate, just like the citruses. This is especially true for California. It may be good tasting in Florida but it will never taste that good in California for the same variety. Likewise, there are cultivrs that tasted only so so in the Tropics, but when planted in California, the acidity of the fruit was increased due to low temperature at night and high temperature during day, making the so-so fruit fantastic tasting in some California areas.
exactly! this way you know if you'd want to plant the bananas beforehand...i know for me i'd be willing to pay the cost since you can't find these bananas in the store...kind of a try before you buy system.
i also have some other fruits for people to try if they were interested:
Guava
Avocado
3 different types of mango
Soursop
Sweetsop
Guava
momoese
08-18-2005, 07:57 PM
I have been sending my friend in MN bananas for a few years fron the organic nursery next to my old work. He really loved it! Now I will have to wait for my own fruit to continue supplying him. I like this idea though! :D
pitangadiego
08-18-2005, 09:44 PM
Sean, I did that a few times last winter. Shipping across the country was abnout $1 per pound. I might do some again near christmas.
GATrops
08-18-2005, 09:55 PM
I was lucky enough to get some of those Pitangadiego sent across country (literally) and they were excellent. The trip was not a problem for them and they arrived in great shape.
Thanks again Pitangadiego!
great! look forward to seeing what folks have to offer!
MediaHound
08-19-2005, 01:49 AM
This is a great idea. It's also great to see that there's a lot of interest from everyone and that it's been done before.
This could get interesting and be a lot of fun!
JoeReal
08-19-2005, 01:52 AM
Jarred, better make a separate forum group for fruit trade/sale/exchange! Thanks.
I will line up for any upcoming harvest.
MediaHound
08-19-2005, 01:53 AM
ok coming right up
MediaHound
08-19-2005, 02:06 AM
here we go:
banana fruit forum (http://www.bananas.org/forumdisplay.php?f=13)
JoeReal
08-19-2005, 07:28 AM
Wow Jarred! That was so fast! Thanks.
tlturbo
08-19-2005, 02:05 PM
I went to a plant sale at Flamingo Gardens in Davie FL, 2 years ago and Going Bananas had a tent set up with lots of plants to sell, AND lots of bananas hanging from the frame over the pups. It was great to taste the fruit then buy the plant. I got Misi Luki, Hua Moa and FHIA 13 (I think) that way. When you taste several together, you can really appreciate the subtle differences.
Terry
MediaHound
08-19-2005, 02:32 PM
I'm a member of Flamingo Gardens!
I was there the other day :)
a lil off topic, but btw, Terry, I donated one of my Purple Alexander palms to them. You got some of the others ;)
anyway, I hope they do a tasting event soon
`You know who` will be there.
I'm a member of Fairchild Tropical Gardens...am hoping they will do something banana related this year...their mango festival is awesome!
MediaHound
08-19-2005, 08:42 PM
I saw the pics of your mangos you added to your gallery.
Pretty cool. I should shoot mine. I have two mangos growing from seed, and one still germinating.
AnnaJW
08-20-2005, 03:22 AM
Wow - what a great idea! I am sooo hoping that several of my plants will bloom this year. I am normally pretty patient. This banana habit is really pushing it... :-)
golden1
11-19-2005, 12:48 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy , Calif. Gold & Zabrina banana plants??
Thanks
Bob
pitangadiego
11-21-2005, 10:21 PM
Ca Gold appears occasionally on Ebay, and is grown by some people in northern Ca. You might try posting at http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/index.html as they read that forum.
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