Nanica Banana

Camargo Lima bananas are harvested at peak ripeness for optimal sweetness and texture. Rich in potassium and fiber, this tropical fruit offers a healthy, delicious option for consumers in Orlando.

Product description

The banana, native to Southeast Asia, is a tropical fruit known for its soft, sweet pulp. When ripe, its skin turns yellow or red. Each plant produces 5 to 15 bunches. Bananas can be eaten raw, fried, cooked, or baked, and are rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and A. A ripe Nanica banana, popular in Brazil, weighs around 120 grams and is widely used in cakes and desserts. With about 70% water content, the Nanica variety is the most consumed in Brazil and plays a key role in Brazilian cuisine.

Technical specification

Scientific name:

Musa acuminata

Climate:

Tropical and subtropical

Plant height:

Up to 5 meters

Fruit color:

Green skin, turning yellow when ripe

Sprout color:

--

Vigor:

--

Maturation:

--

Pulp:

Soft pulp when ripe

Production start:

15 to 18 months after planting

Ideal climate

Tropical and subtropical

Sun exposure:

Yes

Fruit size:

--

Management

Irrigation:

Yes

Production start:

15 to 18 months after planting

Pest and disease control:

Fungicides (NATIVO, TILT)

Fertilizers:

(N.P.K 20-05-20, CALCITIC LIME)

Compounds:

(ANIMAL MANURE, ORGANIC COMPOST)

Pruning:

--

Harvesting:

15 to 18 months after planting

Pulp:

Soft pulp when ripe

Average productivity:

--

Average property size:

--

Sun exposure:

Yes

Fruit size:

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