Red Bananas You Can Grow

Red bananas are a rare sight in American markets. Their skin goes from wine colored to nearly black. The flesh of the fruit will be anything from creamy white to salmon pink. Red banana hands have short, fat fingers.

Many people like them best when they are very ripe--skin almost black. Be careful of leaving them too long. When bananas become over ripe, they begin to ferment. You can smell this and it has a definite taste. I don't even like to cook with them once this happens. They're too far gone.

If you want to grow your own, these are the different types of bananas that produce red-skinned fruit:

Any of these red bananas will add color to your landscape and flavor to your meals.

Growing Bananas the Easy Way

Growing Bananas the Easy Way shows you how to grow bananas without the work.

Fun Facts About Bananas

Everything you always wanted to know about bananas but were afraid to ask. Or maybe afraid somebody would answer.

Banana Bread History

Banana bread history tells the interesting history of banana bread in the United States. The development of banana quick bread recipes followed the introduction of baking powder and baking soda.

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