History:
Laba banana (King banana), a famous specialty banana of the land of Da Lat-Lam Dong in danger of dying, this precious banana variety was once very famous and favored for its delicious taste and flexibility. sweet. Historically, laba bananas were used to advance King Bao Dai, court and French officials. Therefore, Laba banana is also known as King banana.
Identifying characteristics:
– Laba banana with the same family banana Tieu, international name: Cavendish (also known as old banana, Dwarf banana), so its shape is almost similar, without experience, it is easy to confuse this banana.
– The easiest way to identify is based on the stem of the banana to distinguish
- Laba bananas have large, short stalks, spaced between thick stalks.
- The head (flower knob) is enlarged (head)
Other types of bananas:
- Small stalks with long spacing between fruit stalks
- The head (flower knob) is pointed
Time of growth and harvest: 13 – 17 months.
Although in Lam Dong, Laba bananas can be grown everywhere, but grown in districts Lam Ha, Duc Trong, Don Duong, Lac Duong and Da Lat city are of the best quality.
Laba bananas are currently very popular in high-end markets such as Japan and EU.
