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Old 11-10-2015, 12:43 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Default Re: Ice Cream/Blue Java banana?

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Originally Posted by robguz24 View Post
Of the 40 or so types I've tasted, I put Ice Cream in the bottom 1/4. Some can be good, but even the best one I've had isn't wonderful. If they weren't called Ice Cream I doubt many would seek them out aside from the novelty of them being blue while they grow. Namwah can also be good, but it's certainly not in my top 10. I'd start with what you are certain you can get to fruit where you live and go from there. If you can get your hands on a Mysore or a Dwarf Brazilian, those are both far superior to Namwah & Ice Cream.
Awesome input Rob! Finding varieties that will thrive in the low desert area does post somewhat of a challenge. I wish I can have the opportunity to taste these interesting varieties before planting, but I am going to take you guys' advice of passing on the Ice Cream for sure. I am going to look into the Mysore or a Dwarf Brazilian. How would you describe the flavor for those two?
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