They tolerate high winds, high temperatures, and drought. All edible bananas are hybrids of two species: Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana.

Some varieties of plantain aren’t sweet at all and are eaten as part of a savory dish.ĭespite their small size, these plants are strong and grow fast. Plantains, in many forms, are common in many Caribbean cuisines.Īmong the different varieties of plantain-producing plants, the Puerto Rican plantain is softer and sweeter than many others. Plantains soften and become sweeter when they’re cooked and can be baked, sauteed, or fried. So, not bananas as you know them but closely related to the other plants described here. Depending on what kind of commitment youre ready for - and your budget - you can either buy seeds or a live plant. Its creamy texture and vanilla flavor will remind you of your favorite frozen scoop without all the extra sugar. Blue Java Banana Trees are sold on, as well as on Amazon. The fruits of this tree aren’t edible directly off the tree but need to be cooked first- and these are called plantains and not bananas. The Ice Cream banana is the banana for you. Image by Xender ill via Wikimedia Commons ( CC 4.0) (Image is of a plantain plant but not specifically a Puerto Rican Plantain.) Blue java bananas, also popularly known as ice cream bananas, first broke the internet in the summer of 2021 when an image of them and their blue peels began circling on social media.

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