India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unusual banana varieties

Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by markdown on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @06:43PM (#25755698)

We call that group of small bananas "lady finger" bananas in my country. There are dozens, maybe hundreds worldwide. Some popular ones are Nam Wah, Blue Java, Ice Cream, etc

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by zem on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @10:21PM (#25757617)

the 'elaichi' banana is popular in india. https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/ever-heard-of-elaichi-bana...

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by kranner on Tuesday January 12, 2021 @11:34PM (#25758179)

Southern India, it is not available in the North. Most North Indians who haven't travelled have no idea it exists.

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by joj123 on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @12:41AM (#25758644)

+1 If any of you get a chance, try the "Najangud rasbaLe" variety often found in Mysore. It's my absolutely favorite kind of banana

Edit 1: typos Edit 2: More details on what's ailing the rasbaLe and how fickle crops can be here: https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-cultivation-karnat...

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by kranner on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @04:40AM (#25760011)

Thanks, noted!

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by sumedh on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @05:52AM (#25760458)

That link says its available in Bihar.

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Re:India’s “plantain man” has traveled widely to collect unu... by kranner on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @06:18AM (#25760683)

Oh, I’ve never seen it in Punjab though. I’ve carried bunches to Punjab (where my parents live) and it’s always a novelty there.

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