Grand Naine Banana

About Grand Naine Banana

• Plant Height: Reaches a semi-dwarf height of 6 to 8 feet (approx. 1.8 to 2.4 meters).
• Harvest Time: Fruits mature and are ready for harvest within 10 to 12 months of planting tissue culture saplings.
• Bunch Weight: Average bunch weighs between 30 to 55 kg.
• Yield per Plant: Produces about 175 to 225+ fruits spread across 10 to 12 hands per bunch.
• Planting Spacing: Recommended density is 1,200 plants per acre with a standard spacing of 6 x 6 feet. [1, 2, 3]

• Color at Harvest: Dark/mature green; turns an attractive yellowish-green upon ripening.
• Fruit Length: Typically ranges from 18 cm to 25 cm (approx. 7 to 10 inches) measured from pulp to tip.
• Calibre / Diameter: Finger thickness/calibre generally ranges from a minimum of 39 mm to 47 mm.
• Shape: Long, cylindrical fingers with a minimal curve and low acidity/high sweetness profile.
• Packaging & Transport: Frequently packed in corrugated boxes (net weight variants of 7 kg, 13.5 kg, or 18.5 kg) and stored/transported in refrigerated (reefer) containers at 13C (55F)