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Old 03-31-2011, 10:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: What's the Difference?

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Originally Posted by Gabe15 View Post
Ladyfinger refers to many different cultivars depending on where in the world you are, its a very confusing name. I would agree though that in this case, it is likely 'Manzano', but with such an unreliable source you can never really know for sure until it flowerrs.

Be careful with the Hawaii info as only in Hawaii are the Brazilian types called "apple". On the mainland and elsewhere, "apple" is normally in reference to other types of bananas. If you got a 'Dwarf Apple' in Hawaii, it is 'Dwarf Brazilian', but if you got a 'Dwarf Apple' on the mainland, it could easily be a different type.
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The dwarf Apple did come from Hawaii. What did you mean about not being sure until the Manzano flowers? What does one look for?

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