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baruman
05-03-2014, 11:55 AM
Where can I get seedling plants? I want true platanos that you can fry for tostones or maduros or some cold hardy equivalent.

Abnshrek
05-03-2014, 12:34 PM
Where can I get seedling plants? I want true platanos that you can fry for tostones or maduros or some cold hardy equivalent.

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect (http://www.bananas.org/f2/winterization-19117-4.html)them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

baruman
05-03-2014, 12:43 PM
I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect (http://www.bananas.org/f2/winterization-19117-4.html)them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

Thanks. But what kind (name) should I get and where do I find them for sale?

edzone9
07-23-2014, 07:57 PM
Try PR Dwarf Plantain, Super Plantain , FHIA 21 , Or The Maricongo..

Good luck I love plantains too:08:

vitin6039
07-28-2014, 03:42 PM
I started growing Maricongos I brought from P.R last year and I do have a few large pups for sale. They are 100% Maricongos straight from P.R. great for Tostones, Aranitas and Mofongo. My Plant in about 8.5 feet tall and I think i should flower at the end of this year. See my other post for references.

I will add some pictures later when I get home.

Note:
Send me PM for details on buying Maricongo Pups.

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edzone9
09-23-2014, 06:33 PM
Hello I would like 1 Maricongo Pup..
Ed

Toney
12-12-2014, 02:57 AM
I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

bananimal
12-14-2014, 10:02 AM
Lowes has been selling ARH this year. African Rhino Horn. Started a mat with 2 pups - one from Lowes and one from Keith.

PR-Giants
12-14-2014, 12:23 PM
I would recommend planting several different Platano cultivars to see which grows best for you. I just finished eating 3 different cultivars, African Rhino Horn, Dwarf Cuban, and Maricongo, and they all tasted great. :08: