Tastiest Bananas for Eating

18 years ago

Hi everyone! I currently don't own any banana trees, but my neighborhood used to be a banana plantation and lots of friends have fruit-producing banana trees.

I want to grow some too, but I have no clue which variety/varieties are the best for eating, or even edible! sorry for my naÃ¯vitÃ©...

so what are the favorites for eating? I saw a post entitled "top 3 favorites" and when i looked a bunch of them up, they were reportedly non-edible.

if you guys could help me out, i'd really appreciate it. I can't wait to get started!

Tropical Will

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mrbungalow
18 years ago
"Ice Cream" is supposed to be really good.

I heard here that some people actually steal bunches of this variety down in LA and sell it to chinese restaurants for a good amount of money. If I lived in a warmer area I would definately try growing Ice-cream.
wanna_run_faster
18 years ago
I've been lusting after "Ice Cream" for quite awhile....
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wgrisaitis
Original Author
18 years ago
funny you guys all say Ice Cream! I went to the local nursery friday afternoon, and a lady described each variety they had to offer ( must have been at least a dozen... i was lost!) and she said her favorite was Ice Cream too.

She said that it's ok to plant them any time of the year... but isn't it wise to wait until late february or so to plant them? The last night below freezing was in january 2003... and the past few winters have been mild. we might be overdue for a hard freeze. i don't want to buy a baby Ice Cream and have it get zapped!!

how long does it take for a banana tree to become established? i'm thinking if i wait until march or so i will have more security.

-Will
pitangadiego
18 years ago
Taste your neighbor's, and get a pup from the one you like best. OR

Misi Luki,
Dwarf Namwah,
Sweetheart (Fhia3),
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Praying Hands,
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