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CValentine
08-06-2009, 06:58 PM
Introducing....
KING 'Cali Cold' & his 'Dwarf Namwah' Princesses....
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20585&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20585)
This is a California Cold banana plant!!!
I have been reading & researching Cold hardy bananas, This is probably as close as I am gonna get to one this Summer.
California Gold & Texas Star are near impossible to aquire(without breaking the bank).
I am thrilled!! Thank you for sharing in the Happiness!!! :) :D :p ~Cheryl
Outstanding..............good for you!:woohoonaner:
hammer
08-06-2009, 08:59 PM
Off to a good start i see very nice plants im happy for you i remember first time i got my calif-gold i was very pleased
Jack Daw
08-07-2009, 04:00 AM
Introducing....
KING 'Cali Cold' & his 'Dwarf Namwah' Princesses....
This is a California Cold banana plant!!!
I have been reading & researching Cold hardy bananas, This is probably as close as I am gonna get to one this Summer.
California Gold & Texas Star are near impossible to aquire(without breaking the bank).
I am thrilled!! Share in the Happiness!!! :) :D :p ~Cheryl
I think that if Jeff initially called it California Cold, instead of Gold, it would show its uniquness better.
And we could have California Cold and Cold Hardy as a derivative of Cold. :D Probably.
Dalmatiansoap
08-07-2009, 04:23 AM
Introducing....
KING 'Cali Cold' & his 'Dwarf Namwah' Princesses....
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20585&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20585)
This is a California Cold banana plant!!!
I have been reading & researching Cold hardy bananas, This is probably as close as I am gonna get to one this Summer.
California Gold & Texas Star are near impossible to aquire(without breaking the bank).
I am thrilled!! Share in the Happiness!!! :) :D :p ~Cheryl
Looks like we are still searching for Queen:ha::ha::ha:
CValentine
08-07-2009, 11:56 AM
I think that if Jeff initially called it California Cold, instead of Gold, it would show its uniquness better.
And we could have California Cold and Cold Hardy as a derivative of Cold. :D Probably.
Hi Jack,
I don't think it's a Cali Gold, I got it from a dealer, Shawn, on EBay.
He's out of California & I think I've seen him mentioned here on the Org before.
I am happy I found
I wish I could find a Cali GOLD...
I think one of those DN are going to grow into a Queen!!! :waving:
:) ~Cheryl
He's got another one up for grabs! :) Ends Aug 11, 200910:57:38 PDT
CALIFORNIA COLD HARDY BANANA, EDIBLE FRUIT TREE / PLANT - eBay (item 290337510436 end time Aug-11-09 10:57:38 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/CALIFORNIA-COLD-HARDY-BANANA-EDIBLE-FRUIT-TREE-PLANT_W0QQitemZ290337510436QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0 ?hash=item439976d424&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14)
Richard
08-07-2009, 12:12 PM
I wish I could find a Cali GOLD...
Maybe not. A large number of them have been distributed in the past 1.5 years. It is likely that next year many people here will have fruit. Let's see what a wider population thinks of the taste.
buzzwinder
08-07-2009, 12:13 PM
Hi Cheryl, I believe Jeff Earl and Shawn are brothers-in-law, someone here, I think it was Harvey said he knew one or both of them personaly, The Cali-Gold and the Cali-Cold may actually be sports of each other, I do know for sure that they are both very reputable Banana growers, and sell very good quality plants as many here can attest. I just keep missing the closing on their E-bay listings by about an hour or so, one of these days I'm going hit the timing right and get one of these plants. Congrats on your new plants.:bananas_b
chong
08-07-2009, 03:49 PM
I think that if Jeff initially called it California Cold, instead of Gold, it would show its uniquness better.
And we could have California Cold and Cold Hardy as a derivative of Cold. :D Probably.
I don't ever remember Jeff Earl calling CA "Gold" as CA "Cold". However, Shawn's "CA Cold Hardy" has been called "CA Hardy" in another forum, where a member there had all of the three known "extra hardy" banana varieties. I had earlier posted a picture from him of the CA Gold, CA Hardy and TX Star, side by side next to his pool.
The CA Cold Hardy has a different growing habit than the CA Gold. It grows much taller than the CG.
Photo below is of my CA Cold Hardy that was the second one sold on eBay this year. It is a fast grower as you can see.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20648&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20648&ppuser=567)
CValentine
08-07-2009, 04:20 PM
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv49/valentines12/Banana_8-3-09_001_SmallMyEBayCaliCo.jpg
This is what it looked like before he cut it down to ship...
I am excited!! Chong, your CA Hardy is ahead of mine, I will be watching with interest to see how yours develops also!!
Here's hoping you get your CA Cold Hardy too Bill!!
Thank you for sharing everyone!! :) ~Cheryl
alexizhere19
08-07-2009, 08:30 PM
sweet
kaczercat
08-07-2009, 09:37 PM
ohh what a perfect pup .
harveyc
08-07-2009, 11:04 PM
Congrats, Cheryl. I know Jeff pretty well and chat with him about various rare fruits, etc. and he introduced me to his brother-in-law, Shawn, last year.
