Banana Tree 'Gran Nain' Chiquita Brand Banana plant [TE017]
Banana Tree 'Gran Nain' Chiquita Banana Chiquita BananaAn outstanding banana variety growing from 6 to 8 feet tall.It is one of the most commonly cultivated bananas and a source of the commercial Cavendish bananas. It is also known as the Chiquita banana, because it is the main product of Chiquita Brands International.Unlike the dwarf Cavendish the gran nain stem is not solid green in color. The easy way to differentiate gran nain from dwarf Cavendish is the color of the pseudo stem.Gran Nain has a stout red/rust pseudo stem with a dark speckling pattern in a few places.Gran nain is very attractive for its landscaping potential and has good wind resistance.The 'Grand Nain' produces very large heads of delicious fruit. Bunches may weigh up to 75 lbs.This is a commercial variety that you buy in the grocery store. The purchased ones are good but if you grow this one yourself you'll see how wonderful these can taste.The full sized fruit ripen rapidly.Sale trees are currently 5-7 inches tall and in 3-inch deep pots.Refer to our Web Page for easy growing information.Grow very fast!!