Banana, Pisang Raja
Banana, Pisang Raja
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The Pisang Raja is the most productive of the orange-fleshed bananas and produces a slightly fuzzy fruit that is deliciously sweet. When fully ripe, it has almost no starchiness, which lends itself to be quite creamy and dense. It is somewhat tolerant of the cold and wind.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Musa 'pisang raja'
Common Names:
Grindy,
King banana,
Belle,
Lifespan: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 8-Zone 11
Fruiting Season: Periodically throughout summer. The flower will bloom about 10-15 months after planting, and the racks will take 3-4 months before ready to harvest.
Growth Structure: Stalks will grow up to 20 feet tall in a clumping structure.
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Bananas prefer moist soil but will rot if planted in water-logged soil. Make sure to place bananas in a sunny area that gets some afternoon shade and that is protected from high winds.

