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==Cultivar Name== ==Cultivar Name==
 +
 +Musa 'raja puri'
===Synonyms=== ===Synonyms===
[[Rajapuri]] [[Raja Puri]] [[Rajapuri]] [[Raja Puri]]
 +Walha(?)
==Pictures== ==Pictures==
 +http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=2210&filefix=.jpg
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=658 the flying dutchman])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35770&si=raja&what=allfields&name=gabe15&name=gabe15 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35770&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35772&si=raja&what=allfields&name=gabe15&name=gabe15 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35772&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35771&si=raja&what=allfields&name=gabe15&name=gabe15 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35771&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15])
 +
 +http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=2590&size=1&filefix=.jpg
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15])
 +
 +http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=2589&size=1&filefix=.jpg
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5 Gabe15])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3588 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=3588&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=776 Dombo])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3590 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=3590&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=776 Dombo])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3592 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=3592&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=776 Dombo])
 +
 +[http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20320&ppuser=5736 http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20320&size=1&filefix=.jpg]
 +Raji Puri Male Flowers
 +(credit [http://www.bananas.org/member.php?u=5736 sbl])
==Description== ==Description==
 +
 +The 'Rajapuri' is small at 6 to 8 feet tall. This plant that originated from India is a first
 +choice for landscaping. The plant is totally green, has a very thick stem and stands up very well
 +to wind. The leaves are wider than those of most bananas, growing up to 3 feet wide. It is the best
 +plant to grow in marginal areas or where a grower does not intend to put much care into the cultivation
 +of bananas. The heads of fruit are of moderate size with medium sized fruit.
 +This tasty banana [[Info:Choking|chokes]] easier than Orinoco. It is very cold hardy, and the leaves will not turn yellow
 +even with a light frost. It will grow and produce even in the poorest soil.
 +Not recommended for South Florida due to [[Black Sigatoka]]. The fruit can be used fresh or green.
*Genetic Group - *Genetic Group -
-===Origin=== +AAB
 + 
 +===Origin===
 + 
 +India
*Date realized in trade - *Date realized in trade -
===Usage=== ===Usage===
 +
 +Dessert banana
==Flowering== ==Flowering==
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*Mature Height - *Mature Height -
 +
 +6-8
*Survival Zone - *Survival Zone -
 +
 +8-9
*Fruiting Zone - *Fruiting Zone -
*Cold Hardiness General - *Cold Hardiness General -
 +
 +Good cold tolerance
 +
** Cold Hardiness Personal - ** Cold Hardiness Personal -
*Wind - *Wind -
 +
 +Wind tolerant, the Rajapuri leaves do not get shredded very badly in strong winds.
*Sun - *Sun -
 +
 +Full sun
*Taste Description - *Taste Description -
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===Known Afflictions=== ===Known Afflictions===
*Pests - *Pests -
 +
 +Borers, grasshopper and root nematodes
*Susceptible Diseases - *Susceptible Diseases -
-*Resistant Diseases - +Panama disease and black sigatoka
 + 
 +*Resistant Diseases -
==Research Notes== ==Research Notes==
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===Members Growing This Banana=== ===Members Growing This Banana===
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Revision as of 10:16, 5 October 2016

Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa 'raja puri'

Synonyms

Rajapuri Raja Puri Walha(?)

Pictures

watermark.php?file=2210&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit the flying dutchman)

watermark.php?file=35770&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Gabe15)

watermark.php?file=35772&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Gabe15)

watermark.php?file=35771&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Gabe15)

watermark.php?file=2590&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Gabe15)

watermark.php?file=2589&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Gabe15)

watermark.php?file=3588&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Dombo)

watermark.php?file=3590&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Dombo)

watermark.php?file=3592&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg

(credit Dombo)

watermark.php?file=20320&amp;size=1&amp;filefix=.jpg Raji Puri Male Flowers (credit sbl)

Description

The 'Rajapuri' is small at 6 to 8 feet tall. This plant that originated from India is a first choice for landscaping. The plant is totally green, has a very thick stem and stands up very well to wind. The leaves are wider than those of most bananas, growing up to 3 feet wide. It is the best plant to grow in marginal areas or where a grower does not intend to put much care into the cultivation of bananas. The heads of fruit are of moderate size with medium sized fruit. This tasty banana chokes easier than Orinoco. It is very cold hardy, and the leaves will not turn yellow even with a light frost. It will grow and produce even in the poorest soil. Not recommended for South Florida due to Black Sigatoka. The fruit can be used fresh or green.

  • Genetic Group -

AAB

Origin

India

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Dessert banana

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -

6-8

  • Survival Zone -

8-9

  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness General -

Good cold tolerance

    • Cold Hardiness Personal -
  • Wind -

Wind tolerant, the Rajapuri leaves do not get shredded very badly in strong winds.

  • Sun -

Full sun

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

Known Afflictions

  • Pests -

Borers, grasshopper and root nematodes

  • Susceptible Diseases -

Panama disease and black sigatoka

  • Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

  • Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources
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