Cavendish Banana Grow Guide
by 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 …
by Author: Matthew Rowlings
I have a degree in Biology from the University of Florida and am also an Active Florida Master Gardener. I am located in Central Florida (Zone 10A) and have 7+ years of experience with growing, propagating, and grafting 20+ types of tropical fruit trees on my 0.15 acre suburban lot. You can learn more about me and why I started Tropical Tree Guide on my about page.
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Lakatan Banana Grow Guide
by Not to be confused with the Jamaican Lacatan—also known as Masak Hijau and Hamakua, which belongs to the Cavendish Subgroup—the ‘True Philippine Lakatan’ is a …
Pitogo Banana Grow Guide
by 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 …
Sweetheart (FHIA-03) Banana Grow Guide
by 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 …
Orinoco (Burro) Banana Grow Guide
by Originally discovered near the Orinoco River in Venezuela, the Orinoco Banana is one of the most cold-hardy bananas that homeowners can grow ❄️ Also called …
Goldfinger (FHIA-01) Banana Grow Guide
by 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 …
Mona Lisa (FHIA-02) Banana Grow Guide
by The Mona Lisa is a spectacular piece of science and art. And I’m not referring to the painting by Leonardo da Vinci 😉 Instead, I’m …
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Mango Trees
by 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 …
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Avocado Trees
by If you are interested in growing avocado trees, then you’ve come to the right place. Without exaggeration, this is the most in-depth and practical guide to …
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Breadfruit Trees
by If you are interested in growing breadfruit trees, then you’ve come to the right place! Unlike my mango and avocado grow guides, where there is …