Musa Williams Hybrid
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Revision as of 15:58, 3 May 2008
Contents |
Cultivar Name
Musa 'williams hybrid'
Synonyms
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Description
'Williams Hybrid' is one of the main bananas in commerce(2006). The plant grows to 6 to 8 feet. They produce very large heads of fruit that are sweet and delicious. Williams Hybrid is much shorter than 'Williams' or 'Giant Cavendish'
- Genetic Group - AAA
Origin
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
primarily used as a desert Banana.
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
8-10 feet
- Survival Zone -
8-10
- Fruiting Zone - 9-10
- Cold Hardiness -
Fair-good cold tolerance
- Wind -
Wind tolerant
- Sun -
Full sun to no less than 30% shade Temperatures best above 65F
- Taste Description - sweet med texture similar to the Grand Nain
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips - Sun burns in late after noon sun in hot climate's
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
Borers, grasshoppers and root nematodes
- Susceptible Diseases -
Panama disease and black Sigatoka
- Resistant Diseases -
Panama disease
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
