Spanish Name
Platano
Scientific Name
Musa spp.
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Bi-Annual
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbaceousShurb
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshBiomassPrivacy Hedge
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Green (unripe): boiled, fried, used like potatoes or root veggies. Dried green plantain can be ground to gluten-free flour. Ripe (yellow to black): fried, roasted, or steamed, baked.
Nutritional Info
High in Carbohydrates, rich in fiber and potassium, Vitamins A, B6, C, Magnesium and iron
Medicinal Uses
Digestive support: cooked green plantains are used for ulcers and digestive upset, supports muscle and nerve function, prebiotic, anti-diarrheal
Planting Distance
9–12 months from sucker planting
Harvest Time
2.5–3 meters between plants in rows
