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Old 09-11-2008, 01:32 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Goldfinger plant or pass?

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Originally Posted by jen View Post
Thanks for the info on the taste Scot. I keep reading how yummy they are. I really want one of every kind but I seriously only have room for maybe 2 more and that is pushing it. It's hard to narrow it down. I read so much about the goldfinger and it sounded really good, I'm pretty sure I want one of those. I know Richard you had suggested 3 to me...D.Brazilian, sweetheart, and namwa. Are those the ones that would grow well on the coast and taste yummy? I have a Mysore, Jamaican Red, and Gluay Namwah and I'm very excited about that Namwah (thanks Jon).

I need a bigger yard.

Jen
I think Goldfinger gets a lot of publicity because a lot of vendors -- esp. established nurseries have it for sale. And there is no doubt that it tastes better than bananas bought at the store. But given that you are in an excellent location for growing bananas and have very limited space, I would not give it such a high priority.

I still haven't been able to identify your house from the aerial photos I have, but I did drive by on the 5-freeway on my way to and from Gardenia last Friday. I waved for good measure, just in case someone was paying attention.
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