Musa Blue Java (Ice Cream)
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Cultivar Name
Botanical name: - Musa acuminata 'Java Blue'( MEW-suh)(ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)
Synonyms
Ice cream
Pictures
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Description
The Blue java (Ice Cream) is a possible mutation of the Orinoco or the Saba. This hardy,zone 9 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 and Pedeal have a silver-green color. The fruit is blue-green (starts out as green, ripens to yellow), 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 -
ABB
Origin
Indo-Malaysian region reaching to northern Australia.
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Desert banana
Flowering
- Time To Bloom - 15 to 24 months
- Time To Harvest - 115 to 150 days
CA ~ 6 months
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
Up to 15 feet. CA ~ 12 ft
- Survival Zone -
8-10
- Fruiting Zone - CA zone 9 unprotected p-stem
- Cold Hardiness - CA zone 9 unprotected p-stem
Cold tolerant
- Wind -
Stands up well to the wind with a good root system Leaves shred easily
- Sun -
Full sun. Handles hot dry conditions well. Leaves fold above 100 degrees F. Observed little or no sunburn.
- Taste Description -
Vanilla
- Personal Notes -
Pups well.
- 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
