servatusprime
04-21-2014, 12:21 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55868&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55868&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55865&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55865&ppuser=9375)
TEXTURE- A fluffy delight! As it gets riper, it seems a little less fluffy. The mouth feel is still very pleasant, but it becomes a little gummier. I wouldn’t necessarily call it mushy since it holds together well.
FIRMNESS – Well it’s the least firm banana I’ve ever eaten. But that is in no way off putting.
SWEETNESS- Sweet, perhaps deceptively so. If you eat more than two in one siting, your stomach might get a little sour. (I’ve gone up to four)
TARTNESS- Fairly tart when there is some green at the tip, but then becomes milder after becoming fully yellow.
RIPENESS- Green and/or yellow at the tip during testing.
FLAVOR- This might be my favorite I’ve grown thus far. It’s so different and unique compared to the other varieties. I could eat it every day. To me it was a blend of granny smith apple, custard, banana with a slight hint of vanilla. The tartness does decrease as it ripens, but it’s no less delightful. As it ripens i detect a developing flavor of really good cantaloupe.
I also had it grilled green and I liked that as well. Tasted like a nice fire roasted russet potato! Grilled yellow is ok too but there are better varieties for that. I’ve tried making banana chips too, but I think I need to experiment with the recipe a little more before commenting on it.
OTHER: I like how this variety is versatile in the kitchen and maintains good flavor. The fruit size and shape gives you a nice sized portion and the fruit peels easily. Something a little funny I noticed is that when ripe, the skin gives a little like a ripe mango. Maybe it’s the fluff factor! (I’m not serious)
GROWING IT: I love growing this plant! It’s both beautiful and like a juggernaut! It doesn’t care what the weather is. It’s the hardiest variety that I have and the last to get cold damage. However, there is a catch. It can get really tall. (See Nick’s photo in the harvest section) My first bunch off this mat was a whopping 50lbs (not bad for tissue culture) and getting it down wasn’t the smoothest operation. Getting it down might be a two person job depending on how able bodied you are. But I think it’s worth it! Besides, it keeps things interesting :)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54722&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54722&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54571&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54571&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55663&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55663&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55844&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55844&ppuser=9375)
OVERALL RATING: 9. I would go 10 for just the fruit, but the height and harvesting knocks down the rating a bit. I wish there was a dwarf available, then it would be perfect. I love the fruit and would recommend it to anyone as long as they are comfortable with the growing habit.
SUGGESTED USE: Eat, Eat, and Eat some more! Fresh out of hand is my favorite, but I have been enjoying cooking with it. With such good yields, I can afford to take some risks in the kitchen to see what the potential really is.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55865&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55865&ppuser=9375)
TEXTURE- A fluffy delight! As it gets riper, it seems a little less fluffy. The mouth feel is still very pleasant, but it becomes a little gummier. I wouldn’t necessarily call it mushy since it holds together well.
FIRMNESS – Well it’s the least firm banana I’ve ever eaten. But that is in no way off putting.
SWEETNESS- Sweet, perhaps deceptively so. If you eat more than two in one siting, your stomach might get a little sour. (I’ve gone up to four)
TARTNESS- Fairly tart when there is some green at the tip, but then becomes milder after becoming fully yellow.
RIPENESS- Green and/or yellow at the tip during testing.
FLAVOR- This might be my favorite I’ve grown thus far. It’s so different and unique compared to the other varieties. I could eat it every day. To me it was a blend of granny smith apple, custard, banana with a slight hint of vanilla. The tartness does decrease as it ripens, but it’s no less delightful. As it ripens i detect a developing flavor of really good cantaloupe.
I also had it grilled green and I liked that as well. Tasted like a nice fire roasted russet potato! Grilled yellow is ok too but there are better varieties for that. I’ve tried making banana chips too, but I think I need to experiment with the recipe a little more before commenting on it.
OTHER: I like how this variety is versatile in the kitchen and maintains good flavor. The fruit size and shape gives you a nice sized portion and the fruit peels easily. Something a little funny I noticed is that when ripe, the skin gives a little like a ripe mango. Maybe it’s the fluff factor! (I’m not serious)
GROWING IT: I love growing this plant! It’s both beautiful and like a juggernaut! It doesn’t care what the weather is. It’s the hardiest variety that I have and the last to get cold damage. However, there is a catch. It can get really tall. (See Nick’s photo in the harvest section) My first bunch off this mat was a whopping 50lbs (not bad for tissue culture) and getting it down wasn’t the smoothest operation. Getting it down might be a two person job depending on how able bodied you are. But I think it’s worth it! Besides, it keeps things interesting :)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54722&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54722&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=54571&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=54571&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55663&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55663&ppuser=9375)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55844&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55844&ppuser=9375)
OVERALL RATING: 9. I would go 10 for just the fruit, but the height and harvesting knocks down the rating a bit. I wish there was a dwarf available, then it would be perfect. I love the fruit and would recommend it to anyone as long as they are comfortable with the growing habit.
SUGGESTED USE: Eat, Eat, and Eat some more! Fresh out of hand is my favorite, but I have been enjoying cooking with it. With such good yields, I can afford to take some risks in the kitchen to see what the potential really is.