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Plantains

Plantains

5,000 JMD

Cooking plantain—starchy, versatile staple for fried plantain, porridge, and Jamaican dishes. Essential for the Caribbean kitchen.

Plantains are cooked before eating—never raw. They're larger and starchier than dessert bananas. Green for frying, yellow for sweet dishes, black for very ripe preparations. Same care as bananas.

Size

Care Tips

  • Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours). Same requirements as bananas.
  • Watering: Consistent moisture. Heavy watering during dry season. Mulch well.
  • Soil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive. pH 5.5–7.0. Add compost and organic matter.
  • Fertilizing: Heavy feeder. High potassium. Feed monthly. Banana/plantain fertilizer.
  • Pruning: Remove dead leaves. Cut fruited stem after harvest. Manage suckers—keep 2–3 per mat.

Jamaica Climate

Staple in Jamaica. Same wind and disease management as Lacatan. Harvest green for cooking, or allow to ripen for sweet dishes. Larger bunches than dessert bananas.