Musa Saba

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		+	Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes
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		+	Panama disease and black sigatoka
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Revision as of 14:07, 21 March 2007

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

Musa Saba

Synonyms

Pisang Kepok

Pictures

(credit Rmplmnz)

(credit pitangadiego)

More Saba photos here in the gallery

Description

This banana comes to us from the Philippines. There it is commonly cooked and eaten as a staple. The plant is very large and sturdy. It can grow to 25 feet and is very tolerant to cold and resistant to wind. The trunk can be as thick as 18 inches. It is of a dark green color and can be used for shade.

• Genetic Group - ABB

Origin

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

17-25 feet

• Survival Zone -

8-9

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness -

• Wind -

Wind tolerant

• Sun -

Full sun no less than 30% shade Grows best over 65F

• Taste Description -

• Personal Notes -

• Growth tips -

Soil must have a good water holding capacity

Known Afflictions

• Pests -

Borers, grasshoppers 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

• Links

  (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)

• Sources