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BackyardBananaJoe-30372: /* Research Notes */

BackyardBananaJoe-30372 — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:22:27 GMT

Research Notes

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:34:07 GMT

Description

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	plant to grow in marginal areas or where a grower does not intend to put much care into the cultivation		plant to grow in marginal areas or where a grower does not intend to put much care into the cultivation
	of bananas. The heads of fruit are of moderate size with medium sized fruit.		of bananas. The heads of fruit are of moderate size with medium sized fruit.
-	This tasty banana [[Info:Choking\|chokes]] easier than Orinoco. It is very cold hardy, and the leaves will not turn yellow	+	This tasty banana [[Info:Choking\|chokes]] easier than Orinoco. Choking is presumably caused by fluctuations in temperature, growth rate, or both. It is very cold hardy, and the leaves will not turn yellow
	even with a light frost. It will grow and produce even in the poorest soil.		even with a light frost. It will grow and produce even in the poorest soil.
	Not recommended for South Florida due to [[Black Sigatoka]]. The fruit can be used fresh or green.		Not recommended for South Florida due to [[Black Sigatoka]]. The fruit can be used fresh or green.

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:30:58 GMT

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-	Rajapuri '''Choking'''''Italic text'': the bunch bursted out of the side of the pseudostem instead of emerging from the top of the plant. Credit: Mike Wang	+	Rajapuri '''Choking''': the bunch bursted out of the side of the pseudostem instead of emerging from the top of the plant. Credit: Mike Wang

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:30:16 GMT

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-	Rajapuri ''Choking'''''Bold text''': the bunch bursted out of the side of the pseudostem instead of emerging from the top of the plant. Credit: Mike Wang	+	Rajapuri '''Choking'''''Italic text'': the bunch bursted out of the side of the pseudostem instead of emerging from the top of the plant. Credit: Mike Wang

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:29:24 GMT

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	female flowers, color can be variable (credit: Mike Wang)		female flowers, color can be variable (credit: Mike Wang)
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		+	Rajapuri ''Choking'''''Bold text''': the bunch bursted out of the side of the pseudostem instead of emerging from the top of the plant. Credit: Mike Wang

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:25:01 GMT

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-	Credit: Mike Wang	+	Rajapuri doesn't usually require propping, unless you have a very heavy bunch. Credit: Mike Wang

	==Description==		==Description==

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:22:53 GMT

Cultivation

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	*Cold Hardiness General -		*Cold Hardiness General -

-	Good cold tolerance	+	Good cold tolerance, and easier to protect due to lower height.

	** Cold Hardiness Personal -		** Cold Hardiness Personal -
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	Full sun		Full sun

-	*Taste Description -	+	*Taste Description -Optimal flavor about 1-2 days at room temperature after the fingers turn yellow. At peak ripeness, flavor is sweet with a tangy background, very good quality!

	*Personal Notes -		*Personal Notes -

-	*Growth tips -	+	*Growth tips In cooler climates, be careful with over watering and overfeeding this variety: since it's a true dwarf, the growth rate and consumption of nutrients is slightly lower than a regular sized banana.

	===Known Afflictions===		===Known Afflictions===

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:06:16 GMT

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	(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5736 sbl])		(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5736 sbl])

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		+	female flowers, color can be variable (credit: Mike Wang)

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:44:21 GMT

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		+	Credit: Mike Wang
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		+	https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/44309136301_336e4ef68f_c.jpg

	Credit: Mike Wang		Credit: Mike Wang

Meizzwang — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:42:02 GMT

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	Raji Puri Male Flowers		Raji Puri Male Flowers
	(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5736 sbl])		(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5736 sbl])
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		+	[img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/44309136301_336e4ef68f_c.jpg[/img]
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		+	Credit: Mike Wang

	==Description==		==Description==