Banana 'Gran Nain' (Musa acuminata) Gardening Apparel We carefully harvest its roots

We carefully harvest its roots in the fall by digging up the entire plant and separating the roots from the base of the plant

which can grow up to 60 feet tall

forming a bushy

Star fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C

Pennyroyal thrives in warm conditions and can quickly fill in spaces with its trailing stems

Banana 'Gran Nain' (Musa acuminata) Gardening Apparel We carefully harvest its rootsDespite the plants tropical origins, few fruits are as omnipresent as bananas. While Musa acuminata is native to Southeast Asia, its known as one of the first domesticated plants. Today, bananas are a staple in every aspect of life, from wholesome diets to pop culture. That holds true for Grand Nain (also spelled Grande Naine), which is sold by the bunch as Chiquita bananas. This variety makes up half of the 100 billion bananas eaten every year