Category: Fruits

Bacterial diseases of bananas and enset have not received, until recently, an equal amount of attention compared to other major threats to banana production such as the fungal diseases black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) and Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense). Do bananas have bacteria? Studies employing tissue-cultured and field-grown bananas have indicated widespread […]

In banana plants look for: yellowing of lower or older leaves, caused by the fungus blocking the water conducting tissue within the banana plant stem. lower leaves collapsing to form a ‘skirt’ around the plant. What does Panama disease look like? Internal symptoms of Panama include discolouration of the inner tissue in the corm and […]

I suppose you are referring to the seeds. If it bothers you, simply cut the banana into quarters length wise and slice the part you don’t like. Most fruits have the seeds on the inside that’s why they qualify as a fruit. Why is my banana black inside? when a banana is almost black just […]

Eating maggots or maggot-infested food can cause bacterial poisoning. Most foods that have maggots aren’t safe to eat, especially if the larvae have been in contact with feces. What happens if you accidentally eat a worm in banana? Accidentally ingesting maggots does not generally cause any lasting harm. However, if a person has ingested maggots […]

Vinegar flies, sometimes inaccurately called fruit flies, are small flies found hovering around over-ripened bananas left out on the counter. These light yellowish brown to dark brown colored flies lay eggs in the fermenting materials. How do I get rid of banana gnats? Pour diluted bleach down the sink or tub drain, if you find […]

Banana weevils are popularly known as banana borers. As this name suggests, they attack the plant by boring through the stem and causing untold damage to the plant tissues. Acute infestations by banana weevils usually lead to weakening of the plant and ultimately its death. Do bugs lay eggs in bananas? There is simply no […]

Yes, those bananas you brought home from the grocery store may already harbor a new generation of fruit flies. If you let your tomatoes over ripen on the vine before picking them, you may be harvesting fruit fly eggs along with your crop. Do fruit flies live on bananas? Fruit flies are also attracted to […]

Stop Fruit Flies Early Keep your fruit under a clear cake stand cover or domed stand or slip a fruit screen over the bunch of bananas to keep fruit flies at bay. Wash bananas when they first enter your home to whisk away any fruit-fly eggs from the store. How can you store bananas to […]

Wash Produce, Peel & All Consider this: As you cut through a banana or grapefruit, dirt and bacteria can be transferred from the peel to the inside, edible portion of the fruit. And even if you’re not cutting the fruit, dirt and bacteria may be transferred as you peel, or simply handle the food. Is […]

02/11Why is banana good? According to various researches, consuming potassium-rich foods help in lowering blood pressure. Bananas are extremely rich in potassium and low in sodium. According to the FDA, diets rich in potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Can ripe banana raise blood […]

Not at all. They’re strictly tropical plants. If you want grow a banana in a northern clime in winter, you’ll need to grow it in your house or a greenhouse. Why is my banana plant crying? It’s called Guttation, it’s caused by over watering and not letting the soil dry out a little more. Banana’s […]

Bananas and other potassium-rich foods A high concentration of potassium makes bananas healthy for most of us. But you could end up with too much potassium if you eat a bunch of bananas while taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, like lisinopril or captopril. What fruits interfere with high blood pressure medication? People taking […]