Best plantain banana Florida 9b?

lk-in-central-florida · 03-10-2021, 03:15 AM

Hey, so I'm not a huge fan of the traditional banana flavor, though I love cooked plantains. What varieties would everyone suggest for 9b which are more plantain-like, less grocery-store-banana type (I love the flavor of the first, really dislike what everyone considers banana flavor)?

Once I know the best varieties, if I can't find them locally, what is the best way to obtain them?

Thanks!

hydroid · 03-10-2021, 08:54 AM

I like the taste of the Saba and they are pretty cold hardy. They are not too hard to find, ask around.

lk-in-central-florida · 03-10-2021, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydroid

I like the taste of the Saba and they are pretty cold hardy. They are not too hard to find, ask around.

Thank you! I don't really know anyone who grows bananas ... I'm not sure who I would ask when I'm asking around. Can you suggest something more specific?

Thanks!

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