Namwa?

Sk · 09-05-2021, 11:42 PM

Like so many others, I purchased this as a Blue Java a few years ago and I assume, given the lack of knuckles, it’s not that. I’m confused as to if it is Namwa, however, as I’ve read that Namwa has pink petioles (?) which this one lacks. Can someone please help with its identification? Thank you so much in advance.....

(I appreciate the great resources here - I already contacted a member here about placing me on their wait list so I can purchase a real Blue Java)

Tytaylor77 · 09-06-2021, 06:12 AM

It is most likely a musa Tall Namwa. 99% are. If you post some pictures or send me some pictures I can try to confirm.

smeash · 09-06-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sk

Like so many others, I purchased this as a Blue Java a few years ago and I assume, given the lack of knuckles, it’s not that. I’m confused as to if it is Namwa, however, as I’ve read that Namwa has pink petioles (?) which this one lacks. Can someone please help with its identification? Thank you so much in advance.....

(I appreciate the great resources here - I already contacted a member here about placing me on their wait list so I can purchase a real Blue Java)

I agree with Ty.. where did you purchase it from?

Sk · 09-06-2021, 08:04 AM

Sorry- I just realized the photos didn’t post. I’ll try again (there are two different bunches of fruit):

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I purchased it from Wellspring.

smeash · 09-06-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sk

Sorry- I just realized the photos didn’t post. I’ll try again:

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I purchased it from Wellspring.

I purchased from wellspring as well, and all mine are namwah.

Sk · 09-06-2021, 08:23 AM

I edited my last post so hopefully the photos are there...

Does Namwa always have pink petioles? I assumed mine was a Namwa but it doesn’t have any pink whatsoever.

Thank you so much for your help and patience!

smeash · 09-06-2021, 02:08 PM

Yes that is namwah. Its a good variety if it makes you feel any better!

Sk · 09-06-2021, 02:26 PM

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your help. I just wish Wellspring had notified their customers when it became apparent that there was an issue; it’s rough waiting a few years for one variety and then discovering you were sent something else indeed. Had I known, I would not have ordered dwarf Namwa’s earlier this year,,,, I would have tried a new variety. Oh well, at least they’ll be tasty

Again, thank you!! I really appreciate it!

smeash · 09-06-2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your help. I just wish Wellspring had notified their customers when it became apparent that there was an issue; it’s rough waiting a few years for one variety and then discovering you were sent something else indeed. Had I known, I would not have ordered dwarf Namwa’s earlier this year,,,, I would have tried a new variety. Oh well, at least they’ll be tasty

Again, thank you!! I really appreciate it!

Well they knew full well that it was namwah unfortunately. They duped me too. Live and learn! They are tasty and grow really well for me.

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Sk Location: Hidden Hills California Find me on the map! Zone: 10a (hotter microclimate) Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 37 BananaBucks : 3,352 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 43 Times Was Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Namwa? Thank you so much! I really appreciate your help. I just wish Wellspring had notified their customers when it became apparent that there was an issue; it’s rough waiting a few years for one variety and then discovering you were sent something else indeed. Had I known, I would not have ordered dwarf Namwa’s earlier this year,,,, I would have tried a new variety. Oh well, at least they’ll be tasty Again, thank you!! I really appreciate it! Last edited by Sk : 09-06-2021 at 02:26 PM. Reason: Weird punctuation

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