{"product_id":"banana-goldfinger-honduran-cold-hardy-and-prolific","title":"Goldfinger - Banana - Honduran Cold Hardy and Prolific","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldfinger Banana (Musa) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Delivery October 2025 (best time to uplift them from the ground and repot)\u003cbr\u003eHonduran hybrid banana. 3-4 metres in height. Marketed in Australia and New Zealand as Goldfinger. Hardy and robust. Very sweet, tangy, curved fruit. Black stems, with broad sometimes with wavy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Maintain consistent moisture, watering deeply especially in warmer months. Reduce watering in cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Best between 26°C and 30°C. Bananas are not frost-tolerant and require protection or placement in warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer such as 30-10-10 monthly during the growing season to support vigorous leaf growth. Once the plant starts flowering, switch to a high-potassium fertilizer like 15-5-30 to support fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Regularly remove dead leaves and spent fruit stalks. Cut back the main fruiting stem after harvest to encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Apply heavy mulch to retain soil moisture, provide nutrients, and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Look out for pests such as aphids, spider mites, and nematodes. Use eco-friendly pesticides if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Each pseudostem will fruit once. Fruit typically matures in about 3 to 8 months, depending on conditions and variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Suitable for large containers, but requires ample space and meticulous care to manage growth and ensure sufficient nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":67589366841595,"sku":"GOLDFINGERSMALL","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67589367955707,"sku":"GOLDFINGERMED","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67589367988475,"sku":"GOLDFINGERLARGE","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/Banana_c0f10024-01e3-460b-b9c0-048a6719764b.png?v=1790552023","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/banana-goldfinger-honduran-cold-hardy-and-prolific","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}