Musa Yangambi

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 +Yangambi Km5 was introduced by ARI-Maruku (Agricultural Research Institute) in 1995 in the Kagera region. In 1997, KCDP started multiplying massively this variety.[http://www.agr.kuleuven.ac.be/DTP/TRO/Tanzania/km5.htm]
===Usage=== ===Usage===

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Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa 'Yangambi KM-5'

Synonyms

KM-5,brieyi De Wild

Pictures

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(credit Chironex)]

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(credit damaclese)

Description

  • Genetic Group - AAA

Origin

Kagera region, West Central Africa


  • Date Realized in Trade

Yangambi Km5 was introduced by ARI-Maruku (Agricultural Research Institute) in 1995 in the Kagera region. In 1997, KCDP started multiplying massively this variety.[1]

Usage

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height - 16'to23'
  • Survival Zone -11 to 9
  • Fruiting Zone - 11 to 10?
  • Cold Hardiness -9
  • Wind - resistant
  • Sun - semi shady to full sun
  • Taste Description - desert
  • Personal Notes - This is one of a very limited type that has been successfully pollinated by a diploid banana and set viable seed.
  • Growth tips -

Known Afflictions

  • Pests -
  • Susceptible Diseases -
  • Resistant Diseases - Black sigatoka resistant

Research Notes

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

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources