Red Variety Banana Tissue Caltured Fruit Plants & Tree(1-2 Feet Size) - Tapobon

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Red Variety Banana (Tissue Cultured) Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

• Variety: Red Banana (also known as Red Dacca or Lal Kela).
• Type: Tissue Cultured Plant/Sucker. This propagation method ensures a healthy, disease-free, and true-to-type plant, leading to consistent fruit quality.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height (suitable for planting).
• Suitability: Thrives in tropical and sub-tropical regions of India. Excellent for both ground planting in large gardens and container growing (in sufficiently large pots).

The Fruit: Red Banana

The Red Banana is a highly prized and distinctive variety, noted for its unique appearance and flavor profile:

• Appearance: The fruit is typically smaller and plumper than common yellow bananas and is covered in a deep red or purplish-red peel when ripe.
• Texture and Taste: The flesh is sweet and creamy with a slight raspberry flavor. It is generally considered softer and more flavorful than the Cavendish variety.
• Nutritional Value: A healthy fruit, rich in potassium, fiber, and significantly higher in beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor) and Vitamin C than yellow bananas.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

Banana plants require high light levels for optimal growth and fruiting.

• Requirement: Plant in a location that receives full and direct sunlight (ideally 6 or more hours of direct sun per day).
• Placement: In a container, place the pot in the sunniest spot on your balcony or terrace.

Watering and Soil

Bananas are heavy feeders and require consistently moist, but not waterlogged, conditions.

• Soil: Use rich, fertile, and well-draining soil with a high organic content. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.
• Watering: Water frequently and deeply, especially during warm, dry periods. Ensure excellent drainage as waterlogging can cause root rot. Check the topsoil; it should feel slightly moist.
• Fertilization: Banana plants are heavy feeders. Apply a balanced fertilizer regularly during the main growing season for vigorous growth and healthy fruit production.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.

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