Features & Specs
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
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| Other Special Features of the Product | Air Purification |
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| Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
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| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Sun |
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| Expected Planting Period | Summer |
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| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
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| Expected Plant Height | 1 Feet |
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| Soil Type | Peat Soil |
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| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
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Banana — Grand Naine (G9) — Cavendish Group
Intended use: High-density commercial plantations for table fruit and export markets.
Variety & Planting
- Variety:Grand Naine (G9) — Cavendish group
- Planting material: Tissue culture plants (primary/secondary hardened) or equivalent high-grade nursery stock. (Use the source you supply.)
Growth & Yield
| Plant height | Approximately 6.5–7.5 ft at maturity under good management |
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| Crop duration | Bunch harvest typically 11–12 months after planting |
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| Bunch & fruits | About 10–14 hands; roughly 175–240 fruits per bunch |
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| Average bunch weight | ~30–45 kg (many guides report 20–40 tonnes/acre under good management) |
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Key Advantages
- Uniform growth and synchronized harvesting
- Good keeping quality
- Strong suitability for long-distance marketing and exports
Note: Yields and timings vary with climate, soil fertility, irrigation, pest & disease management and local agronomy practices. Adjust the planting material and management recommendations to match your supplier and growing conditions.
Cultivation Requirements
| Parameter | Details |
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| Climate | Tropical–subtropical; thrives in warm, frost-free zones with adequate humidity. |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained loam or alluvial soils rich in organic matter (pH ~6–7.5). |
| Spacing & Population | Preferred spacing: 6 × 5 ft or 6 × 6 ft.
Recommended population: 1,400–1,800 plants/acre depending on the cultivation system. |
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Nutrition & Health (for Kids & Families)
| Category | Details |
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| Energy & Micronutrients | Around 90–105 kcal per 100 g with potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and magnesium—supports heart health, nerve function and immunity when eaten as part of a balanced diet. |
| Fibre & Digestion | Provides natural dietary fibre that supports smooth digestion and regular bowel movements—beneficial for both children and adults. |
| Child-Friendly Fruit | Soft, sweet and easy to mash. Ripe G9 bananas fit well into porridges, smoothies and snacks for children once they begin solids, under pediatr |
