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BlueJava79 · 02-13-2015, 11:15 PM

The flavors others have mentioned are definitely among the best, raja, dwarf brazil, and namwah. Blue Java (actual) is a fast grower but slow to ripen. Namwah here in zone 10 is also slow to ripen. It is very cold hardy, even surviving brief frost, and considering that at the height of 14-16ft of p-stem.

A dwarf variety will probably give you more cold tolerance because it will cut down wind exposure. Planting on a south facing garden with protection from northern winds will also make a huge difference.

Maybe a good variety for dessert quality and quick to ripen might be one of the FHA types? I don't grow any but that's what the commercial growers do well with. But than, they're also not worrying about frost either lol.

Good luck with your garden.

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BlueJava79 Musa Afficionado Location: SWFlorida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Chris Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 8 BananaBucks : 1,718 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: newbie - looking to buy 2 plants (best tasting?) The flavors others have mentioned are definitely among the best, raja, dwarf brazil, and namwah. Blue Java (actual) is a fast grower but slow to ripen. Namwah here in zone 10 is also slow to ripen. It is very cold hardy, even surviving brief frost, and considering that at the height of 14-16ft of p-stem. A dwarf variety will probably give you more cold tolerance because it will cut down wind exposure. Planting on a south facing garden with protection from northern winds will also make a huge difference. Maybe a good variety for dessert quality and quick to ripen might be one of the FHA types? I don't grow any but that's what the commercial growers do well with. But than, they're also not worrying about frost either lol. Good luck with your garden. Last edited by BlueJava79 : 02-16-2015 at 09:29 PM.