Musa Super Plantain

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

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Contents

Cultivar Name

Musa 'super plantain'

Synonyms

Pictures

Description

This is a popular variety, wich grows to about 12 feet high. The fruit is terrific and is a staple of Caribbean and Latin cuisine.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Type cooking

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -
  • Survival Zone -

9-10

  • 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 -

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
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