Musa 'Super' Plantain

Growing Information

Temp: For best growth above 65°F is recommended. Wind tolerant

Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.

Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed

Mature Height: 7-8'

Type: Cooking

Hardiness: Zone 9-10

Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes

Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)

Origin: NA

This is a popular variety, which grows to about 7-8' feet high. The fruit is terrific and is a staple of Caribbean and Latin cuisine. It will produce on average, 7 hands a fruit with roughtly 82 fingers. The bunch tipically will weigh 27 pounds. The fruits have a length of 8 inches. It will generally take 11 months for this plant to flower from TC. From the time it flowers until the fruit can be harvested is 3-4 months.

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