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Old 03-12-2013, 11:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Someone out there knows how to key out Cavendish vs Gros Michel. What is Gigante Blanco. It looks similar to Gros Michel to me.

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Looks a lot more like a Gros Michel type to me, based on the coloration of the petioles and the shape of the bud.
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My plantlets from TARS are being shipped tomorrow. I'm overjoyed.
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Got 2 of the varieties

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Default Re: Gigante blanco
TARS lists Gigante Blanco as a Gros Michel type.

TARS also lists Guaran Enano as a Gros Michel type & the data appears to be better.

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TARS lists Gigante Blanco as a Gros Michel type.

TARS also lists Guaran Enano as a Gros Michel type & the data appears to be better.

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