List of banana cultivars

Banana cultivars are distinct varieties of bananas which have been selectively bred for specific traits. These cultivars vary greatly in size, color, taste, and resistance to diseases. The following is a list of some of the most common banana cultivars.

Cavendish

The Cavendish banana is the most common banana cultivar worldwide. It is named after Sir Henry Cavendish, who first introduced the fruit to the Western world. The Cavendish banana is known for its sweet taste and creamy texture.

Lady Finger

The Lady Finger banana, also known as the 'Sugar banana', is a small, sweet banana cultivar. It is popular in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Red Banana

The Red banana is a banana cultivar with a distinctive red or purple skin. It has a sweet, creamy flesh that is often described as having a hint of raspberry flavor.

Plantain

The Plantain is a banana cultivar that is typically cooked before eating. It is a staple food in many tropical regions of the world.

Blue Java

The Blue Java banana, also known as the 'Ice Cream banana', is a banana cultivar with a distinctive blue skin and a flavor that is often compared to vanilla ice cream.

Gros Michel

The Gros Michel banana, also known as the 'Big Mike', was the most common banana cultivar in the world until the 1950s, when it was largely replaced by the Cavendish due to its susceptibility to Panama disease.

Goldfinger

The Goldfinger banana is a banana cultivar that is resistant to both Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, two major banana diseases. It was developed in Honduras in the 1980s.

Apple Banana

The Apple Banana, also known as the 'Manzano banana', is a banana cultivar with a taste that is often compared to that of an apple or a strawberry.

Pisang Raja

The Pisang Raja banana is a banana cultivar that is popular in Indonesia. It is often used in cooking, particularly in the preparation of banana fritters.

Dwarf Cavendish

The Dwarf Cavendish banana is a smaller version of the Cavendish banana. It is popular in home gardens due to its smaller size.

See Also

• Banana
• Banana diseases
• Banana production

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