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How to Grow Hawaiian Pink Banana

Musa acuminata 'Hawaiian Pink'

Your complete guide to growing Hawaiian Pink Banana.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧Water2-3 inches per week, consistent moisture
📅Harvest12-18 days
🗺Zones10–11
📏Height12-20 feet
Hawaiian Pink Banana📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Hawaiian Pink Banana

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 10 — February – April April – May
Zone 11 — January – March March – April

Companion Plants for Hawaiian Pink Banana

✓ Good companions

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, excellent living mulch and fertilizer

Ginger

Similar growing conditions, helps deter root nematodes and soil pests

Lemongrass

Repels mosquitoes and other pests while providing wind protection

Marigold

Repels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial insects

Papaya

Similar tropical requirements, provides partial shade and wind protection

Sweet Potato

Ground cover that suppresses weeds and doesn't compete for nutrients

Taro

Complementary water needs and provides living mulch ground cover

Turmeric

Compatible root systems, natural fungicide properties protect against soil diseases

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Releases juglone toxin that inhibits banana growth and fruit development

Eucalyptus

Allelopathic compounds suppress banana growth and compete aggressively for water

Pine Trees

Acidify soil beyond banana tolerance and create excessive shade

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

89.0kcal
1.09gProtein
2.60gFiber
8.70mgVitamin C
0.26mgIron
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