Musa Zan Moreno

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==Research Notes== ==Research Notes==

Revision as of 13:19, 21 March 2007

Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa 'zan moreno'

Synonyms

Pictures

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(credit the flying dutchman)

Description

This is another of the 'Musa Dwarf Cavendish' group of cultivars. It has a small size of 6 to 8 feet, high quality fruit, some disease and cold resistance. Colorful bracts and maroon stains on short broad foliage.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -

6-8 feet

  • Survival Zone -

8-10

  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness -
  • Wind -

Wind tolerant

  • Sun -

Full sun to no more than 30% shade Temperatures best over 65F

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

Soil needs 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

  • Sources