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Old 10-18-2015, 03:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: no propping needed. suggested varieties

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Originally Posted by Horseshoe_Bayou View Post
hello, new to the forum.

what are some banana or plantain varieties that don't require propping of the fruit?

also looking for suggestions on plantains or dual purpose types and pup sources.

I'm in west palm beach Fl.
Nicholas might have some suggestions for you.
Any of the varieties I've grown would be toppled over by a 20 mph wind gust from the right direction when sporting an unpropped bunch of fruit. Consider that a typical bunch weight is between 40lbs and 80lbs.
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