Spanish Name
Banano
Scientific Name
Musa × paradisiaca
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Bi-Annual
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Edible parts
FlowerFruit
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Growth Type
HerbaceousShurb
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshBiomassShade
Life Cycle
Placenta 2
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
We have lots of different species. Eat raw or in smoothies, ice cream. Pancakes, baked goods.
Nutritional Info
High in potassium, B6, vitamin C, and fiber
Medicinal Uses
Aids digestion; supports heart and nerve function
Planting Distance
Typically 2.5–3 meters between plants
Harvest Time
9–15 months after planting
