Gran Nain - Grocery Store Banana LIVE PLANT

Gran Nain Grocery Store Banana LIVE Tropical Fruit Tree Plant
Musa Gran Nain

Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.

Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

Gran Nain - Grocery Store Banana LIVE Tropical Fruit Tree Plant
Musa Gran Nain

Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.

Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

The Gran Nain banana (Musa acuminata) is a highly popular, robust, and fast-growing banana variety prized for its sweet, flavorful fruit and exceptional productivity. Known for being the cultivar grown by commercial banana producers, including the iconic Chiquita brand, the Gran Nain is a reliable and high-yielding plant perfect for home gardeners.

Gran Nain bananas produce medium to large-sized fruit with a smooth, creamy texture and a sweet flavor that is enjoyed fresh or in recipes.  Reaching heights of 6-10 feet, the Gran Nain is more compact than many other banana varieties, making it ideal for smaller spaces, backyard gardens, or even large containers. Compared to other banana cultivars, the Gran Nain matures quickly, often producing its first fruit in as little as 9-12 months when grown in ideal conditions. Additionally, bananas are relatively easy to care for, requiring consistent moisture, regular fertilization, and full sun. While it is hardy and can tolerate various conditions, providing a warm and sheltered environment enhances its potential for flourishing and fruit production.

Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9B-11
Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 50F. Once established, they can take brief periods of cold down to 32F but expect some leaf damage. The entire plant can die if temperatures drop below 32F. 
Perennial evergreen - will lose leaves if exposed to too much cold

Sun: Full sun is best for maximum growth and production. Can tolerate some partial shade but production will be decreased. 

Soil: Everything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter BUT this plant grows just fine in a variety of soils without amendments, like my native Florida sandy soil.  

Water: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. 

Fertilizer: Bananas are nutrient hungry plants. Fertilize every month with a citrus fertilizer or 10-10-10.

Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about the same seed varieties or plants I sell here in my shop and gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.

Shipping 

***I cannot ship banana plants to California or Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***

Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:
- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

*All photos used in my listings were taken by me. They are actual photos of the plants/seeds/veggies/flowers etc... that are sold in this shop.