Cavendish Banana Grow Guide
When I first got into growing tropical fruit trees, one of my favorite fun facts was: “Did you know that the bananas sold at the …
Cultivate Your Own Tropical Oasis
Fun Fact: Did you know that there areĀ over 1,000 different cultivars ofĀ mango?! š„
While they are all technicallyĀ Mangifera indicaĀ (the scientific name for mango), each cultivar drastically differs in its flavor profile, fruit size, growth habit, disease resistance, etc. The same can be said for the 900+ different cultivars of avocado and 1,000+ different cultivars of banana.Ā
I createdĀ Tropical Tree GuideĀ to be a resource for tree enthusiasts, homeowners and nurseries alike.Ā My goal with this website is toĀ provide you with realistic, proven & actionable information in order to successfully grow a variety of tropical trees.
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When I first got into growing tropical fruit trees, one of my favorite fun facts was: “Did you know that the bananas sold at the …
Not to be confused with the Jamaican Lacatanāalso known as Masak Hijau and Hamakua, which belongs to the Cavendish Subgroupāthe ‘True Philippine Lakatan’ is a …
Also known as Platano Higo or “fig plantains” in the Philippines, the Pitogo Banana is a rare variety of banana that is not only a …
Originally named FHIA-03, the Sweetheart Banana was developed by the Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA) in 1994. Similar to other popular FHIA hybrids, such as …
Originally discovered near the Orinoco River in Venezuela, the Orinoco Banana is one of the most cold-hardy bananas that homeowners can grow āļø Also called …
At some point, you may have came across headlines such as: And it’s true: the Cavendish (the dominant subgroup of commercial bananas) is currently suffering …
The Mona Lisa is a spectacular piece of science and art. And I’m not referring to the painting by Leonardo da Vinci š Instead, I’m …
If you are interested in growing mango trees, then you’ve come to the right place. Without exaggeration, this is the most in-depth and practical guide …
If you are interested in growing avocado trees, then youāve come to the right place. Without exaggeration, this is the most in-depth and practical guide to …
If you are interested in growing breadfruit trees, then youāve come to the right place! Unlike my mango and avocado grow guides, where there is …