Tag: Plantain

The ideal survey period is mid-May to early October. The time of year you would expect to find Heart-leaved Plantain vegetative, flowering, and fruiting in New York. Can a banana tree grow in New York? Answer. Most banana species are tropical and subtropical plants that are not hardy in New York winters. However, bananas can […]

The plantain is consumed world-wide and is a major food staple in Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and regions of South America. Its appeal comes in part from the fact that this tropical fruit grows year-round. What category of fruit is a plantain? plantain, major group of banana varieties […]

PLANTAINS ARE LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN POTATO AND BANANA Bananas and plantains are members of same family but they’re noticeably different fruit. Plantains aren’t sweet like most fruit but drier, starchy and crunchy like raw potatoes. Plantains are larger than bananas and they must be cooked before they’re eaten. What is a plantain considered? Plantains […]

Along with Cassava, Plantain is probably the starchy vegetable I eat most. And yes, you’re totally right: plantains aren’t actually root vegetables, but fruit! They most closely resemble, and grow in much the same manner as, their cousin the banana! What type of vegetable is plantain? fruitsPlantains (plátanos in Spanish) look like large bananas. They […]

Similar to bananas, plantains are a member of the Musaceae family of plants. They love the humid areas with tropical rains. What class of plant is plantain? LiliopsidaPlantain Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Zingiberales Family Musaceae Is plantain in the potato family? Bananas and plantains are members of same family but they’re noticeably […]

The broadleaf plantain weeds that you find in your yard can be eaten entirely, but the young leaves are the tastiest. Use these raw in any way you would spinach, such as in salads and sandwiches. You can also use the older leaves raw, but they tend to be more bitter and stringy. Can you […]

While some view the plantain (Plantago lanceolata) as a common weed, the Amish know that it can be made into a healing ointment for a long list of skin ailments. Including bug bites, stings, scratches, minor wounds, rashes and dry, irritated skin and more. Some even claim it reduces wrinkles. What does plantain salve help […]

Plantains are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. Two groups of plantains are thought to have a common origin: the horn plantain and the French plantain. Both types grow in India, Africa, Egypt, and tropical America. Does Africa have plantains? Plantain is a major food staple in Africa, and West Africa is one of […]

Banana and plantain have become major food and cash crops in the region. Since the last decade, plantain yields in West Africa have experienced slight increases, with the largest production of 3.7 million metric tons in Ghana, contributing about 13.1% to the agricultural Gross Domestic Product. Is bananas a cash crop? In regions with a […]

Topically applied plantain can be used to speed wound healing. More. Traditional herbalists sometimes recommend the topical use of herbs such as St. John’s wort , calendula , chamomile , and plantain, either alone or in combination, to speed wound healing. How do you use plantain on wounds? Make a tea from 1/2 tsp of […]

fruits. What Are Plantains? Plantains (plátanos in Spanish) look like large bananas. They are technically fruits, but much like the tomato and unlike the banana, they are eaten and cooked as if they were a vegetable. Harder to peel (especially when green) than bananas, plantains cannot be eaten raw. What food group is a plantain? […]

Plantains are members of the banana family, but they are starchier and lower in sugar, which means that when they are ripe, they will still be green in color. If you get them when they are overripe, they may have started to turn yellow or black. Are plantains considered bananas? A plantain is actually a […]

Plantain can be eaten raw when ripe, processed into flour to make ‘elubo’, a local meal consumed in Nigeria with soup, and also serves as industrial raw material in firms producing sanitary pads, fabrics and also for the food and beverage industry for making baby foods, biscuits, bread and cakes. What are plantains used for? […]

When the pulp of unripe plantain is sliced, dried and milled, the end-product is flour. This flour, apart from being eaten as gruel (‘elubo’) can be put to high commercial value in making the following products. They are Biscuits, Cakes, Bread, Pan Cakes, Pudding, Puff-puff etc. Is plantain a carbohydrate or protein? Cooked plantains are […]

Light. The plantain tree will grow best in full sun. When planting, if you can take advantage of any reflected heat that might be radiating off paved areas or nearby buildings, that’s even better. Where do plantains grow best? Plantains are grown just like bananas, which if you live in USDA zones 8-11, you can […]

From Spanish plantano, obsolete variant of plátano, from Galibi Carib platana (“banana”). Why are plantains called plantains? Plantain comes from the Spanish plátano, “banana.” What is plantain referred to? Plantago, a genus of Plantaginaceae. Platanus, a genus of trees formerly known as plantains. Does plantain mean banana? A plantain is actually a type of banana, […]

In Cuba, as well as in Miami and other Cuban communities, plantains are often sliced and deep-fried to make chips, or panfried to make tostones, a crisp smashed plantain appetizer or side dish that’s delicious plain or dipped in a garlicky lime sauce. Tostones are practically the Cuban national dish. Are plantains common in Cuba? […]

Plantain imports into Ghana skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by X% against the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Where are plantains imported from? Plantains, like bananas, are available year round. For the North American market, they are imported from Mexico, down through Central America and into South America, […]

The ratio of g1ucose:fructose was between 0.98 and 1.05 for bananas and for plantains at all stages of ripeness except in the unripe fruit where concentrations were low. Is banana high in fructose? Bananas and mangos are equally high in fructose, but mangos have less glucose, so they usually cause more problems. Follow guidelines below […]

Plant description Plantains have both male and female flowers, the latter of which develop into the fruits. In cultivated plantains, the fruits grow without the need for fertilisation, so are seedless. The fruits are arranged in hands, each formed of 10-20 plantains. Is a plantain a male banana? Male flowers, which come after the female […]