Mysuru: A 16-feet soaring single banana fruit bunch with more than 1,000 fruits in multiple clusters is quite rare. This unique fruit, known as the ‘1,000-finger banana,’ is the highlight of the three-day Banana Festival, which opened at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in the city this morning. This variety, also known as ‘pisang…
3-day Banana Festival in city from tomorrow
November 21, 2024Mysuru: Karnataka is renowned for its banana diversity. It is home to unique varieties such as Kamalapura Red Banana, Elakki Baale, Nanjangud Rasabaale, Kallu Baale, Naati Baale, Boodu Baale, Hampi Sugandhi, Sakkare Baale, Hulibaale, and Chukke Baale. Unfortunately, the arrival of commercial varieties like Robusta and Cavendish has led to the decline of native varieties….
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