iCROP Agriculture
Banana Plant
₹120.00
₹100.00
The banana plant is a large, herbaceous flowering plant often mistaken for a tree, but it lacks a woody trunk. It has a pseudostem formed by tightly packed leaf sheaths that act as a trunk, which can grow up to 15 meters tall. The plant produces a single bunch of bananas before the pseudostem dies and is replaced by new growth.
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Food & Culinary Uses
Food & Culinary:
- Leaves: Banana leaves are used as plates and serving vessels in many cultures, especially in South Asia, and for steaming food.
- Stem: The tender inner part of the stem can be cooked as a vegetable.
- Flowers: Banana flowers are used in various dishes and are a source of protein, vitamins, and flavonoids.
- Peel: Banana peels, especially unripe ones, can be composted or used as an organic fertilizer due to their nutrient-rich composition.
- Fruit: Bananas are a versatile food, enjoyed raw or cooked in various ways.
Other Uses
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Natural Food Wrappers:
The large, flexible leaves are used to wrap food, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
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Medicinal:
Various parts of the plant, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and peel, have traditional medicinal uses.
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Fiber Source:
The fibers from the banana plant can be used to make paper, cardboard, and textiles.
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Ornamental:
Banana plants are sometimes grown for their aesthetic appeal as ornamental plants.
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Cultural Significance:
Banana leaves are used in religious ceremonies and festivals as plates and serving vessels.
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Animal Feed:
Dried leaves and stems can be used as animal feed.
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Sustainable Materials:
The leaves and stalks can be used to make baskets, mats, and even furniture.
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