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I'm from Alaska, live near Seattle. I'm a former Marine. I have visited Vietnam twice and I loved seeing all the tropical fruit trees, including bananas, grown in backyards. Thought I'd try some out with my limited space. I bought 1,000 fingers and 3 truly tiny plants. I plan to leave the 1,000 fingers outside, leave one truly tiny outside, one strictly indoors and one in a pot to be brought inside when it gets cold (just to see what works best). I will probably try other bananas as well, especially ones that have quick developing/ripening fruit, in the future. I didn't do too much research before I bought these, just got a good deal on shipping from a place in Florida. I am open to feedback.

Charles

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Originally Posted by Inupiat1 (Post 246423)

... I bought 1,000 fingers and 3 truly tiny plants. I plan to leave the 1,000 fingers outside, leave one truly tiny outside, one strictly indoors and one in a pot to be brought inside when it gets cold (just to see what works best).

Charles,
Thank you for your service. :nanertank:

1000 Fingers grows and produces best in tropic or near-tropic environments. I know that Seattle weather is moderated by ocean waters, but I'm sorry its not enough. In fact here in the San Diego area we grow it for more of a curiosity than fruit production because the flesh of the fruits do not get much larger than a pencil. In comparison, there is a famous picture somewhere on this site from a member in the Dominican Republic with fruits 3/4" in diameter (1/2" diameter flesh) and trailing from the pstem at least 10 feet to the ground. It's all about winter lows that don't drop below the 60's (F) plus warmth and high humidity during the rest of the year.

From Truly Tiny you will probably get some fruit from your indoor and indoor-outdoor plants. Members here in Seattle (esp. Chong) have found a greenhouse or partial indoor growing a necessity. I highly recommend you contact Chong for more information about banana cultivation and types for your area.

Thanks Richard. I figured as much only after placing my order. I may just gift this to a friend or family member in the area and order up something else soon or next year. When I made the purchase, I was only looking at the hardiness zone ratings and not the fruiting zone ratings. Fruit would be great, but I wanted to give a more tropical look to my yard without just buying musa bajoo, which is commonly found at places selling plants around here. I will have to research what ones have the best chance to fruit in my zone/area. Thanks for referring me to Chong!