Buy Red Chakrakeli Banana Plant - Fresh and Healthy, Perfect for Your Garden
- Common name:
- Red Banana
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Lal Keli, Sanskrit - Kadali, Rambha, Hindi - Kela, Telugu - Arati, Tamil - Vazhai, Kannada- Bale-hannu, Bengali - Keli, Gujarati - Kela, Malayalam - Vazha
- Category:
- Fruit Plants, Vegetable, Shrubs
- Family:
- Musaceae or Banana family
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1. Information
- Botanical Name: Musa acuminata × balbisiana 'Chakrakeli'
- Origin: India
- Size: Medium to tall, up to 12-20 feet
- Cultivar Type: Dessert banana
- Flavor: Sweet, mild, and aromatic
- Ripening Color: Yellow with slight green tips
- Cold Hardiness: Moderate
2. Plantation
- Planting Site: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil
- Spacing: Plant at least 8-10 feet apart to allow for proper growth
- Soil: Loamy, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5
- Planting Depth: Plant rhizomes (suckers) 2-4 inches deep
3. Growing
- Sunlight: Requires full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
- Watering: Consistently moist, but not waterlogged soil; water every 2-3 days during the growing season
- Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10; apply monthly during the growing season
- Pest Control: Monitor for common pests such as aphids, spider mites, and banana weevils
4. Care
- Pruning: Remove dead leaves and excess suckers to promote healthy growth
- Support: Provide support to the main stem with stakes or cages, especially during fruit production
- Harvest: Typically 9-12 months after planting; harvest when fruit is yellow with slight green tips
- Overwintering: In colder climates, protect the base of the plant with mulch or move potted plants indoors
5. Benefits
- Nutritional: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber; good source of potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6
- Culinary: Delicious eaten fresh, or used in smoothies, desserts, and baked goods
- Ornamental: Attractive foliage and flower bracts make it a striking addition to a garden or landscape
- Environmental: Contributes to a biodiverse ecosystem by providing habitat and food for local fauna