We refer to Green Banana Buffing Bar as a teleportation device —it is known to transports users from their showers to the tropics, just through the senses. One of the actual places Green Banana Buffing Bar took us to when it launched in April 2024 though, is a banana farm. Keep reading for a tour around Company Place Grown Farm, one of the largest produce and livestock farms on Grand Cayman, hosted by Local farmer Junior J.
The growth cycle of bananas takes about a year (from planting to harvesting), after which the tree regenerates.
Each row of bananas is called a hand, each individual banana is a finger.
Each row of bananas is called a hand, each individual banana is a finger.
The more “hands” on a tree, the shorter the tree has to be; otherwise, it will snap and break. A stalk with 6 hands weighs about 25 lbs—for reference, this is equivalent to 107 single Buffing Bars.
Typically ready for harvest late spring to early summer, the prime time for bananas to be picked is while they are still green.
Bananas are typically ready to be harvested late spring to early summer.
Bananas are typically ready to be harvested late spring to early summer.
Green is the preferred form of bananas for locals—purchased fresh, ripened at home. They prepare green bananas by sautéing with a little water and salt. In addition to cooking the fruit itself, food (rice, fish, veggies) can be steamed inside or served on banana tree leaves (think: Kamayan feast).
The varieties of banana grown on the farm—Hopper, Dwarf, Butler, Frag, Purple—had us on the lookout for Snow White to hop out of the bushes... Btw, who’s in charge of naming these?
The pod
Bananas grow from a seed pod that hangs at the bottom of a banana tree branch. The pod will draw nutrients away from growing bananas so once they’ve all ‘exited’ the pod, you cut it off.
Most people don’t do anything with this part of the banana tree, but the banana blossoms found inside the pod are a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine. We’re drooling over this recipe.
Bananas grow from a seed pod that hangs at the bottom of a banana tree branch. The pod will draw nutrients away from growing bananas so once they’ve all ‘exited’ the pod, you cut it off.
Most people don’t do anything with this part of the banana tree, but the banana blossoms found inside the pod are a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine. We’re drooling over this recipe.
The pod
Banana blossoming
“Nature requires immense care and patience.”
—Junior, Farmer
“Nature requires immense care and patience.”
—Junior, Farmer
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