Banana

Edible bananas originated in the Indo-Malaysian region reaching to northern Australia. Bananas are grown in every humid tropical region and constitutes the 4th largest fruit crop of the world. Bananas will grow in most soils, but to thrive, they should be planted in a rich, well-drained soil. The best possible location would be above an abandoned compost heap. The common names of banana are Banana, Bananier Nain, Canbur, Curro and Plantain .



In Tamilnadu, these bananas occupies a main place in the offerings to God.

Poovan Bananas

Bananas are a valuable source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and potassium. It is reported that in Orissa, juice is extracted from the corm and used as a home remedy for the treatment of jaundice. In other places honey is mixed with mashed banana fruit and used for the same purpose.




Red bananas are variety of banana with a reddish purple skin.This red coloured banana is mostly cultivated in the southern region of kerala, especially in the higher elevations. Red bananas are eaten in the same way as yellow bananas, by peeling the fruit before eating. They are most frequently eaten whole raw or chopped and added to desserts or fruit salads. Red bananas are eaten in the same way as yellow bananas, by peeling the fruit before eating. They are most frequently eaten whole raw or chopped and added to desserts or fruit salads.

Attractive Red Banana

The best and tasiest variety grown in Kerala are the Nendran Bananas. It is otherwise known as "Ethakai". This variety requires a very good sunlight and a rich irrigation. In the ripened stage these bananas would be fo golden yellow colour with red patched on it. The bananas are used for dual purpose as dessert and for cooking. The fruit also is the best preparation for the banana chips.

Nendran Banana

A Bunch Of Bananas