Banana

Key Features: Type: Tall herbaceous perennial (not a true tree) Height: 2 to 7 meters (6–23 ft), depending on variety Leaves: Large, broad, green leaves that can tear easily in wind Fruit: Long, curved, yellow when ripe, with soft sweet flesh and small black seeds (often sterile in cultivated varieties) 🌞 Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Rich, well-drained, loamy soil Watering: Requires frequent watering; moisture-loving but avoid standing water 🌼 Flowering & Fruiting: Bloom Time: 9–12 months after planting Fruit Harvest: 3–4 months after flowering; each plant bears fruit once, then dies (new shoots grow from the base) 🌱 Uses: Eaten raw, fried, or cooked (ripe or unripe) Rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6 Leaves used for wrapping food, stems used for fiber, compost, or fodder