Banana
SpeciesMusa paradisiaca
Also called bananas, banana fruit, Musa × paradisiaca
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“consistent moisture” — Banana Pests and Diseases: Prevention, Signs, and Care
“Well-draining soil (pH 5.5-6.5) with consistent moisture is ideal.” — Banana Growth Timeline: From Seed to Fruit | Garvillo
“Growth rate: Slow and steady, about 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 in) per week.” — Banana Growth Timeline: From Seed to Fruit | Garvillo
“The stem: Strong and sturdy (10-15 cm diameter).” — Banana Growth Timeline: From Seed to Fruit | Garvillo
“seed” — Banana Pests and Diseases: Prevention, Signs, and Care
“To determine when to harvest, check: * Color: Bright yellow, no green or brown spots. * Softness: Slightly soft but firm. * Scent: Sweet, musky aroma. * Weight: Heavier than unripe bananas.” — Banana Growth Timeline: From Seed to Fruit | Garvillo
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3 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Banana
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian