bananas

marco casanova

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Mar 21, 2002
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Hi locals and residents !

How many diferent sorts of bananas do grow in the DR ?

No, I'm not bananas nor nuts (yet)...many thanks for a serious reply!
 

Drake

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Jan 1, 2002
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Bananas

All types of Bananas grow in the Dominican Republic being a tropical plant.

Do you mean plants within the Banana family(Musaceae)? Do you also mean on a private or commercial basis?

Plantains are grown across the country and consumed both green and ripe.

The most commonly grown Banana tree is the Musa x paradisiaca. I've also seen the Musa acuminata (Dwarf Banana) grown for personal consumption.

There are a few Heliconia collectors that have over 150 varieties.
 
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