Double Mahoi - Banana - Double Bunches of Delicious Creamy Banana

Double Mahoi Banana (Musa)

* Delivery from October 2025 (when its best time to uplift and pot them)

Very rare banana in Nz. Very beautiful specimen, with thick stem and canopy leaf. Grow to about 1.5-2 m up at our farm in Far North so this is ideal for pot planting as well. Double Mahoi bananas are a prolific variety, often producing two bunches at once. They are sweet and soft, ideal for those who enjoy a more intense banana flavor and a softer, creamier texture in their fruits. 

Small - to 0.5m
Medium - up to 0.8m
Large -1-1.2m
X Large - 1.5m +

Plant Care

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, watering deeply especially in warmer months. Reduce watering in cooler months.
• Temperature: Best between 26°C and 30°C. Bananas are not frost-tolerant and require protection or placement in warm climates.
• Light: Full sun is ideal.
• Fertilising: 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.
• Pruning: Regularly remove dead leaves and spent fruit stalks. Cut back the main fruiting stem after harvest to encourage new growth.
• Mulching: Apply heavy mulch to retain soil moisture, provide nutrients, and suppress weeds.
• Pest Control: Look out for pests such as aphids, spider mites, and nematodes. Use eco-friendly pesticides if necessary.
• Flowering and Fruiting: Each pseudostem will fruit once. Fruit typically matures in about 3 to 8 months, depending on conditions and variety.
• Potting: Suitable for large containers, but requires ample space and meticulous care to manage growth and ensure sufficient nutrients.