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Musa 'Double (Mahoi)'

CATEGORY  Musa

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Can Produce Two Heads of Fruit
  • Cavendish Type
  • Very Productive
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HEIGHT:

7-8 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

8-11

PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Specimen
· Edible Garden
· Focal Point
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Cold Tolerant

TYPE:

· Dessert (Raw)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii
· Puerto Rico

Double is a sport or mutation of the common Dwarf Cavendish, and grows similarly. Musa 'Double' is also called 'Mahoi', the second generation produces multiple branches of fruit. They regular produce 2 heads, it is rare but they have been known to produce more. The sweet fruit is highly rated, and it can be very productive. This is a rare and unusual Musa.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Specimen
· Edible Garden
· Focal Point
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Cold Tolerant

TYPE:

· Dessert (Raw)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii
· Puerto Rico

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 4-6 weeks
6" Crop Time: 6-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-14 weeks
12" Crop Time: 14-18 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5