{"product_id":"banana-misi-luki","title":"Misi Luki - Banana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisi Luki (Musa) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Delivery October 2025(best time to uplift them from the ground and repot))\u003cbr\u003eThe Misi Luki banana is a subtropical gem, blending starch-rich content with a creamy and delightful taste. Mature plants reach 3-5 meters, adorned with vibrant green foliage. Apart from its delicious flavor, Misi Luki offers practical benefits, boasting high disease resistance. Blooming in autumn and ready for harvest by spring, this banana variety is both a culinary treat and a robust choice for growers. In essence, Misi Luki combines taste, texture, and tenacity, making it a standout in the banana world.. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67589360124155,"sku":"MISI MED","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67589360550139,"sku":"MISI LGE","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small","offer_id":67589360582907,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/MisiLukiBanana.jpg?v=1790551950","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/banana-misi-luki","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}