Caribbean "Platano" Plants

baruman · 05-03-2014, 11:55 AM

Where can I get seedling plants? I want true platanos that you can fry for tostones or maduros or some cold hardy equivalent.

Abnshrek · 05-03-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by baruman

Where can I get seedling plants? I want true platanos that you can fry for tostones or maduros or some cold hardy equivalent.

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

baruman · 05-03-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

Thanks. But what kind (name) should I get and where do I find them for sale?

edzone9 · 07-23-2014, 07:57 PM

Try PR Dwarf Plantain, Super Plantain , FHIA 21 , Or The Maricongo..

Good luck I love plantains too

vitin6039 · 07-28-2014, 03:42 PM

I started growing Maricongos I brought from P.R last year and I do have a few large pups for sale. They are 100% Maricongos straight from P.R. great for Tostones, Aranitas and Mofongo. My Plant in about 8.5 feet tall and I think i should flower at the end of this year. See my other post for references.

I will add some pictures later when I get home.

Note:
Send me PM for details on buying Maricongo Pups.

edzone9 · 09-23-2014, 06:33 PM

Hello I would like 1 Maricongo Pup..
Ed

Toney · 12-12-2014, 02:57 AM

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

bananimal · 12-14-2014, 10:02 AM

Lowes has been selling ARH this year. African Rhino Horn. Started a mat with 2 pups - one from Lowes and one from Keith.

PR-Giants · 12-14-2014, 12:23 PM

I would recommend planting several different Platano cultivars to see which grows best for you. I just finished eating 3 different cultivars, African Rhino Horn, Dwarf Cuban, and Maricongo, and they all tasted great.

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