![]() ![]() Then, the Cavendish banana came along en masse. pre-World War II, it dropped off the market after it was brought down by Panama disease. Although the Gros Michel was the "it" banana in the U.S. We've seen this happen before with the Gros Michel ( Musa acuminata 'Gros Michel') banana, also known as 'Big Mike.' (Bananas have fun names, if you haven't realized that yet). ![]() Everyone from scientists to the media have proclaimed that a banana crisis is unfolding before our eyes. The growing interest in more unorthodox bananas like the Blue Java comes at a time of great disruption in the global banana market. ![]() But watch out: These bad boys can grow to heights of 15-plus feet (4.57-plus meters). If you live in zones 8-11 on the hardiness scale, you can plant them outdoors in your backyard if you live in a zone 4 or higher, you can grow them on your patio and and move them indoors during chillier times of year. Unlike other bananas, Blue Java can survive colder climates. For our friends in Hawaii: Several local growers cultivate the Ice Cream banana, so scout out farmers' markets on the big island and Oahu.īut if you don't want to spend a fortune shipping bananas or traveling to Hawaii, you can always try purchasing a tree and planting one in your own backyard or even indoors. You can purchase the banana in bulk from this Florida-based company. Options for acquiring the Blue Java outside of Asia and the South Pacific are limited. Others suggest mixing it into a smoothie with peanut butter or doing the old trick of freezing and blending the bananas to make an all-natural ice-cream alternative. It's also widely known as the "Ice Cream" banana for its sweet and soft flesh, which bears a similarity in taste to vanilla custard or ice cream. Its white flesh contains black seeds, which isn't exactly common for a dessert banana. The unripe fruit takes on a greenish-silver-blue hue due to its wax coating, hence the name. Banana enthusiasts in recent years have begun flocking to richer alternatives like the Blue Java banana ( Musa acuminata 'Blue Java'), which is grown in many parts of Asia, Australia and Hawaii. Because shipping, handling, and delivery are so expensive per package, the Large Box will contain more fruit and ultimately a better value.Have you ever found the usual bananas in your grocery store to be a little, well, bland? You're not alone. We ALWAYS recommend ordering a LARGE BOX for the best value, when compared to a Small Box. The total weight of each box varies depending on the size, shape, and mass of the fruit: Once soft all over, they are ready to eat!įirst come first serve, any orders that can't be shipped this season will be reserved for next season. Store at room temperature of 70 degrees or above for optimal ripening. How To Eat: Your Bananas will arrive unripe. The nickname "ice cream" is for its soft serve texture- not the flavor. Origin: Blue Java Bananas are native to Southeast Asia and is a hybrid of two species of banana native to Southeast Asia - Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata. Ice cream bananas are rare here in South Florida.įlavor Profile: The taste is slightly tart similar to an apple banana but they have a thicker and super creamy texture. As it ripens, the outer peel will turn fully yellow. When it's unripe, sometimes the outer peel has a blue-ish green hue. None of the photos on our site are edited. Important Info: These Bananas are not really blue! Many photos of Blue Java on the internet are photoshopped. We are growing a small amount on our 7.5 acre farm along with many other fruit trees. Please expect a three or more year wait time after pre-ordering. Please note this fruit is in extremely high demand due to a huge surge in popularity online. When Blue Java Bananas come into season and are ready to harvest from the trees, you will receive your order as soon as possible.*** Your pre-order holds your place in line on our wait list. When placing a Pre-Order, this means the fruit box you have ordered is not currently in season, or is extremely limited in season. ***Blue Java Bananas are currently available for Pre-Order. ![]()
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