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Dwarf banana
Musa acuminata
Large growing-medium tub, warm and in full light.
- EC (mS/cm)
- 1.8–2.2
- pH
- 5.5–6.5
- Cycle
- very long
- Difficulty
- Expert
Sound origin
Musa acuminata
Musa acuminata is native to Southeast Asia and is among the very first domesticated plants.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Banana, flesh, raw
- Source of potassium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- A dwarf variety is a must (such as “Dwarf Cavendish”).
- Heat, strong light and humidity: sunroom or heated greenhouse.
- Very hungry for water and potassium.
- Fruiting takes several years; the plant stays ornamental in the meantime.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Apr., May |
| Harvest | none |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Hydroponic dwarf banana: what pH?
Recommended pH: 5.5–6.5. Measure every day at the same time and correct in small doses, after adjusting the EC.
Hydroponic dwarf banana: what EC?
Recommended electrical conductivity: 1.8–2.2 mS/cm.
Dwarf banana: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Large growing medium tub, warm and in full light.
Dwarf banana: when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in April and May (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).
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