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Gardener808
12-22-2016, 07:56 PM
I'd like to try growing some of the native varieties, such as Ele Ele, Iholena, Huamoa and so on. Anyone on BI have keikis they can spare?

Gabe15
12-22-2016, 09:19 PM
Hawai’i Island Bananas, leis, & Produce (http://www.seaviewfarmshi.com/Seaview_Farms/Home-Seaview_Farms.html)

robguz24
12-24-2016, 02:27 AM
Thanks, but at this point I'm not selling plants anymore, except in certain cases unfortunately. As bunchy top has made it to my farm and neighborhood, I'm only selling certain kinds to those who know bunchy top is already where they're located. No easy way to know if something could be infected but not yet showing symptoms. Hua Moa very rarely can be found at Home Depot, along with "Red Iholena."

Juicy Bananas
12-24-2016, 05:10 PM
Marvin in Mt. View may have Huamoa available. He certainly has Popo'ulu varieties as well. Seems to be quite a few banana collections around, just a matter of finding them.

Gardener808
12-24-2016, 08:40 PM
Thank you. I checked in with Marvin, and he does indeed have about a half dozen native varieties.

Marvin in Mt. View may have Huamoa available. He certainly has Popo'ulu varieties as well. Seems to be quite a few banana collections around, just a matter of finding them.

Juicy Bananas
12-24-2016, 11:55 PM
Very good. Between Rob & Marvin there should be plenty of options to choose from.

I am currently getting ready to plant various nanners in an abandoned orchard hoping to further perpetuate the species.