Musa Valery

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		+	Musa 'Valery'
	===Synonyms===		===Synonyms===
	==Pictures==		==Pictures==
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		+	no picture
	==Description==		==Description==
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		+	A robust grower, usually fruiting at 9-10 feet. This is a Cavendish type. It is the main variety now being grown commercially in Central America. There are reports of it doing well in Southern California, it is stress resistant and it has been described as semihardy. In Hawaii it is grown higher up than 'Williams', an improved Cavendish type, implying greater cool growing tolerance. Leaves are striped red when young. It needs
		+	support as fruit develops and the flavor of the fruit is very good.
		+	Bunches are of 50+ Lbs. Sensitive to cold.
	*Genetic Group -		*Genetic Group -
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	===Usage===		===Usage===
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		+	Desert
	==Flowering==		==Flowering==
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		+	12 feet
	*Survival Zone -		*Survival Zone -
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		+	9-10
	*Fruiting Zone -		*Fruiting Zone -
	*Cold Hardiness -		*Cold Hardiness -
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		+	Very cold sensitive
	*Wind -		*Wind -
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	*Resistant Diseases -		*Resistant Diseases -
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		+	Panama disease
	==Research Notes==		==Research Notes==
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	===Members Growing This Banana===		===Members Growing This Banana===
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Contents 1 Cultivar Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Cultivar Name

Musa 'Valery'

Synonyms

Pictures

no picture

Description

A robust grower, usually fruiting at 9-10 feet. This is a Cavendish type. It is the main variety now being grown commercially in Central America. There are reports of it doing well in Southern California, it is stress resistant and it has been described as semihardy. In Hawaii it is grown higher up than 'Williams', an improved Cavendish type, implying greater cool growing tolerance. Leaves are striped red when young. It needs support as fruit develops and the flavor of the fruit is very good. Bunches are of 50+ Lbs. Sensitive to cold.

• Genetic Group -

Origin

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Desert

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

12 feet

• Survival Zone -

9-10

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness -

Very cold sensitive

• Wind -

• Sun -

• Taste Description -

• Personal Notes -

• Growth tips -

Known Afflictions

• Pests -

• Susceptible Diseases -

• Resistant Diseases -

Panama disease

Research Notes

• Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

• Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

• Links

  (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)

• Sources