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Originally Posted by Bananaman88
Great explanations, Gabe. Your descriptions make perfect sense to me, but then I have the benefit of a degree in horticulture and some plant breeding classes as well, so I can see how it could be confusing to the layman, as Kevin mentioned.
Kevin, I don't think you have to worry about any banana being toxic. It seems like you now have a good understanding of the working definition of what we mean by edible and non-edible bananas. Which cultivars are you attempting up in Canada?
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I think I understand, it's just the wording does make it a bit confusing. I can see how it is complex. I didn't know this before I asked, so I'm sure that there are other newbies who might have the same questions. I wasn't worried about any bananas being toxic, rather just trying to make the point that the wording used doesn't make things clear. I think I get it now, but it still doesn't seem to be very cut-and-dry. More to learn!
I only banana I have right now is a Dwarf Orinoco, which is doing very well (in my opinion) inside for the winter. The pseudostem is at about 2' right now, and I won't be able to get it outside until at least late May, and I'm hoping to get it as big as possible by fall (late September, depending on the weather). I'd like to get more ornamental varieties, as fruiting will probably be a luxury here.
