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Lacatan Bananas

Lacatan Bananas

5,000 JMD

Dwarf Lacatan banana—sweet, creamy fruit on a compact plant. Ideal for smaller Jamaican yards.

Lacatan is a dwarf variety that produces full-sized, sweet bananas on a shorter plant. Easier to harvest and manage. Produces one main bunch per stem; new suckers replace the plant after harvest.

Size

Care Tips

  • Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours). Bananas need maximum light. Tolerates light shade but growth slows.
  • Watering: Consistent moisture. Bananas are heavy drinkers. Water regularly—especially during dry season. Mulch to retain moisture.
  • Soil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive. pH 5.5–7.0. Add lots of compost and organic matter.
  • Fertilizing: Heavy feeder. High potassium and nitrogen. Feed monthly during growing season. Banana-specific fertilizer ideal.
  • Pruning: Remove dead leaves. Cut fruited stem to ground after harvest. Keep 2–3 suckers per mat; remove extras.

Jamaica Climate

Thrives in Jamaica. Protect from wind—leaves tear easily. Sigatoka disease can affect leaves; remove infected foliage. Harvest when fingers are rounded and green starts to fade. Ripens off the plant.