Musa Blue Java (Ice Cream)
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Revision as of 20:56, 2 July 2007
Contents |
Cultivar Name
Musa 'ice cream'
Synonyms
Blue Java
Pictures
(credit the flying dutchman)
(credit Gabe15)
(credit Gabe15)
(credit Dombo)
(credit Dombo)
(credit Dombo)
Description
This hardy, cold tolerant banana plant reaches up to 15 feet in height. In spite of its height, it stands up to the wind well having a strong stem and root system. The leaves have a silver-green color. The fruit is blue-green, medium sized and the flesh is snow-white The quality of the fruit is excellent, many rate this the best tasting banana. It has a taste reminiscent of vanilla pudding yet firm and sweet. Quite different and superior to the fruit you get at the store. It is a easy to grow banana.
- Genetic Group -
Origin
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Desert banana
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
15 feet
- Survival Zone -
8-10
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
Cold tolerant
- Wind -
Stands up well to the wind with a good root system
- Sun -
- Taste Description -
Vanilla
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
Panama disease
- Resistant Diseases -
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources
