This is the most popular of greenhouse bananas. It became the primary replacement for the Gros Michel Banana which was destroyed by a disease in the 1950’s. The name 'Dwarf Cavendish' is in reference to the height of the plant, not the medium sized fruit. It is one of the most commonly planted banana varieties in commercial production and is the group from which other commercial varieties such as Gran Nain are derived.
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Dwarf Cavendish Banana
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This is the most popular of greenhouse bananas. It became the primary replacement for the Gros Michel Banana which was destroyed by a disease in the 1950’s. The name 'Dwarf Cavendish' is in reference to the height of the plant, not the medium sized fruit. It is one of the most commonly planted banana varieties in commercial production and is the group from which other commercial varieties such as Gran Nain are derived.
Starter plants are shipped in 3" deep pots. We try to keep all of our plants between 3-8" in height with excellent root systems.
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Dwarf Cavendish Banana
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Plant Characteristics
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Fruit/Flower/Aroma Characteristics
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Plant Height
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8-10 feet
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Number of Fruit
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heads have up to 90 bananas
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Containerized Height
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Smaller in container
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Size of Fruit
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Almost as large as typical bananas
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Growth
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Fast
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Quality
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Excellent
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Leaves
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Adults are solid Green
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Comments
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Culture
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Soil
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Good water holding capacity
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Light
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Mostly sunny
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Indoor Culture
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Great for container, inside, patio, or in landscape
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Zone
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8-11
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Comments
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One of the most popular of banana varieties
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Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: BANDCV
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