Re: Newby to bananas N of Houston, TX
Someone else will have to advise on varieties suitable for your area. However, fruiting can be suppressed my inadequate watering, fertilizing, etc. Too many plants in a "mat" (the term for a clump) means too much competition for nutrients, etc. which can also suppress growth and fruiting. You may need to thin out the mat. Another idea: The fellow across the street has a variety which is tolerant of and seemingly suitable for your climate and has fruited. Maybe you should get a pup from him, and start a new patch with a proven performer.
A word of caution, in general, the red bananas (anything with red in the names, plus a few others) are much less cold tolerant that other varieties.
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