In this episode we will be showcasing the banana plant that is currently growing in Hillbilly Garden. The banana plant is actually the largest herb on the planet. The plant in the video is approximately 1 year old and has reached a height of approximately 15 to 20 feet tall. The plant is just starting to produce its first rack of bananas. As the rack of bananas develop, we will have a follow up video or two showing the progress.

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Flower develops

Photos taken June 24

Flower petals start pulling apart

Photos taken June 27

Photos taken June 30

As the flower petals start to peel back the first row of baby bananas start to emerge and begin to develop and will continue to grow and mature. I am amazed how quick this happened, all in 3 short days.

Photos taken July 2

Just a few days later, the little undeveloped bananas continue to grow, and the bulbous flower on the end continues to grow downward which will leave more banana rows behind it as it grows.

Photo taken July 8

The bananas are continuing to develop and the flower bulb continues to grow downward and larger. More banana rows are being revealed in rows as the flower continues to grow and create the rack of bananas.

 

Learn more about the banana plant

Growing bananas

How bananas are grown