Grand Nain Banana plant

Imported via tissue culture into Bermuda in the 1970’s Grand Nain live up to their “Grand” name. Uncommon locally, the Grand Nain is the most commonly cultivated banana variety commercially, and is also known as the “Chiquita banana” as it is the commercially used cultivar of the Chiquita brand.

Mature Fruits ripen to the traditional yellow color and have a sweet and delicious taste. This large cultivar can produce hands of bananas containing between 80 – 100 bananas, with hands said to be as long as 6ft tall!  Low in calories and fat, these fruits are packed with minerals, vitamins b and c, magnesium and fiber.  Enjoy these fruits ripe, or add them as a compliment to any meal.

These trees can grow between 8 – 10ft tall, so will require a bit of open space. Like all bananas, they appreciate being watered and fertilized regularly, and will preform better given some attention and care. These trees grow rapidly and act as a beautiful feature in a landscape, adding a tropical flare.

Sold as bare root plants, should be planted upon collection.  Pups are between 2 – 4ft tall.