Banana

Banana trees have male and female flowers, on the same plant. Many vegetables and fruits plants are polyploid: this is a “genetic defect” which produces… Read More »Do Bananas Have A Gender?

Lady Finger bananas (also known as sugar bananas, fig bananas, or date bananas) are diploid cultivars of Musa acuminata. They are small, thin skinned, and… Read More »Are Lady Finger Bananas Hybrid?

That being said, not all banana plants produce fruit that you can eat. Some varieties like the red banana, the dwarf banana, and the pink… Read More »Are All Banana Fruits Edible?

Almost all modern edible seedless (parthenocarp) bananas come from two wild species – Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Banana Order: Zingiberales Family: Musaceae Genus: Musa… Read More »How Many Banana Species Are Edible?

roots. Complete answer: The roots and leaves of the banana plants are the only parts that are not consumed as food by humans. Which part… Read More »Which Part Of Banana Is Not Used?

Here are ten different types of bananas you might want to try. Cavendish Banana. The Cavendish banana is your “typical” banana found at the local… Read More »What Are The Four Types Of Bananas?

Red bananas are eaten in the same way as yellow bananas, by peeling the fruit before eating. They are frequently eaten raw, whole or chopped,… Read More »Can You Eat A Red Banana Raw?

The answer is a resounding yes! Cavendish bananas are actually a variety of bananas sold in many grocery stores, and these pretty Dwarf Cavendish banana… Read More »Can You Eat Dwarf Bananas?

To test, press gently on the banana. Unripe bananas will feel hard, overripe bananas will feel mushy and good bananas will feel soft but not… Read More »How Ripe Is Too Ripe Banana?

You can eat edible banana fruit peels. You can even eat the stem. You can use stem fibres as natural craft materials. Which parts of… Read More »Which Parts Of Banana Plant Are Edible?