Lillie Nelson

Bananas are harvested by hand. When the fruit is ripe the stems are cut down and wet sponges are placed in between the bananas to… Read More »How Are Bananas Processed?

Bananas grow well over a wide range of Hawaiian soil. The ideal soil should be well drained but have good water retention capacity. Soil pH… Read More »Do Bananas Grow Well In Hawaii?

Three companies dominate pineapple production in Hawaii. Large areas are planted on the islands of Lanai, Maui, and Oahu. Most of the production previously was… Read More »Do Pineapples Grow In Hawaii?

Food prices Markets Edit Banana (1 lb) 2.24$ Oranges (1 lb) 3.09$ Tomato (1 lb) 3.07$ Potato (1 lb) 2.80$ Are bananas cheap in Hawaii?… Read More »How Much Are Bananas In Hawaii?

Mai’a. Banana (Hawaiian name: Mai’a . Scientific name: Musa acuminata) – Healing Plants – Medicine Ways: Traditional Healers and Healing – Healing Ways – Exhibition… Read More »What Is The Hawaiian Word For Banana?

Contrary to its name, string of bananas (Curio radicans) is not a fruit, but a succulent vine plant with banana-shaped leaves. This South-African native plant… Read More »Is String Of Bananas A Succulent?

“Phloem bundles” is the admittedly unappetizing name for those flat strings of banana that exist between the peel and the fruit itself. These bundles distribute… Read More »What Are Phloem Bundles?

Aside from being tough to chew, one of the reasons banana peels are not commonly eaten raw is their bitter taste. Because of this, the… Read More »Why Do We Not Eat Banana Peels?

Those “strings” on your banana are no different. Often peeled off and thrown away with its skin, banana “strings,” which are scientifically called “phloem bundles,”… Read More »Are The Stringy Bits On Bananas Good For You?

Yes, fruit flies can be harmful to our health. All species of flies are notorious carriers of bacteria that could bring transmittable diseases. Can fruit… Read More »Are Banana Flies Harmful?