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Musa 'Dwarf Orinoco'

CATEGORY  Musa

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Vigorous Grower
  • Ripens Without Splitting
  • Cold And Wind Tolerant
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HEIGHT:

5-6 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

7b-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

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

FEATURES:

· Cold Hardy
· Heat Tolerant
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Dessert (Raw)
· Plantian (Cooking)

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii
· Puerto Rico

The 'Dwarf Orinoco' is a small vigorous plant that is solid green and has a thick stem. It is a heavy bearer of thick skinned fruit of very good eating quality. There is very little curvature to the fruit and the fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting. 'Dwarf Orinoco' versatility make them popular in many regions of the world. The plant is hardy and withstands cold temperatures and wind, but may be supported when carrying large heads of fruit.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

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

FEATURES:

· Cold Hardy
· Heat Tolerant
· Fast Growing

TYPE:

· Dessert (Raw)
· Plantian (Cooking)

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