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Rant2112
04-25-2008, 02:45 PM
I'm looking to grow a good-tasting banana in a container in Austin, TX.

What do you think - Raja Puri or Dwarf Namwah?

It sounds like the Raja may be more cold tolerant. I plan to cover, move, and/or heat the plant when the temp goes near freezing. I'm also not an experienced gardener and I've read that the Raja is hardy.

Does the Dwarf Namwah taste a lot better?

Bananaman88
04-26-2008, 09:33 PM
From what I know, the Raja is probably hardier that the Namwah. However, I'm just growing Raja Puri for the first time this year, thanks to a friend, and don't know a whole lot about it.

Jack Daw
02-08-2009, 02:15 PM
I'm looking to grow a good-tasting banana in a container in Austin, TX.

What do you think - Raja Puri or Dwarf Namwah?

It sounds like the Raja may be more cold tolerant. I plan to cover, move, and/or heat the plant when the temp goes near freezing. I'm also not an experienced gardener and I've read that the Raja is hardy.

Does the Dwarf Namwah taste a lot better?

Musa 'Raja Puri' would be my choice.

shopgirl2
03-04-2009, 04:19 PM
have you tried ebay?