Originally Posted by MV8R

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!