![]() Pests & Diseases: Banana is not bothered by pests or diseases. Blue bananas: the most-hyped fruit of the moment (Image credit: Fine Dining Lovers) The Blue Java banana could well be a timely trend in light of COP26, where 80 countries have already committed to reducing methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Be sure to protect it overwinter if cold temperatures are coming your way.įruit Skin: Blue-green when ripening, yellow when ripe The best part This blue variety has a surprisingly delicious vanilla-like taste. Hardiness: We’ve heard reports down to 15º F., but we’re guessing somewhere around 20º F. Apparently the Blue Java has a wonderfully sweet taste, and a soft, almost creamy texture, which is reminiscent of vanilla ice cream or custard, hence the nickname. Site and Soil: Banana likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Latin Name: Musa acuminata × balbisiana ‘Blue Java’ We’re crossing our fingers that these will be hardy in the ground here but let us know your experiences with them. Bananas fruit in their second year typically so the plant must make it through the winter without too much damage in order to flower and fruit. Certainly doable in our more mild winters or with some added winter protection. Said to be hardy all the way to 15º F, but we’re guessing 20º F is more realistic. ![]() Makes a delicious frozen banana puree, but you’ll likely eat them all fresh right off the plant. Unlike the normal bananas you can buy in the grocery store (called Cavendish bananas), the blue java boasts a silvery blue peel when ripened. This is not something you are going to find at any grocery. Also known as the Blue Java banana for the uniquely blue color the bananas have before they’re fully ripe, it’s more popularly known as the Ice Cream banana for its fluffy, creamy texture that’s similar to ice cream. The blue java banana is a banana species from Central America that has the unique flavor of ice cream and blue-tinted skin. The Ice Cream banana is one we’ve been trying to get a hold of for years and we’re so excited to finally have a good crop of them to plant out and have here at the nursery. The Blue Java is a hardy, cold-tolerant banana cultivar known for its sweet aromatic fruit, which is said to have an ice cream-like consistency and flavor. ![]()
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