It is a little surprising that the Indian banana is still so rare to find here. Because the tree is easy to care for, hardy, rich green in summer and golden yellow in autumn. But the most convincing argument for its cultivation are its delicious fruits. Each variety has a slightly different aroma. Here is a selection.

When the fruit is ripe varies from variety to variety

Campbell's No. 1

This Indian banana grows fast and develops an impressively beautiful crown. The fruits are large and have a golden yellow skin. The flesh is yellow-orange and interspersed with a few seeds. He needs another type of pollinator.

  • ripens in mid to late September
  • intense, exotic aroma

KSU Atwood

With the pollinator variety Sunflower, the yield is high. The fruits are medium-sized to large and rounded. The flesh is yellow-orange while the skin remains green. This Indian banana has only a few seeds.

  • ripens in late September/early October
  • tastes like mango

Overleese

An advantage of the Overleese variety is its pronounced resistance to pests and diseases. But it also needs a foreign pollinator. The green-skinned fruits weigh up to 300 grams. The flesh is white-yellow and particularly tender when eaten.

  • ripens in early to mid-September
  • tastes refreshingly exotic

Pennsylvania Golden

Good winter hardiness down to -30 degrees Celsius and an early ripening time characterize this variety. You can therefore also plant them in rough locations. With a suitable pollinator variety, the harvest will be bountiful. The fruits are medium-sized and golden yellow.

  • ripens in September
  • sweet, a mix of lemon, mango and banana

Great

Prima is a self-pollinating variety, which is a real plus in this country given its low distribution. The fruits weigh up to 200 grams and have a green-yellow skin. The cream-colored flesh is fiber-free.

  • ripens in early October
  • has aromas of mango, pineapple and banana

sunflower

Sunflower can also pollinate itself, but is also a good pollinator for other varieties. The medium-sized fruits do not follow a strict shape. Each is unique. A golden flesh is hidden behind the green-yellow skin.

  • ripens mid-September to mid-October
  • intense taste

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Vegetable garden