Gallery of Thai Banana plants grown by Dr Mpenga Kabundi, Family Farm Developer at P&A Family Farm Concept. He has been our client for years, growing several varieties of bananas and other crops. He is passionate about skills and knowledge transfer to foster intergenerational wealth creation, transfer and retention. He is using the knowledge he acquired over many years in Economics, policy development and life.
His farm is in Konga, Makeni, in Lusaka. Where he inspires young farmers and entrepreneurs with his holistic approach to food production and better nutrition for better health. He has an interesting perspective on life and a fierce determination to leave his mark on the world. Especially for those often left out by larger systems. He is an avid and adventurous cook who shares his recipes with us. Contact him or follow him on Facebook for your Banana fruit orders and other organically grown produce. Delivery services are offered via Yango. https://www.facebook.com/mukebelayi.kapeng
From flowering to maturity and harvesting
The Thai Dwarf Banana plant is a true dwarf, rarely exceeding 1. 7m. It is an ornamental variety that produces sweet, edible fruits. The banana bunch grows in the plant’s centre, making it very stable. The plants do not fall or break from the weight of the mature banana bunch.
The Thai dwarf is almost half the height of the dwarf cavendish banana variety, making it possible to grow in large pots (>125L). They are frost-tolerant and very prolific producers. They require less maintenance than the larger banana varieties.
From harvesting to the plate
