Bananas to Taste?

sean · 08-18-2005, 06:51 PM

Ok, so we talk a lot on this site about growing the bananas, how about eating them? Has anyone thought about trading fruit? Would be neat to taste the "fruits" of our labor and get a sense of what else you may be interested in planting.

Not sure about the logistics and hazards of sending bananas through the mail, but I thought it was an interesting concept...kind of a virtual fruit stand

thoughts?

JoeReal · 08-18-2005, 06:56 PM

That's a good idea. I have done it before. Maybe not only trade but sell also. The major drawback is the shipping cost, it is going to be $3.85 for 2 fingers of banana. But still cheaper than buying the plant and waiting 3 years to fruit and then be disappointed.

However, the taste of the fruit is first and foremost affected by climate, just like the citruses. This is especially true for California. It may be good tasting in Florida but it will never taste that good in California for the same variety. Likewise, there are cultivrs that tasted only so so in the Tropics, but when planted in California, the acidity of the fruit was increased due to low temperature at night and high temperature during day, making the so-so fruit fantastic tasting in some California areas.

sean · 08-18-2005, 06:59 PM

exactly! this way you know if you'd want to plant the bananas beforehand...i know for me i'd be willing to pay the cost since you can't find these bananas in the store...kind of a try before you buy system.

i also have some other fruits for people to try if they were interested:

Guava
Avocado
3 different types of mango
Soursop
Sweetsop
Guava

momoese · 08-18-2005, 07:57 PM

I have been sending my friend in MN bananas for a few years fron the organic nursery next to my old work. He really loved it! Now I will have to wait for my own fruit to continue supplying him. I like this idea though!

pitangadiego · 08-18-2005, 09:44 PM

Sean, I did that a few times last winter. Shipping across the country was abnout $1 per pound. I might do some again near christmas.

GATrops · 08-18-2005, 09:55 PM

I was lucky enough to get some of those Pitangadiego sent across country (literally) and they were excellent. The trip was not a problem for them and they arrived in great shape.

Thanks again Pitangadiego!

sean · 08-18-2005, 10:26 PM

great! look forward to seeing what folks have to offer!

MediaHound · 08-19-2005, 01:49 AM

This is a great idea. It's also great to see that there's a lot of interest from everyone and that it's been done before.
This could get interesting and be a lot of fun!

JoeReal · 08-19-2005, 01:52 AM

Jarred, better make a separate forum group for fruit trade/sale/exchange! Thanks.

I will line up for any upcoming harvest.

MediaHound · 08-19-2005, 01:53 AM

ok coming right up

MediaHound · 08-19-2005, 02:06 AM

here we go:
banana fruit forum

JoeReal · 08-19-2005, 07:28 AM

Wow Jarred! That was so fast! Thanks.

tlturbo · 08-19-2005, 02:05 PM

I went to a plant sale at Flamingo Gardens in Davie FL, 2 years ago and Going Bananas had a tent set up with lots of plants to sell, AND lots of bananas hanging from the frame over the pups. It was great to taste the fruit then buy the plant. I got Misi Luki, Hua Moa and FHIA 13 (I think) that way. When you taste several together, you can really appreciate the subtle differences.

Terry

MediaHound · 08-19-2005, 02:32 PM

I'm a member of Flamingo Gardens!
I was there the other day

a lil off topic, but btw, Terry, I donated one of my Purple Alexander palms to them. You got some of the others

anyway, I hope they do a tasting event soon
`You know who` will be there.

sean · 08-19-2005, 06:31 PM

I'm a member of Fairchild Tropical Gardens...am hoping they will do something banana related this year...their mango festival is awesome!

MediaHound · 08-19-2005, 08:42 PM

I saw the pics of your mangos you added to your gallery.
Pretty cool. I should shoot mine. I have two mangos growing from seed, and one still germinating.

AnnaJW · 08-20-2005, 03:22 AM

Wow - what a great idea! I am sooo hoping that several of my plants will bloom this year. I am normally pretty patient. This banana habit is really pushing it... :-)

golden1 · 11-19-2005, 11:48 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy , Calif. Gold & Zabrina banana plants??
Thanks
Bob

pitangadiego · 11-21-2005, 09:21 PM

Ca Gold appears occasionally on Ebay, and is grown by some people in northern Ca. You might try posting at http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/index.html as they read that forum.

08-18-2005, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
sean Senior Member sean's Photo Gallery Location: Miami, Fla Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 206 BananaBucks : 2,734 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Bananas to Taste? Ok, so we talk a lot on this site about growing the bananas, how about eating them? Has anyone thought about trading fruit? Would be neat to taste the "fruits" of our labor and get a sense of what else you may be interested in planting. Not sure about the logistics and hazards of sending bananas through the mail, but I thought it was an interesting concept...kind of a virtual fruit stand thoughts?

08-18-2005, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoeReal Senior Member JoeReal's Photo Gallery Location: Davis, California USDA zone 9 Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 905 BananaBucks : 14,164 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 19 Thanked 116 Times in 77 Posts Welcomes: 2	Re: Bananas to Taste? That's a good idea. I have done it before. Maybe not only trade but sell also. The major drawback is the shipping cost, it is going to be $3.85 for 2 fingers of banana. But still cheaper than buying the plant and waiting 3 years to fruit and then be disappointed. However, the taste of the fruit is first and foremost affected by climate, just like the citruses. This is especially true for California. It may be good tasting in Florida but it will never taste that good in California for the same variety. Likewise, there are cultivrs that tasted only so so in the Tropics, but when planted in California, the acidity of the fruit was increased due to low temperature at night and high temperature during day, making the so-so fruit fantastic tasting in some California areas.

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sean Senior Member sean's Photo Gallery Location: Miami, Fla Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 206 BananaBucks : 2,734 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Re: Bananas to Taste? exactly! this way you know if you'd want to plant the bananas beforehand...i know for me i'd be willing to pay the cost since you can't find these bananas in the store...kind of a try before you buy system. i also have some other fruits for people to try if they were interested: Guava Avocado 3 different types of mango Soursop Sweetsop Guava

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GATrops Member GATrops's Photo Gallery Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 153 BananaBucks : 1,982 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Bananas to Taste? I was lucky enough to get some of those Pitangadiego sent across country (literally) and they were excellent. The trip was not a problem for them and they arrived in great shape. Thanks again Pitangadiego!

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sean Senior Member sean's Photo Gallery Location: Miami, Fla Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 206 BananaBucks : 2,734 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Re: Bananas to Taste? great! look forward to seeing what folks have to offer!

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JoeReal Senior Member JoeReal's Photo Gallery Location: Davis, California USDA zone 9 Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 905 BananaBucks : 14,164 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 19 Thanked 116 Times in 77 Posts Welcomes: 2	Re: Bananas to Taste? Jarred, better make a separate forum group for fruit trade/sale/exchange! Thanks. I will line up for any upcoming harvest.

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tlturbo WUTSA V8 tlturbo's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Worth, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Terry Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 349 BananaBucks : 4,063 Feedback: 3 / 100% Thanks: 1 Thanked 41 Times in 26 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Bananas to Taste? I went to a plant sale at Flamingo Gardens in Davie FL, 2 years ago and Going Bananas had a tent set up with lots of plants to sell, AND lots of bananas hanging from the frame over the pups. It was great to taste the fruit then buy the plant. I got Misi Luki, Hua Moa and FHIA 13 (I think) that way. When you taste several together, you can really appreciate the subtle differences. Terry

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