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MV8R · 05-06-2013, 05:18 PM

Hello, I'm Steve and I am new here. I've planted lots of fruit trees and plants in the last few years but I'm new to bananas.

I'm in the Atlanta area, Zone 8 but we usually get a week of temps in the teens.

I have an unknown from a local grower, two namwah "ice cream" soon to be planted, and a California Gold on the way.

Out of the most cold hardy varieties, what has been the groups experience with time from flowering to mature/pickable fruit? How many months?

I've been reading a lot here and elsewhere but can't find any information about those that have produced in less than 9 months.

I realize weather during those months is key. Just trying to make the best choices.

Thanks in advance!

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MV8R Location: ATL Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 7 BananaBucks : 8,220 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 4 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	9 months minimum?, flower to mature fruit? Hello, I'm Steve and I am new here. I've planted lots of fruit trees and plants in the last few years but I'm new to bananas. I'm in the Atlanta area, Zone 8 but we usually get a week of temps in the teens. I have an unknown from a local grower, two namwah "ice cream" soon to be planted, and a California Gold on the way. Out of the most cold hardy varieties, what has been the groups experience with time from flowering to mature/pickable fruit? How many months? I've been reading a lot here and elsewhere but can't find any information about those that have produced in less than 9 months. I realize weather during those months is key. Just trying to make the best choices. Thanks in advance!