Check out some asian grocery stores. They have bananas not from the Dole. I tried the Dole red banana but really didn't like it. The Asian grocery stores should

Check out some asian grocery stores. They have bananas not from the Dole. I tried the Dole red banana but really didn't like it. The Asian grocery stores should have a few other varieties. But you are right that the common variety seems to be the only one that can be reliably shipped long distances. Most of the US cannot grow bananas natively since they cannot handle cold temperatures.