We have been watering and watching our apple banana bunch for months now. Just waiting for a hint of yellow to start on them. On Wednesday we finally spotted the top row turning yellow! It was a busy week so we waited till the weekend to harvest.
Top 10 Banana Songs
1. Day-O (Banana Boat) - Harry Belafonte
4. 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas - Harry Chapin
6. Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
7. Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter
8. Banana Split (The Tra La La Song) - The Dickies
9. Smokin' Banana Peels - The Dead Milkmen
10. Yes! We Have No Bananas - Spike Jones
from Robert of the Radish in The Y! Music Playlist Blog
More info on the Apple Bananas:
Seasons/Availability
Apple bananas are available year round.
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Description/Taste
A favorite dessert banana and truly irresistible, apple bananas turn completely black when ripe. Pale yellow and quite stocky, the average length is about four inches. The creamy semi-dry flesh resists turning brown when peeled making it a perfect choice for fresh fruit desserts. Prized for its unique flavor, this remarkable banana's deliciousness combines tasty hints of apple and strawberry. -
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and potassium, the banana is low in fat, cholesterol-free, low in sodium and provides fiber. Some medications for controlling blood pressure deplete the body's storage of potassium. One banana each day restores the potassium balance. An average sized banana has about 95 calories. Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended to lower chances of cancer. A recent study found eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, effectively lowers blood pressure. -
Applications
Enjoy the apple banana out of hand or add this creamy-textured wonder to fresh fruit salads. Make yummy puddings, pies, muffins, cookies, cakes, custards and quick breads. Enjoy a frosty banana daiquiri. Pair with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate fudge, sliced fresh strawberries and tangy pineapple bits for a dessert delight. Standing up well when cooked, this little banana is a perfect size for making delectable banana fritters. To delay ripening, refrigerate. Place in paper bag; keep at room temperature to speed ripening. To freeze for longer storage, mix one teaspoon of lemon juice into each mashed banana; freeze in an airtight container. Note: To prevent bananas from turning brown in fruit salad, drop a banana in boiling water for two to three seconds until it turns dark brownish-black; carefully lift out from water; peel. The banana will actually stay fresh. -
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name banana comes from the Arabic word for finger, "banan", referring to the finger-like extensions of the fruit. A clump of bananas is called a "hand". This variety most closely resembles its namesake. As a popular Asian snack, bananas are battered, fried or baked in their skins over hot coals. Many parts of Southeast Asia enjoy the banana cooked with rice flour dough or glutinous rice and served with coconut cream. A favorite banana delight and sold as a confection, banana slices are sun-dried. -
Geography/History
Growing wild in Hawaii along the seriously rainy Hamakua Coast on the Big Island and especially loving gulches and ditches, the apple banana plant grows much taller than the common banana plant and requires more maintenance. The Hamakua Coast is located North of Hilo and with annual rainfall topping out over a whopping ten feet, it definitely earns the title of the rainiest city in the United States. Considered a premium banana and also known as manzano, islanders love growing the exceptional apple banana plant in their backyard. This banana takes about fifteen months from planting to harvest. A member of the Musa paradisiaca species and from the Musaceae family, new varieties of bananas are being developed and are now available in American markets. Smaller bananas are especially becoming increasingly popular and setting a new banana trend.
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Featured Recipes
Recipes that include Apple Bananas. One 
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