Veinte Cohol Banana Starter Plant

Veinte Cohol Banana Plant | Fast Fruiting Dwarf Banana | Rare Tropical Fruit Tree | Live Banana Plant | Edible Backyard Garden Musa 'Viente Cohol' Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Find full growing and planting directions for my banana starter plants here: https://tinyurl.com/zrzkc797 Hailing from the Philippines, the Veinte Cohol banana is prized by growers for one thing above all else: speed. This dessert variety is widely considered the fastest-fruiting banana available, often producing a bunch in a single growing season. On average the bunches ripen in 70 days. This is a huge advantage if you're gardening anywhere with a shorter warm season. The plant grows into a fast, upright clump 6 to 10 feet tall with broad tropical foliage, making it a striking accent for a backyard fruitscape, privacy screen, or patio container. Give it full to part sun, rich well-drained soil, and consistent water, and it'll reward you with small, plump, blocky fruits around 3 to 4 inches long — soft, sweet, and perfect for fresh eating or baking. Veinte Cohol bananas have hints of pineapple or lemon in terms of flavor. Because it's so quick to flower and fruit, it's an excellent pick for beginner banana growers or anyone who's been discouraged by varieties that take months to produce. This listing is for a live starter plant, ready to pot up and grow. How long will it take to start harvesting? Approximately 1 year if grown in ideal conditions. Ideal Growing Conditions USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 50F. Once established, they can take brief periods of cold down to 32F but expect some leaf damage. The entire plant can die if temperatures drop below 32F. Grow in containers if your located in zone 9. Zones 10 and up can safely grow this outdoors. Height at Maturity: approximately 10FT tall at maturity Sun: Full sun is best for maximum growth and production. Can tolerate some partial shade but production will be decreased. Soil: Everything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter BUT this plant grows just fine in a variety of soils without amendments, like my native Florida sandy soil. Water: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. Fertilizer: Bananas are nutrient hungry plants. Fertilize every month with a citrus fertilizer or 10-10-10. Shipping ***Cannot ship to CA, AK, or HI***