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Musa acuminata
Banana PlantHerb
Musa acuminata is a species of banana native to Southern Asia, its range comprising the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Many of the modern edible dessert bananas are derived from this species, although some are hybrids with Musa balbisiana. First cultivated by humans around 8000 BCE, it is one of the early examples of domesticated plants.
FamilyMusaceae
GenusMusa
NativeAustralia
LifespanPerennial clonal system; individual shoot lifespan 9–18 months from emergence to fruiting
Harvest & Storage
Harvesting and storage guidance for Banana Plant.
What to Harvest
Banana PlantWhen to Harvest
Seasonal
Harvest at maturity
How to Harvest
Harvest only healthy material.
Storage Guide
Fresh
Short termUse soon after harvest
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