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Canary banana ripened on the plant: why it tastes different
The Canary Islands banana is the best-known fruit of the islands, and in the north of Tenerife the banana plants reach all the way to the sea. At Viva la Finca they grow around the house.
Ripening on the plant
Most bananas are cut green and ripen in special rooms. Not here: our bananas take the sun on the plant until the last day. That is why they are so sweet and have that taste you remember from childhood.
How a bunch grows
It all starts with a purple flower hanging from the banana plant. Under each petal a hand of bananas appears, and little by little the bunch forms.
The black speckles
The small dark speckles on the skin are typical of a ripe Canary Islands banana. It is not a defect: it is a sign that it is just right.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Canary Islands banana so sweet?
Because it ripens slowly in the sun; on the farm, on the plant itself.
Are the farm's bananas sold?
No, nothing is sold: they are for the farm's own table.
Where does the bunch come from?
From a purple flower: under each petal a hand of bananas is born.
Are the black speckles bad?
No, they are normal on a ripe Canary Islands banana.
On the farm
- The two places to stay on the farm
- Volunteering on the farm
- What grows on the farm
- Claudio and the Al Cafone Show
- Frequently asked questions