Musa Giant Plantain
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Cultivar Name
Musa 'giant plantain'
Synonyms
Banae cent livres
Pictures
Description
The 'Giant Plantain' is rather slender and grows to a height of about 14 to 18 feet. The plant produces heads of long fruit with five to seven hands. The fruit are usually cooked rather than eaten fresh. The 'Giant Plantain' is not very wind tolerant but will grow well in protected areas.
- Genetic Group - AAB
Origin
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Cooking
Flowering
- Time To Bloom - 12-16 months near Lake Okeechobee
- Time To Harvest -3-4 months depending on time of year and weather conditions.
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
14-18 feet
- Survival Zone -
8-10
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
Poor cold tolerant
- Wind -
Not very wind tolerant
- Sun -
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
- Resistant Diseases -
Panama disease
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
Members Growing This Banana
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External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources
