Lakatan Musa Banana Plant

$29.95

$29.95 ~~$49.95~~

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Size 1-2 feet & 1-gal 2-3 feet & 3-gal 3-4 feet & 3-gal 4 feet & 7-gal

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The Lakatan is a prized Musa banana, often called the best-tasting banana variety, with sweet, creamy, large fruit. A fast-fruiting, towering plant reaching 9 to 14 feet, it is a close cousin to Pisang Raja.

At a glance

Variety: Lakatan (Musa)
Fruit: Large, sweet, creamy
Mature size: 9 to 14 feet tall
Fruiting cycle: Fast, 8 to 12 months
Growing zones: 8 to 11
Shipping: Plastic container with soil and triple-layer protection
Related to: Pisang Raja

Best for

Warm-climate home gardens
Homegrown dessert bananas
Snacking, smoothies, and recipes
Tropical-look landscapes
Fast banana harvests

How to grow

Grown for Florida's subtropical climate, the Lakatan thrives in zones 8 to 11 and fruits faster than most varieties, in 8 to 12 month cycles. It grows into an impressive 9 to 14 foot plant with lush green foliage.

Flavor profile

Sweet and creamy with large fruit, often hailed as the best-tasting banana variety.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.