Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream?

nph · 07-26-2012, 09:48 PM

I have several Dwarf Namwah which I thought was Icecream. They are great but I really curious at trying a "true" Icecream since that would higher than the Dwarf Namwah.
Anyone has one, confirmed Blue Java/Icecream that you can spare, for a cost?

Thanks

caliboy1994 · 07-30-2012, 03:57 PM

I know a few of the members in SoCal have it, including pitangadiego, sunfish, and venturabananas. They have it at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. I'm not sure if any of them can ship to your state though.

Abnshrek · 07-30-2012, 05:37 PM

What is the definition of true blue java? does it just have to taste like vanilla ice cream or does it have to be blue too? :^)

caliboy1994 · 07-30-2012, 06:26 PM

The true Blue Java is the original Ice Cream cultivar, not the one common on the mainlands, which is a form of Namwah. Namwah doesn't taste like vanilla, and the true Ice Cream does. The whole thing resulted from a TC mislabeling from AgriStarts.

robguz24 · 07-30-2012, 10:40 PM

Too bad I can't send them from Hawaii because I have trouble trying to even sell the fruit or plants here at my farmers market. If it is any consolation for those wanting to get them, I find them to be just ok. My partner won't even eat them. They have to get pretty ripe to taste decent, and then they have a fluffy/mushy texture and just ok taste.

The first time I had one I think being told it was called Ice Cream and tasted like ice cream, the power of suggestion influenced me into being wowed by it. But every one I've had since that first one has been a disappointment. Where they are impressive is frozen and then blended into a soft-serve like ice cream without having to add anything. I'll probably rip all mine out eventually. I'd be thrilled if they were really all namwahs, because it has a much better taste and texture for my tastes anyway.

07-26-2012, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
nph nph's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 364 BananaBucks : 225,286 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 22 Times Was Thanked 365 Times in 173 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream? I have several Dwarf Namwah which I thought was Icecream. They are great but I really curious at trying a "true" Icecream since that would higher than the Dwarf Namwah. Anyone has one, confirmed Blue Java/Icecream that you can spare, for a cost? Thanks

07-30-2012, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
caliboy1994 <div style="font-style: italic;"><div style="font-style: italic;"></div></div> caliboy1994's Photo Gallery Location: SFV, California Find me on the map! Zone: USDA zone 10a; Sunset zone 18/19 Name: Andreas Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,301 BananaBucks : 260,032 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,474 Times Was Thanked 2,196 Times in 1,148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 236 Times	Re: Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream? I know a few of the members in SoCal have it, including pitangadiego, sunfish, and venturabananas. They have it at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. I'm not sure if any of them can ship to your state though. __________________ "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." ~ Masanobu Fukuoka Find me on linktree here as Solarpunk Farmer: https://linktr.ee/solarpunkfarmer

07-30-2012, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Abnshrek Happy Growing Abnshrek 's Photo Gallery Location: Beaumont Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b, but 9b weather.. Name: Migael / Michael Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,493 BananaBucks : 213,812 Feedback: 45 / 100% Said "Thanks" 10,447 Times Was Thanked 16,443 Times in 5,238 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,318 Times	Re: Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream? What is the definition of true blue java? does it just have to taste like vanilla ice cream or does it have to be blue too? :^) __________________ I'm a Nannerhead :^)

07-30-2012, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
caliboy1994 <div style="font-style: italic;"><div style="font-style: italic;"></div></div> caliboy1994's Photo Gallery Location: SFV, California Find me on the map! Zone: USDA zone 10a; Sunset zone 18/19 Name: Andreas Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,301 BananaBucks : 260,032 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,474 Times Was Thanked 2,196 Times in 1,148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 236 Times	Re: Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream? The true Blue Java is the original Ice Cream cultivar, not the one common on the mainlands, which is a form of Namwah. Namwah doesn't taste like vanilla, and the true Ice Cream does. The whole thing resulted from a TC mislabeling from AgriStarts. __________________ "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." ~ Masanobu Fukuoka Find me on linktree here as Solarpunk Farmer: https://linktr.ee/solarpunkfarmer

07-30-2012, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
robguz24 Rob Location: Kalapana, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 11 Name: Rob Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,506 BananaBucks : 267,692 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,320 Times Was Thanked 4,961 Times in 1,080 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 204 Times	Re: Anybody has a true Blue Java/IceCream? Too bad I can't send them from Hawaii because I have trouble trying to even sell the fruit or plants here at my farmers market. If it is any consolation for those wanting to get them, I find them to be just ok. My partner won't even eat them. They have to get pretty ripe to taste decent, and then they have a fluffy/mushy texture and just ok taste. The first time I had one I think being told it was called Ice Cream and tasted like ice cream, the power of suggestion influenced me into being wowed by it. But every one I've had since that first one has been a disappointment. Where they are impressive is frozen and then blended into a soft-serve like ice cream without having to add anything. I'll probably rip all mine out eventually. I'd be thrilled if they were really all namwahs, because it has a much better taste and texture for my tastes anyway. __________________ My micro-farm Stay on my Big Island banana farm cottage

Members currently in the chatroom: 0
	The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009. No one is currently using the chat.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
blue java...in a pot???	Nanagirl2k8	Container Grown Banana Plants	25	11-09-2021 02:02 PM
Blue Java Variegated	RAINFOREZT	Main Banana Discussion	48	05-14-2012 06:12 PM
Blue Java ?	sunfish	Banana Identification	8	11-26-2010 04:49 PM
Blue Java	STEVIE UK	European Section	3	10-11-2009 11:41 AM
Waterlogged Blue Java	Eric	Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics	6	05-20-2009 10:38 PM