Bob

Hey Dan , I'm zone 6 as well but have just started back in bananas for less than a year. The list of edibles I'm currently hoping to coax a bloom out of are: Orinoco, Dwarf nam wa. Fhia 23, and I just won a California Gold on ebay that has more potential , I think( I also have a few more that are edible varieties but wouldn't reccommend them.. If I had to start over I would go with Veinte Cohol(you have to get on a waiting list, I'm hoping to get one this year) Dwarf Orinoco, California gold, California cold hardy( both I believe hardier sports of D. Orinoco) , Dwarf Cavendish and Dwarf nam wa. See the pattern.

How far are you willing to go to get a bloom or fruit? Can you arrange to overwinter plants indoors that with the container will still reach say 10-12 high?
Can yo extend an outdoor plants growing season with a temporary greenhouse? Bottom line : pick a dwarf variety you can keep warm , bright humid , well fed and dedicate a few years growing it, as of right now that's our best shot....Good Luck

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