I have a photo of when I imported this variety many ,many years ago from India with a phyto certificate but I don't have the time to look for it now.
After my research was done, I knew this would be a great one!
This is from a source ...
Quote:
Product Description
This is a distinctive banana that is a favourite among banana lovers for it''s very sweet tasting fruit combined with a fresh "banana" aroma. The plants are not very large when grown in the relatively cool climate of Kalimpong. The stems are deep red brown when mature and new shoots show distinct red colouration. New leaves have a red tinge on the back of the leaves. Midribs of leaves are dull red. In the hot areas of West Bengal this variety is known as "Champa-Kala" and the plants grow taller and are more robust and each inflorescence produces more hands of fruit.In the hills, the name "Chini-champa" originates from "chini = sugar" and "champa=fragrance of magnolia flowers".
|
Anyways,I gave mine to Brian aka"Nanaman" when I stopped growing bananas at the time and he grew the heck out of it and still does. One of his favorites as per taste,color, and fruit bunch that he has kept.So,earlier this year around January I knew I was ready to give it a shot and enjoy it for myself and actually get to experience this banana from India!
Here is an update as of today...
(Brought this home from Nanaman's Chini mat) It was winter and they were small ...TRUST THE CORM!!!!!!!
[IMG]
IMG_1434 by
Rene, on Flickr[/IMG]
Finally in the ground around early March or May
[IMG]
IMG_3038 by
Rene, on Flickr[/IMG]
updated today
[IMG]
IMG_5027 by
Rene, on Flickr[/IMG]