Musa Manzano

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Revision as of 19:36, 24 September 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 'manzano'

Synonyms

Apple Banana

Pictures

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(credit Dombo)

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Description

This plant is seedless diploid that is rendered so by bearing sterile female flowers. It is not produced commercially on large scale but is usually grown in backyards for family consumption. Its sub-acid flavor is reminiscent of a cross between a apple and a very sweet banana, wich make a pleasing combination. It must be allowed to ripen fully before eating. The plant is quite hardy and will not be harmed by temperatures that are close to freezing. If frost is allowed to form on its leaves they will turn brown. The plant grows 12 to 14 feet tall and is mostly green colored with just a light margin of red.

• Genetic Group -

Origin

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Desert banana

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

12-14 feet

• Survival Zone -

8-10

• Fruiting Zone -

• Cold Hardiness - Quite cold hardy, this banana may survive close to freezing temperatures.

• Wind -

• Sun - Full sun

• Taste Description -

• Personal Notes -

• Growth tips -

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