You might not think of it as a problem, but have you ever wondered why bananas are so cheap? After all, when you think about it, there must be a lot of costs involved with growth, harvesting, and transportation. Most of the plantations are in the Caribbean and South America, …
Given the number of plantations throughout the world, it seems unlikely, but are bananas going to go extinct? After all, it is the most popular fruit globally, and millions are consumed every day. But, of course, unforeseen events can happen at any time. Imagine if a disease wiped out all …
I’m sure you’re not the only one to wonder, would bananas exist without humans? As much as most of us love our yellow fruit, you can’t help but speculate whether bananas are completely natural. Okay, in the modern day and age, it’s easy to see how man has taken over …
If you are growing your own fruit, you may be wondering, what can I do if my banana plant stalk is broken? After all, that is what keeps the plant upright and bears the weight of the bananas. And imagine how heavy a huge bunch of bananas could be! Does …
I’m sure I’m not the only one to wonder, do organic bananas turn yellow? There are various reasons that you may choose to go organic. However, it often feels like you’re waiting forever for your bananas to transform from green. In fact, in some cases, it may never happen. So, …
It’s a reasonable question, can banana plants grow in the shade? I mean, not all of us have access to 16 hours a day of glorious sunshine. Then again, perhaps the only place you can plant bananas is well-shielded from the sun. So, allow me to explain the ins and …
If your outdoor space has somewhat challenging conditions, you may be wondering, will banana plants grow in clay soil? Is there anything you can do to make your clay soil more banana-friendly? Or is it just not a good idea? Does the alkalinity of clay soil make a difference? Perhaps …
If you have your own tree, have you ever wondered why my banana plant leaves are splitting? Is it a sign of disease? Are you doing something wrong when looking after your banana plant? Or perhaps, it’s just a natural occurrence. Will the damaged leaves affect the fruit in any …
It’s a worrying time, but why does my banana plant have brown spots? No matter how well you care for your banana plants, the last thing you want to see is something out of the ordinary. And you know as well as me that brown spots on the leaves can’t …
It’s a strange thought, but does a banana tree die after producing bananas? It doesn’t seem logical; how does the same plant keep growing bananas? Maybe it goes into some kind of hibernation and returns to life later. What should you do if your banana tree is dying? Is there …