Musa Mysore
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Revision as of 09:03, 24 June 2008
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Cultivar Name
Musa'mysore'
Synonyms
pisang ceylon
Klue Kai Ferang
Pisang Keling
Poovan
Thousand Grain
Pictures
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Description
'Mysore' is a tall and vigorous plant growing to 16 feet. It is green leafed with red midribs. Undersides of leaves have pinkish, waxy coating. The plant produces very thin-skinned short fat "lady finger" sweet fruit. 'Mysore' is wind resistant but should be propped up when carry large heads of fruit. This important cultivar comes from India and Pakistan. The root system on this banana is so strong that it never blows over from high winds. The trunk is dull rust in color. Takes 20 months to harvest.The banafruit has exceptionally long shelf life in storage.
- Genetic Group -
Origin
India / Pakistan
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
desert banana, thin skin, sweet fruit
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
10-16 feet
- Survival Zone -
8-10
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
- 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
