Alberto Ray

This black tip is actually the remains of the banana flower, not a seed. Cultivated bananas do have seeds, but they’re actually the three rows… Read More »What Is The Seed At The Bottom Of A Banana?

Depending on your variety, seeds could germinate in two to three weeks or it could happen in two or more months. How do you germinate… Read More »How Long Does It Take For A Banana Seed To Germinate?

Modern banana boats tend to be reefer ships or other refrigerated ships that carry cooled bananas on one leg of a voyage, then general cargo… Read More »Do Banana Boats Still Exist?

What are baby bananas? The baby banana is the smallest variety of banana. Also known as “Lady Fingers”, they are popular with both young and… Read More »Are Mini Bananas The Same As Regular Bananas?

Sadly it’s safe to eat, so we can’t just say it’s poison and be done with it. This is a question that’s really hard to… Read More »Why Shouldn’T You Eat The End Of A Banana?

Those big black seeds were the original seed of the banana. They’re the seed that the tree would spread. Wild varieties of bananas normally have… Read More »What Is The Black Bit In A Banana?

“[The skin] contains high amounts of vitamin B6 and B12, as well as magnesium and potassium. It also contains some fiber and protein,” San Diego-based… Read More »What Is The Most Nutritious Part Of A Banana?

I know, I know — it sounds completely ridiculous and weird, but peeling a banana from the bottom up is the most efficient way to… Read More »Why Should You Peel A Banana From The Bottom?