Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-16-2016, 08:00 PM
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One of my newest Banana plants
I was able to hand select this one near Waipio Valley and I'm pretty happy with it.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59736&size=1...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-11-2016, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,111
Re: Veinte Cohol Taste Report
As for the 'Veinte Cohol' fruit taste report, regardless of growing conditions, a report is a report and the observation is valid and appreciated in my opinion. I would hazard to guess that most...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-11-2016, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,111
Re: Veinte Cohol Taste Report
I think the link Chong posted has a taxonomical error in referring to to 'Butuhan' as M. acuminata subsp. errans, though vernacular names don't always correspond nicely with botanical names, to my...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-17-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,640
Taste Report - Muraru Mshale
It's been a while since I tried a new banana, so I was very excited about this one that I got from Julian.
1st tasting a bit...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-24-2014, 12:34 AM
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Views: 3,356
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-20-2014, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,510
Re: Goldfinger Taste Report
I finally got to taste Goldfinger. The fruit didn't fully enlarge and the bunch broke off in a storm last week. Still they were fully ripe at 4 months. They are good, much like a DB but less so the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-06-2014, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
Tall Brazilian Taste Report
<a href="http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/servatusprime/media/22552146-D14E-47B6-8F95-2E76A4643942_zpse4kb6ehz.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-22-2014, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Dwarf Mysore/Pisang Ceylon?
I have not seen any with it while i do have seen other normally healthy AAB's get it while establishing as pups or in TC. I don't think there is any proof that it can't get it but it seems to...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-05-2014, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 24
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Lots of room for more bananas!
Just purchased this lot which borders my home! Another 1/5 acre to grow more bananas. Already have 7 bananas waiting to be planted. Now I just need 150' of garden...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-26-2014, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,273
Lakatan taste report
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/robguz24/Robs%20bananas/IMG_4376_zps2839ca30.jpg...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-21-2014, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-21-2014, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,510
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-21-2014, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
Re: Muraru Mshale
I always find that too. Taller and bigger bunches after the first rack. Was most extreme with 1000 fingers.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-21-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 11,457
Re: SH 3640 Taste Report
Overall I like Goldfinger more. Here's is a link to my taste report: http://www.bananas.org/f2/goldfinger-taste-report-20686.html
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-15-2014, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-14-2014, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-12-2014, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
Re: Muraru Mshale
Looking good.
maybe it was the muraru mulalu that was the tart tasting one. I think the mulalu also ripens yellow, and has similiar giant bunches.
Ah, yes here's a post by gabe about the mulalu,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-10-2014, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
Re: Muraru Mshale
Really interested in this strain. Gabe says its like a fruity version of gros michel, which sounds AMAZING. Yield is supposedly good too.
Any updates? Great to see this variety in development.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-12-2014, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 1,318
Views: 206,999
Re: What did you harvest today (bananas)
This is supposed to be Ebun Musak, my first bunch off this plant. From Aloha Tropicals. This is supposed to be the type that is green when ripe. Plant looks like a DB, mostly yellow fruit tastes like...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-09-2014, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 3
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Taste Report - Fe'i (type unknown)
Well I had recently learned that someone was selling Fe'i bananas at the Hilo Farmers Market but I hadn't seen them myself until today. I was thrilled! One vendor had part of a bunch. They were sold...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-06-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Re: Growing lists…….. What ya got.
Goldfinger
SH 3640
Brazilian (general consensus)
Pisang Raja
Double Mahoi
Creamwah! (Namwah)
Kandarian
Gros Michel
Zebrina
"X" (Grand Nain) x Sumatrana)
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-06-2014, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Re: Growing lists…….. What ya got.
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x455/NicolasNaranja/20140406_115637_zpsa1a2f8dd.jpg (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/NicolasNaranja/media/20140406_115637_zpsa1a2f8dd.jpg.html)
Hua...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-05-2014, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-05-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Re: Growing lists…….. What ya got.
A'ea'e
African Rhino (unconfirmed)
Apple (Dwarf Brazilian)
Cuban red
Double mahoi
Dwarf Namwah
Dwarf Red
Ebun Musak (probably something else)
Ele ele
Fe'I unknown
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
04-05-2014, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Re: Growing lists…….. What ya got.
My Potted SDC putting out 25" leaves, Tomato vine and some Basil for my wife.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DmudV0L5DD2NhCu9PgK4HZ-OYofpuA9_l_86Fj6I2Yin=w798-h842-no
My SDC is now putting out 25"...
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