Smaller, sweeter banana with thinner skin; popular across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Pseudostem more compact than Cavendish.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–12 | −6.7 °C to 15.6 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sweeter and creamier flavour than Cavendish; shorter shelf life
- Tolerates marginal cool subtropical conditions slightly better than Cavendish
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Cross-check Banana — Lady Finger against your zones