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growing bananas In Florida

Native to India and China, the banana has been successfully grown throughout Florida for many years. It thrives during hot, humid weather and grows best in rich, well-drained soil.

Planting: Bananas can grow in a wide variety of soils but need well-drained, rich soil in full or half-day sun.

Fertilizing: We recommend fertilizing mature plants with 1½ to 2 pounds of Espoma Plant-Tone or Sunniland 6-6-6 each month and young plants with 1/4 to 1/3 as much.

Fruit and Harvesting: After 10- to 15-months, a central stalk will flower with one huge, heavy purple-maroon bud that will flower and produce “hands”. Harvest fruit when the first hand of bananas begins to turn yellow (approximately 90 days).

additional resources:

shop for bananas
printable care guide

related blogs:

tropical fruit to add to Your Florida landscape

related videos:

managing bananas with Josh
growing fruit in Florida

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