
Dhara Seeds
Pink Banana (Musa spp.) – Sweet and Uniquely Colored Banana Variety
Estimated delivery between Marzo 28 and Marzo 31.
The Pink Banana (Musa spp.) is an exotic fruit known for its distinct pinkish hue and sweet, creamy flavor. This rare variety of banana offers a delightful twist on the classic yellow banana, featuring a vibrant pink skin that darkens to a deeper rose-red as it ripens. The flesh inside is soft and rich, with a smooth texture and sweet flavor, perfect for eating raw, adding to smoothies, or using in baked goods. Pink Bananas are not only a visually stunning addition to your fruit collection but also pack a nutritional punch, offering vitamins, fiber, and essential minerals. This variety is grown in tropical and subtropical climates, thriving in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight.
Features:
- Variety: Pink Banana (Musa spp.)
- Flavor: Sweet, creamy, and slightly tangy with a hint of vanilla
- Texture: Soft, smooth flesh with a melt-in-your-mouth feel
- Color: Striking pink skin that ripens to a deep rose-red, with creamy white flesh
- Uses: Great for fresh snacking, smoothies, desserts, and baking (such as banana bread)
- Nutritional Benefits: Packed with vitamins (especially vitamin C and B6), potassium, fiber, and antioxidants
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Musa spp.
- Common Name: Pink Banana
- Fruit Size: Typically 5–7 inches long
- Fruit Color: Pink skin with a deep rose-red hue when fully ripe
- Taste Profile: Sweet and creamy, with a mild, pleasant flavor and subtle vanilla undertones
- Harvest Time: Generally harvested in tropical regions during warmer months
- Storage: Store at room temperature for ripening, then refrigerate to extend freshness
- Climate Preference: Grows best in warm, tropical to subtropical climates
- Pollination: Typically self-pollinating, but cross-pollination can enhance fruit quality
- Watering: Requires consistent watering, especially during dry spells, to promote healthy growth
Growing Tips:
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5 to 7.0)
- Light: Thrives in full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves and banana stalks to encourage new growth
- Fertilizing: Use organics rich in potassium and nitrogen to support fruiting
- Winter Care: Protect from cold temperatures, as bananas are sensitive to frost