The Banana Exhibit at the 2019 Coffs Harbour Show was once again a great success, thanks to those who gave up time to man the stalls and the many growers who entered fruit.

The coveted Banana Cup was won by mother and son farming duo Monica and Jason Gentle, who also took home first place for their Cavendish fruit in the Marketable and Carton of Hands categories.

Lady Fingers were also well represented, with Clayton Hoy sweeping the field with his high-quality fruit. BGA President Wally Gately said Ducasse was extremely popular with show-goers stopping by for a taste test, with many returning for more after sampling the variety in previous years.

“Even with the Lady Fingers there, it was Ducasse that got the most community reaction,” he said.

Cavendish

First Place – Marketable  

M & Ja Gentle            

Heaviest

Lucas Spagnola  60kg

First Place – Ctn. Hands 

M & Ja Gentle

First Place – Ctn. Clusters

J & M Eggins                  

Ladyfinger

First Place – Marketable 

Clayton  Hoy        

Heaviest

Clayton Hoy  40kg

First Place – Ctn. Hands 

Clayton Hoy       

First Place – Ctn. Clusters

Clayton Hoy                         

Ducasse 

First Place – Marketable  

L & D Pilati          

Heaviest

1^st.  G. Regan  48kg

First Place – Ctn. Hands 

L & D Pilati                

First Place – Ctn. Clusters

L & D Pilati                             

BANANA  CUP 

M & Ja Gentle