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06-07-2020, 12:07 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
My brother in law had these growing on his property, and I thought it looked like the 'legendary' Blue Java.
I asked for a pup. He gave me two. The mother plant had a bunch hanging off of it, but the stem began to collapse for some reason, probably because he never propped it up. I took a photo after it was cut. And again just before we divided it up to share with the rest of the family. So, nana 'experts', do you think it is a Blue Java? |
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
I am definitley not one of the experts , but the fruit color and p-stem color look like all the authentic Blue Java pics I have seen.
So 1 vote from me for Blue Java. *Passes microphone to the experts* Did you try the fruit yet btw? How did it taste? |
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
I am not an expert, but blue java has knuckles on the bottom (I think) of the hand of you know what I mean. Namwa do not. Smooth.
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Yes, it’s ‘Ice Cream’ aka ‘Blue Java’, fairly common in Hawaii. They pseudostems snap often, they are quite weak, even if they have small bunches, so I recommend to always prop them, but even then sometimes they snap.
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Thanks for the comments.
I don't think they had reached their peak ripeness, yet. Inside color was very pale, almost white. Texture was very light, almost fluffy. Flavor very mild with a hint of tartness (possibly due to the lack of total ripeness) I don't recall any 'knuckles', but then I wasn't looking for any since I was pretty sure it was what I thought. And I will be sure to prop these when the bunch presents itself. (tks Gabe!) Last edited by Yug : 06-10-2020 at 01:56 AM. |
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Correct, they were unripe, but the mama nana didn't give us a choice. They were far enough along, though, that they did complete the ripening process and were eventually edible.
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Are these knuckles what is seen on the blue java. The plants was sold to me as an ice cream and I have never been sure. The bananas are tasty from it.
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Looks like orinoco. Cross between banana and plantain
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Musa orinoco
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
No. Orinoco can get up to 20 feet. And yes, I know you probably don't believe me, but it is true (albeit rare). Dwarf orinoco get around 6-8 feet, I think.
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It was purchased from just fruits and exotics labeled as an ice cream, but it does not appear to be blue and that has been my concern. I was told that during those years mislabeled bananas were being sold as ice cream bananas in many nursery outlets. It could be Orinoco. |
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
My tall namwa will likely will have bananas this year.
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It might!
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Yeah, that looks like a beast of a Namwa. Congratulations!
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Beautiful big namwa. Can't wait to see the whole bunch.
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Re: New Banana pup - Blue Java I think
Excellent! What town do you live in? Im in Ft Walton and growing namwah as well.
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