Musa Kru

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Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa 'kru'

Synonyms

Green Kru, Red Kru (different forms for which we need more information)

Pictures

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Description

The 'Kru' is a rare banana in the united states being only occasionally found in private collections. The plant is of moderate height growing to about 12 feet. It is somewhat slender and quite cold sensitive. The pseudostem is very pink and the red fruit has angular edges and little curvature. Very colorful banana. It is suited for the garden, greenhouse and container. It produces a delicious banana with a reddish skin. In a container it will reach to about 5-8 Ft.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

New-Guinea

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Desert banana

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -

10-12 feet

  • Survival Zone -

8-10

  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness General -
    • Cold Hardiness Personal -
  • Wind -
  • Sun -

Full sun

  • Taste Description -
  • Personal Notes -
  • Growth tips -

Known Afflictions

  • Pests -

Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes

  • Susceptible Diseases -
  • Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

  • Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:

Red Kru Blooming

  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources