Banana

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Origin
Sout East Asia
Weigh/Count
Weigh
Harvest Time
9–15 months after planting
Usage
Culinary, Nutritional, Fruit-Fresh, Biomass, Shade
Perennial/Annual
Bi-Annual
Growth Type
Herbaceous, Shurb
Planting Distance
Typically 2.5–3 meters between plants
Nutritional Info
High in potassium, B6, vitamin C, and fiber
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
We have lots of different species. Eat raw or in smoothies, ice cream. Pancakes, baked goods.
per Amount
Unit
Harvest days
Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket
Price
125
Medicinal Uses
Aids digestion; supports heart and nerve function
Life Cycle
Placenta 2
Spanish Name
Banano
Category
Fruit
Scientific Name
Musa × paradisiaca
Edible parts
Flower, Fruit

Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited November 19, 2025.Open in Notion