text: 8 September 2016 Last updated at 15:33 BST
  The fruit is still attached to the plant and is not yet ripe enough to eat.
  Austin Grant from Sheffield had been dubious about the suitability of South Yorkshire's climate, but has finally seen some results.
  "I was literally jumping for joy," the 62-year-old grandfather said.
target: A gardener has said he was "flabbergasted" that his banana plant has finally provided fruit after nine-years.