Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic ...

Ever wondered whether you could grow a whole tree from the banana you just bought? Turns out you cannot, for the most part, and even if you could, bananas don't grow on a tree; they're botanically a ...

Did you know you can grow bananas and mangoes in your own back yard? Ya, we didn’t think so, either. There’s a FREE event this Saturday July 9th from 8 – 10 a.m. at the University of Arizona ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and prevents overcrowding in containers. Remove any yellowing leaves or suckers ...