There seems to be some misunderstanding of what Jack wrote, missing his use of the word "if". Personally, I think California Gold is a better marketing name than California Cold. If our cool summer weather continues the state may become better know as California Cold, I suppose.
Jack Daw
08-08-2009, 03:19 AM
Congrats, Cheryl. I know Jeff pretty well and chat with him about various rare fruits, etc. and he introduced me to his brother-in-law, Shawn, last year.
There seems to be some misunderstanding of what Jack wrote, missing his use of the word "if". Personally, I think California Gold is a better marketing name than California Cold. If our cool summer weather continues the state may become better know as California Cold, I suppose.
Does it all have to be about marketing? ;) :D
harveyc
08-08-2009, 04:35 AM
Does it all have to be about marketing? ;) :D
No, but after spending a considerable amount on a hobby, it doesn't hurt to have some money flow in the other direction.
Cheryl, I got 2 Ca. Cold hardy from Shawn this year and have noticed that both were slow starters. After the first couple of leaves creep out at snails pace they seem to pick up and grow well.
Jack Daw
08-08-2009, 06:19 AM
Cheryl, I got 2 Ca. Cold hardy from Shawn this year and have noticed that both were slow starters. After the first couple of leaves creep out at snails pace they seem to pick up and grow well.
Do you have hot summer (avg temp > 85°F during the day), warm summer (75 to 85°F) or cold summers (less than 75°F)
This year has been pretty consistent temps of Low 80's for the high and about 60 for the low all summer. It only started reaching higher temps this week with more closer to 90* expected for a few days this week. This is about 5* F cooler than normal.
Jack Daw
08-08-2009, 09:06 AM
This year has been pretty consistent temps of Low 80's for the high and about 60 for the low all summer. It only started reaching higher temps this week with more closer to 90* expected for a few days this week. This is about 5* F cooler than normal.
Would you say that either of those 2, California Gold or California Cold Hardy is the best grower in your conditions? Or is it another cultivar?
Right now I'm unable to give them a fair assessment since they were all planted at different times and at differing heights. I plan on posting some pics in "Garden transformations" and can point them out then. I am very impressed with the Ca. Gold I got in spring from ebay member in Arkansas(this was the one with the aphids), he claimed to have got the parent from Jeff Earl. It has caught up in height with a much older Orinoco that had a huge corm and is maybe 4 1/2 ft tall(p-stem).It just put out it's first pup. More later.
Jack Daw
08-08-2009, 01:19 PM
Right now I'm unable to give them a fair assessment since they were all planted at different times and at differing heights. I plan on posting some pics in "Garden transformations" and can point them out then. I am very impressed with the Ca. Gold I got in spring from ebay member in Arkansas(this was the one with the aphids), he claimed to have got the parent from Jeff Earl. It has caught up in height with a much older Orinoco that had a huge corm and is maybe 4 1/2 ft tall(p-stem).It just put out it's first pup. More later.
Damn. I can't wait til I'll grow California Girls as well. :0517:
Damn. I can't wait til I'll grow California Girls as well. :0517:
When you figure that one out let me know:ha:
chong
08-08-2009, 01:37 PM
Damn. I can't wait til I'll grow California Girls as well. :0517:
When you figure that one out let me know:ha:
Awww! Man! That's easy. Move to California and start a family! One of your kids is bound to be a girl. Have fun growing her!
buzzwinder
08-08-2009, 01:45 PM
:ha: amen to that Chong
CValentine
08-10-2009, 12:47 PM
Here is the growth after 4 days... about 5 inches...
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20920&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20920)
Doing good? :) ~Cheryl
Jack Daw
08-10-2009, 01:05 PM
Here is the growth after 4 days... about 5 inches...
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20920&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20920)
Doing good? :) ~Cheryl
That's more than my Pahari Kela in weeks at first. :D
Richard
08-10-2009, 02:55 PM
Cheryl,
It's very happy !!
It's doing very well for this variety. Both mine were slow to start and had rather thin leaves at first. Now they are growing like "real bananas". Of course it was cool here , I assume you have very warmer weather than here. It's 97 right now........aaaaah first day of summer........on August 10th.:ha:
CValentine
08-10-2009, 04:21 PM
Ok...I pieced together my personal portfolio on the initial growth of our Cali Cold hardy.
Each are in days - roughly 24 hour periods.
Initial Potting: cut evenly/no growth
Day 1:http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20933&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20933)Day2:http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20932&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20932)
Day 3:http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20934&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20934)Day 4:http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20935&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20935)
Soil mixture was 1/4 MG potting soil, 1/4 cirus/palm soil. 1/4 compost, 1/4 peat moss.
The compost I put together must be potent...the bananas I have potted up with it are doing extremely well!
Will keep Y'all posted!! THANKS for the comments!!! :) ~Cheryl
CValentine
10-11-2009, 02:25 PM
Hi All!!
Well, King Cali went through his share of making me worry...
Mush & brown & rot...
But not for a while.
Here he is today:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=24826&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24826)
He has another leaf rolled up in the middle most leaf's petiole canal! :) ~Cheryl
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