Banana

Banana is the second most important fruit crop. Bananas are not trees; instead, they are herbaceous herbs.
There are over 1,000 different varieties of bananas grown throughout different parts of the world. Each comes with a different shape, color, and taste.

Easy Banana Desserts

There are so many recipes made with ripe bananas. Banana is one fruit that is cheap, nutritious and is available easily throughout the year.

Banana Bread, Banana Cake, Banana muffins, Banana Smoothie, Banana Appam, Pazham pori recipe, Mangalore buns, Banana Pancake, Banana Shake, Banana Sheera, Banana Mousse, Chocolate, Banana Bread

Nomenclature

Botanical Name Musaceae
Family Musaceae
Genus Musa
Species Basjoo
Types Barangan Banana,Goldfinger Banana, Cavendish Banana, Pisang Raja, Red Banana, Lady Finger Banana, Blue Java Banana, Plantain, Manzano Banana, Burro Banana

Planting Guide

Flowers

Flower Color: Cream/Tan, Gold/Yellow
Flower Value To Gardener: Showy
Flower Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Shape: Tubular

Fruits

Fruit Color: Green
Fruit Value To Gardener: Showy
Fruit Length: 1-3 inches
Fruit Width: < 1 inch

Leaves

Leaf Color: Green
Leaf Value To Gardener: Showy
Leaf Type: Sheath, Oblong
Hairs Present: No

Collect Seeds

when banana is ripe. Squeeze the banana to extract the seeds.

Harvest  

11-12 months after planting.

Soil Texture High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt)
Soil Drainage Good Drainage , Moist
Soil Chemistry

pH 6-7.5

Cultivation

Germination 2 weeks or 3 months
Bloom 7–9 months or 12 to 18 months

Temperature (Climate)
Temperature 32°C
Light Full sun
Health Benefits

✓ Rich in nutrients
✓ improve blood sugar levels
✓ support digestive health
✓ Energy Booster
✓ Aid weight loss
✓ support heart health
✓ Full of antioxidants
✓ Improve insulin sensitivity when unripe
✓ Fight Morning Sickness
✓ improve kidney health