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Old 03-03-2009, 02:04 AM   #67 (permalink)
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Default Re: Hill Banana ("Pahari kela") from India

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Originally Posted by bigdog View Post
I'm actually more intrigued by the descriptions of the texture of the fruit than the cold-hardiness! It just sounds so much different from any other banana I've eaten, but I can imagine it in my head. Now I really want to try one! I tend to like the heavier fruits, like Durian, Mango, etc. A heavy banana sounds weird but neat. Sign me up for one!

Frank
Try raw (uncooked) Saba. It is probably heavier than Pahari Kela. And it is rated for Zone 8.
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