Cavendish are the most common variety of bananas grown
by the hobbyist. The variety is very hardy, grows to 14 feet and produces
very large heads of fruit. The dwarf variety, which grows to 8 feet, is
the most common backyard variety. The dwarf cavendish is dwarfed only in
the size of the plant, the heads of fruit can weigh up to 70 pounds. At
one time, the cavendish accounted for the majority of all commercially
grown bananas, but has since been replaced by other varieties derived from
the cavendish. The fruit is excellent tasting and can remain on the plant
until ripe. Other varieties which are often classified along with the cavendish
are: Valery, Williams Hybrid and Gran Nain.
Cavendish are the most common variety of bananas grown
by the hobbyist. The variety is very hardy, grows to 14 feet and produces
very large heads of fruit. The dwarf variety, which grows to 8 feet, is
the most common backyard variety. The dwarf cavendish is dwarfed only in
the size of the plant, the heads of fruit can weigh up to 70 pounds. At
one time, the cavendish accounted for the majority of all commercially
grown bananas, but has since been replaced by other varieties derived from
the cavendish. The fruit is excellent tasting and can remain on the plant
until ripe. Other varieties which are often classified along with the cavendish
are: Valery, Williams Hybrid and Gran Nain.