Musa Giant Plantain

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		+	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.
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Contents 1 Cultivar Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Cultivar Name

Synonyms

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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.

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Research Notes

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Members Growing This Banana

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