I am a banana cultivar marketed regionally in South India.

Linked to Karnataka (Suvarnamukhi Hills, Bannerghatta).

Water every 3–4 days; drip irrigation preferred.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 20–35°C.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; spacing 2–3 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months.

Botanical name: Musa spp.; Variety: Suvarnamukhi Banana (regional).

Fruits safe for humans and pets.

Fruits rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6; eaten fresh or cooked.

Susceptible to Panama wilt, leaf spot, and aphids; requires integrated pest management.

Banana clumps live 15–20 years; individual plants fruit once in 12–15 months.