(1/3) A Banana Bunch of Cavandish bananas with our Staff member Pauline
(2/3) The leaves of Cavendish Bananas have distinct markings as can be seen in this image.
(3/3) Banana Exclusion zone in NSW requiring a DPI record of planting form
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Banana - Cavendish
Musa acuminata
One of the most well known sweet eating Bananas in the world. Bright yellow skin, smooth and flavourful. It will begin fruiting within 9-15months. Provide Bananas with ample compost, fertilizer and moisture to keep them growing well.
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Banana Bunchy Top Virus Record of Planting Form
If you live in the Tweed, Byron, Ballina or Lismore LGAs please register your address online with the DPI.
This information is helpful in managing biosecurity threats to the banana industry
Simply fill in Daleys as the supplier at 36 Daleys Lane, Geneva. 2474; your address as the address of the planting; and, the approximate planting time. Contact us if you have any issues.
https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/14164
Other Names: Banana AAA, cav
$24.00
Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical
Grown From Tissue Culture
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas QLD, WA, NSW Banana Zone
Water Requirements Frequent Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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