koallah
04-06-2019, 01:11 AM
*Update - 5/6/19*
sddarkman619 hooked me up with healthy Blue Java, Goldfinger, & Pisang Raja pups!
Very satisfied with my bananas from Larry, they're doing great in the ground with all of this rain we've been blessed with this year.
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Hi I'm looking for 2-3 banana varieties to grow here in inland SoCal, Zone 9a/9b
The coldest temperature we experienced this winter was 28F and last summer we broke a heat record at 118F.
To sum it up: dry, hot summers and a few nights below freezing in the winter. It also gets pretty windy from the infamous Santa Ana winds.
So far I've purchased two Agristarts 'Ice Cream' on ebay and they are doing great so far. About a leaf every two days.
I didn't do much research before getting those but I want to get another 2-3 varieties to grow and was wondering what would be some good options that can handle my climate. They will be placed next to a 6' high fence which faces southwest so there will be some late afternoon sun protection for the young naners. Drip irrigation will keep them hydrated.
So far I have Pisang Raja and Dwarf Namwah on my list as they seem like tasty cultivars. Maximum height isn't an issue but I'd prefer cultivars that don't need to be propped up or have leaves that tear up easily from the wind.
Would love to hear what recommendations you guys might have!
sddarkman619 hooked me up with healthy Blue Java, Goldfinger, & Pisang Raja pups!
Very satisfied with my bananas from Larry, they're doing great in the ground with all of this rain we've been blessed with this year.
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Hi I'm looking for 2-3 banana varieties to grow here in inland SoCal, Zone 9a/9b
The coldest temperature we experienced this winter was 28F and last summer we broke a heat record at 118F.
To sum it up: dry, hot summers and a few nights below freezing in the winter. It also gets pretty windy from the infamous Santa Ana winds.
So far I've purchased two Agristarts 'Ice Cream' on ebay and they are doing great so far. About a leaf every two days.
I didn't do much research before getting those but I want to get another 2-3 varieties to grow and was wondering what would be some good options that can handle my climate. They will be placed next to a 6' high fence which faces southwest so there will be some late afternoon sun protection for the young naners. Drip irrigation will keep them hydrated.
So far I have Pisang Raja and Dwarf Namwah on my list as they seem like tasty cultivars. Maximum height isn't an issue but I'd prefer cultivars that don't need to be propped up or have leaves that tear up easily from the wind.
Would love to hear what recommendations you guys might have!