Kru / Sunset Bananas

ryboyer · 11-29-2009, 06:15 PM

Has anyone had any success with the kru bananas fruting this year? I bought some this spring but I will have to wait another year or so to see them fruit. If you did can you post some pictures.

Thanks.

jeffreyp · 11-29-2009, 06:36 PM

I have however I think the fruit quality is low with Kru.

pitangadiego · 11-30-2009, 10:17 AM

No fruit this year. Has fruited in the past. Very cold sensitive, like all reds, and barely hangs on through winter. Probably needs to see 50+ all year to thrive.

Caloosamusa · 11-30-2009, 01:26 PM

None of my Kru fruited this year but I did not expect bloom. They like a steady supply of water without overwatering. Mine went though 2 freezes early in the year, but most survived and grew several feet in 1 season. I have two that may fruit early next year. According to TREC Kru is the best tasting banana fruit behind Kofi. I am in zone 10 South Florida.

jeffreyp · 11-30-2009, 03:18 PM

I don't believe it's the best tasting banana, too bland... In my book, goldfinger, ice cream, psyang raja, manzana, and raja puri are tops in my book.

island cassie · 11-30-2009, 03:59 PM

I think that with all the varieties - it depends on the cultivar. You need to taste before you buy.

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11-29-2009, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
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11-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
jeffreyp Zone 10, South Florida jeffreyp's Photo Gallery Location: Royal Palm Beach Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 870 BananaBucks : 150,116 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 30 Times Was Thanked 590 Times in 298 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 4 Times	Re: Kru / Sunset Bananas I don't believe it's the best tasting banana, too bland... In my book, goldfinger, ice cream, psyang raja, manzana, and raja puri are tops in my book.

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