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geosulcata
01-26-2014, 06:51 PM
We moved here after spending over 3 years in the Pastaza province of Ecuador. While living in Ecuador, we would buy maquenos from the Sunday market in Puyo. They quickly became our favorite variety. We planted a plant in our backyard down there and it did surprisingly well. Since moving to FL, we have been on the hunt for a maqueno plant to grow here.

In addition to bananas, we grow many sub-tropical and tropical fruit trees/plants, have 30 pastured hens, and 5 honeybee hives.

We are joining the group to learn about other varieties and hopefully find a source for a maqueno plant.

Abnshrek
01-26-2014, 07:03 PM
Hello, Welcome & Happy Hunting.. :^)

ez
01-26-2014, 07:33 PM
Welcome
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/1tvg/acaa31f2-e9d7-4e3d-aa46-8525ade924ed_zpscfce017f.jpg%7Eoriginal

kubali
01-27-2014, 09:26 AM
Welcome aboard ,
pull up a chair and have some fun learning about bananas.

servatusprime
01-27-2014, 10:24 PM
Welcome aboard! I also live in SW Florida (Fort Myers). Any pictures of the mystery banana?

geosulcata
01-28-2014, 09:10 AM
Any pictures of the mystery banana?

The fruit is still developing, but here is a picture....


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iXExO6CJSIY/Uaz9EsAoWMI/AAAAAAAABXc/ZU9eBHUkad8/s1600/IMG_0566.jpg

servatusprime
01-28-2014, 10:25 AM
Thanks for posting a picture. Reminds me of my Pisang Raja. You should think about posting it in the Banana Identification section. I would be curious what some of the seasoned veterans think.