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We live in Western Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade range. We've had a Banana plant for years which has never produced anything. Today we noticed a flower that has many little Bananas. We are astounded! The question is; will it actually produce edible bananas? That would be amazing!
Most likely not. Or if it does, they will most likely be the smaller, starchy ones (edible, but not especially palatable), not the large yellow sweet Cavendish bananas that are in the grocery stores.
We live in Western Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade range. We've had a Banana plant for years which has never produced anything. Today we noticed a flower that has many little Bananas. We are astounded! The question is; will it actually produce edible bananas? That would be amazing!
Ours did after three years, and continue to produce but not every year. We found the key is to leave them on as long as possible. They're very starchy at first, even when they first turn yellow, but if you leave them on as long as you can, the starch converts to sugar, and they are edible. They're definitely not like store bought, but they work well in smoothies and other recipes.
We live in Western Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade range. We've had a Banana plant for years which has never produced anything. Today we noticed a flower that has many little Bananas. We are astounded! The question is; will it actually produce edible bananas? That would be amazing!
Yes, we so want to see a picture of them on the tree. Those starchy bananas are great for cooked banana desserts - the Cavendish ones are too soft and sweet. They're also good sweetened and dried. There are lots of recipes for small starchy bananas.
We live in Western Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade range. We've had a Banana plant for years which has never produced anything. Today we noticed a flower that has many little Bananas. We are astounded! The question is; will it actually produce edible bananas? That would be amazing!
Most bananas are edible, including some that are described as "inedible". A lot of times that only means that they have to be cooked. People grow starchy bananas that need to be cooked and used similar to potatoes. But unlike potatoes they aren't poisonous if raw, just unpalatable. If you haven't been fertilizing it make sure you give it some that has good potassium. I would be interested in hearing what type you have. Contrary to popular belief there are edible bananas that produce seeds that grow. Also make sure it has plenty of water and watch for pests that may go after the fruit.
Ours did after three years, and continue to produce but not every year. We found the key is to leave them on as long as possible. They're very starchy at first, even when they first turn yellow, but if you leave them on as long as you can, the starch converts to sugar, and they are edible. They're definitely not like store bought, but they work well in smoothies and other recipes.
Enjoy!
I thought banana plants were a single crop plant. Once the banana was grown on the plant. The plant would die.
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