Burro Banana Plant

Burro Banana boasts a rich, lemony tang when eaten fresh and a creamy, potato-like texture when cooked, making it a favorite for both sweet and savory dishes.

The Burro Banana is thick skinned fruit of very good eating quality and has a good flavor. The fruits are very good when cooked green as well.

It is cold hardy and drought-resistant plant that is tolerant of many soil types and is also very shade-tolerant.

The fruit is very plump with angular edge shapes.

There is very little curvature to the fruit and the fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting.

The plant is hardy and withstands cold temperatures and wind, but must be supported when carrying large heads of fruit.

Taste: Slightly tangy with a hint of lemon when ripe, perfect for snacking or adding to smoothies.
Texture: Dense and firm, ideal for cooking; softens to a creamy consistency when ripe..
Versatile: Enjoy raw, sautéed, fried, or even grilled – perfect for breakfast, desserts, and side dishes.
Eat fresh when ripe for a mildly sweet, zesty flavor.
Cook when slightly green for a firmer texture that works well in savory dishes like stir-fries and curries.

Disclaimer: Plants sizes VARY from batch to batch and we don’t always change photos.
If you want to know current size please email us.