- Pictures
- Origin
- Sout East Asia
- Weigh/Count
- Count
- Harvest Time
- 2.5–3 meters between plants in rows
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Fruit-Fresh, Biomass, Privacy Hedge
- Perennial/Annual
- Bi-Annual
- Growth Type
- Herbaceous, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 9–12 months from sucker planting
- Nutritional Info
- High in Carbohydrates, rich in fiber and potassium, Vitamins A, B6, C, Magnesium and iron
- Strata Category
- Medium
- How to eat
- Green (unripe): boiled, fried, used like potatoes or root veggies. Dried green plantain can be ground to gluten-free flour. Ripe (yellow to black): fried, roasted, or steamed, baked.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. February - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Digestive support: cooked green plantains are used for ulcers and digestive upset, supports muscle and nerve function, prebiotic, anti-diarrheal
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Platano
- Category
- Fruit
- Scientific Name
- Musa spp.
- Edible parts
- Fruit
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 8, 2025.Open in Notion