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endeitz · 12-29-2006, 11:00 PM

First, I found a link to this forum over at GW. It is so nice to find another forum, since the GW one is lacking in many ways. I have found alternate forums now for both banana and citrus (my favorites!). Thanks for the good work guys!

Now, for my question. I asked over at GW to see if anyone had California Gold they could sell me. But now, in browsing this forum I see that some think that the Dwarf Brazilian might be more cold hardy. I am in 8b, and currently have a Dwarf Ornico (I think, I bought it long ago before I even knew what a banana plant looked like, so I will post a pic in the "identify this" forum eventually). I am looking to add to my edible collection (I have a Basjoo as well).

Do you guys think that CA Gold or Dwarf Brazilian is a better candidate? I have kept my current dwarf alive by covering with a frost blanket, and including a 20 gallon container full of water under the blanket. The leaves are a little ragged, but no bad damage yet (down to 22F overnight, with warmer temps during the day). I was hoping to find another dwarf variety that I could treat similarly.

Regards,

Ed.

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endeitz Junior Member endeitz's Photo Gallery Location: Central Texas (8a/b) Find me on the map! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 54 BananaBucks : 61,944 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	California Gold First, I found a link to this forum over at GW. It is so nice to find another forum, since the GW one is lacking in many ways. I have found alternate forums now for both banana and citrus (my favorites!). Thanks for the good work guys! Now, for my question. I asked over at GW to see if anyone had California Gold they could sell me. But now, in browsing this forum I see that some think that the Dwarf Brazilian might be more cold hardy. I am in 8b, and currently have a Dwarf Ornico (I think, I bought it long ago before I even knew what a banana plant looked like, so I will post a pic in the "identify this" forum eventually). I am looking to add to my edible collection (I have a Basjoo as well). Do you guys think that CA Gold or Dwarf Brazilian is a better candidate? I have kept my current dwarf alive by covering with a frost blanket, and including a 20 gallon container full of water under the blanket. The leaves are a little ragged, but no bad damage yet (down to 22F overnight, with warmer temps during the day). I was hoping to find another dwarf variety that I could treat similarly. Regards, Ed.