Musa FHIA-3 'Sweetheart'

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: 10-12'

Type: Dessert

Hardiness: Zone 9-10

Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes

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

Origin: Honduras

The FHIA is a federal organization that is owned by the Honduran government. It has been breeding bananas for forty years. Their first widely available cultivar, Musa hybrid FHIA-1 (‘Goldfinger’), is already, having some impact and this new hybrid is sure to follow. Musa hybrid FHIA-3 (‘Sweetheart’) was bred and selected for increased disease resistance and yield. Excellent flavor and good size make it attractive to the home gardener. It is only recently available.

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