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PaulOdin · 10-07-2006, 01:45 PM

As one of those Florida guys, I wish I resembled that remark. I'm not sure if the Orlando area is 9a or 9b, but bananas usually freeze if unprotected. And just to whine a bit, this year we've had Florida humidity and California rain.
Anyway, you have it better than a lot of people on this list. California Gold, Orinoco, Rajapuri, Ice Cream, 1000 Fingers, and a variety of others should fruit for you most years, and will grow back quickly even if the leaves get frosty.
I was looking for materials for a temporary greenhouse today, but only plan to protect immature/short plants, and that from first frost (1/1?) until March. You are probably in the same situation.

Paul

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PaulOdin Muddy handed ditch digger Location: Leesburg, FL Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 137 BananaBucks : 41,649 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Best fruiting Banana? As one of those Florida guys, I wish I resembled that remark. I'm not sure if the Orlando area is 9a or 9b, but bananas usually freeze if unprotected. And just to whine a bit, this year we've had Florida humidity and California rain. Anyway, you have it better than a lot of people on this list. California Gold, Orinoco, Rajapuri, Ice Cream, 1000 Fingers, and a variety of others should fruit for you most years, and will grow back quickly even if the leaves get frosty. I was looking for materials for a temporary greenhouse today, but only plan to protect immature/short plants, and that from first frost (1/1?) until March. You are probably in the same situation. Paul