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Vronni · 10-20-2021, 12:57 PM

Hi folks,

I'm new to growing bananas. I recently moved to southern Delaware, USA, and finally have some space for gardening and fruit trees. I've planted my favorites, and I'd like to try my husband's favorite - bananas!

My zone is 7b, and the average low temp in January is mid-20s. Estimated first/last frost dates are mid-April and late October. I have a sunny spot picked out on the southeast side of my garage where it will be out of the wind.

I'm looking for a fruiting variety. According to this page: https://www.willisorchards.com/produ...t#.YXBBrBwpBZg, Raja Puri could work for me.

Any thoughts on this variety? Any other suggestions?

What size should I start with? When should I plant it? When can I expect to get fruit? Is the source above a reasonable price? Other source suggestions? One site said to plant minimum of 3; do you agree? What's the best source for step-by-step directions for planting and care?

Any other advice I didn't think to ask about?

Thanks to all for your help!

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Vronni Vronni Location: Southern Delaware, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 7b Name: Vronni Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 2,515 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 5 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Best fruiting banana for me? Hi folks, I'm new to growing bananas. I recently moved to southern Delaware, USA, and finally have some space for gardening and fruit trees. I've planted my favorites, and I'd like to try my husband's favorite - bananas! My zone is 7b, and the average low temp in January is mid-20s. Estimated first/last frost dates are mid-April and late October. I have a sunny spot picked out on the southeast side of my garage where it will be out of the wind. I'm looking for a fruiting variety. According to this page: https://www.willisorchards.com/produ...t#.YXBBrBwpBZg, Raja Puri could work for me. Any thoughts on this variety? Any other suggestions? What size should I start with? When should I plant it? When can I expect to get fruit? Is the source above a reasonable price? Other source suggestions? One site said to plant minimum of 3; do you agree? What's the best source for step-by-step directions for planting and care? Any other advice I didn't think to ask about? Thanks to all for your help!