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Banana
Manzano Banana
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Southeast Asia
Manzano, also called apple banana, is an old Southeast Asian and Latin American variety type long valued in home gardens across those regions for a distinctive tangy, apple-like finish that sets it apart from the milder sweetness of standard commercial banana varieties.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
A more compact plant than standard Cavendish types.
Recommendations
A good choice for gardeners wanting flavor variety beyond the standard grocery-store banana taste.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with a distinctive tangy, apple-like finish
Quick facts
Skin color
Yellow with black spotting when ripe
Size
Small
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11