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00TAO

10-17-2013 10:02 PM

FHIA-18 vs Manzano

Greetings. I was wondering if anyone could help compare and contrast Manzano and FHIA-18. The only thing I found was that FHIA-18 was a bit more hardy, but otherwise very similar.

There is an upcoming plant show where Going-Bananas will be present. I'm trying to reserve a few varieties ahead of time and I'm having a hard time deciding between these two. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

venturabananas

10-19-2013 01:42 AM

Re: FHIA-18 vs Manzano

I wouldn't say they are all that similar. The fruit of both have some tartness, but that's about it for similarities. Manzano is a taller, more slender plant, with a smaller bunch. FHIA-18 has droopier leaves. Manzano fruit are essentially inedible until very ripe, at which point the can be excellent, or not. If I could only grow one of those two, I'd choose FHIA-18, but I'm growing both for now.

00TAO

10-19-2013 08:28 PM

Re: FHIA-18 vs Manzano

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Originally Posted by venturabananas (Post 231873)

Good info, thanks!

Nicolas Naranja

10-19-2013 09:58 PM

Re: FHIA-18 vs Manzano

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Originally Posted by 00TAO (Post 231669)

compare and contrast Manzano and FHIA-18. The only thing I found was that FHIA-18

FHIA-18 is most similar to a brazilian type of banana, it taste very good and is hardy. It resists most diseases. Manzano is a banana that taste fantastic when very ripe, but has some issues with disease.

Yields with FHIA-18 are going to be much higher than manzano.

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