03-01-2018, 10:39 AM
There was some attempt to pass Australia-like legislation in Hawaii years ago but it didn't go anywhere. It's not going to happen here, for a number of reasons, the largest being political will. Yep, I'm referring to Gabe and his research. If you know Gabe I'm sure he'd share his thesis if you're interested. It's a very interesting read!
I have 4 Gros MIchel variants (Highgate, original, and 2 others that are probably cocos and lowgate) and 2 Gros Michel hybrids (FHIA-17 & 23) and none have ever gotten Panama disease. I had one silk fig that did years ago, so that means it's on my property. Nematodes and corm weevils are much bigger problems for me. Gros Michel Highgate (which is my least favorite true Gros Michel cultivar) was available for a few years from UH Manoa so it isn't as rare as some others. Gros Michel's are famously susceptible to Panama disease, but they have more resistance than some others, such as any in the silk group. I sell 2 of the GMs and both FHIA keikis as long as customers know for certain they're in bunchy top areas. So for none of my GMs or hybrids have shown signs of bunchy top either.
Forgot to mention that Mysore is another that seems less susceptible to bunchy top than most. It's one of the best tasting too.
I have 4 Gros MIchel variants (Highgate, original, and 2 others that are probably cocos and lowgate) and 2 Gros Michel hybrids (FHIA-17 & 23) and none have ever gotten Panama disease. I had one silk fig that did years ago, so that means it's on my property. Nematodes and corm weevils are much bigger problems for me. Gros Michel Highgate (which is my least favorite true Gros Michel cultivar) was available for a few years from UH Manoa so it isn't as rare as some others. Gros Michel's are famously susceptible to Panama disease, but they have more resistance than some others, such as any in the silk group. I sell 2 of the GMs and both FHIA keikis as long as customers know for certain they're in bunchy top areas. So for none of my GMs or hybrids have shown signs of bunchy top either.
Forgot to mention that Mysore is another that seems less susceptible to bunchy top than most. It's one of the best tasting too.