{"product_id":"rajapuri-banana-creamy-sweet-tasting-fruit-and-dwarfing","title":"Rajapuri- Banana - Creamy, Sweet Tasting Fruit and Dwarfing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRajapuri Banana (Musa) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Delivery from October 2025 (when its best time to uplift and pot them)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare banana in Nz. Very beautiful specimen, with a strong, thick and straight stem, and produce a beautiful long, 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. Rajapuri bananas are a prolific variety, they produce a compact banana hand and the fruit is sweet, clean tasting and creamy at the same time. They need a warmer climate to thrive, growing under shade or tunnel will work as they don't grow too tall in comparison to other type of banana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall - to 0.5m\u003cbr\u003eMedium - up to 0.8m\u003cbr\u003eLarge -1-1.2m\u003cbr\u003eX Large - 1.5m +\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":67589625839867,"sku":"BONANZASMALL","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67589626167547,"sku":"BONANZAMED","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67589626200315,"sku":"BONANZALARGE","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/IMG-7295.png?v=1790559215","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/rajapuri-banana-creamy-sweet-tasting-fruit-and-dwarfing","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}