Musa ‘Thap Maeo’
Fruit Banana, Dessert Banana
Similar to the cultivars Musa ‚Maçã’ and 'Prata', it grows also about 10 feet tall. It belongs to the goup AAB and to the section Musa. It is grown mainly for the Brazilian market like also Musa ‚Maçã’ and 'Prata', it is exported scarely.
It is disease resistant, of all against Black Sigatoka.
Until now it is not introducted to Germany and Europe yet, the cultue is like the of Musa ‚Maçã’ and 'Prata'.
Since 16th September 2009 I have this cultivar in my yard, best thanks to Helton Josué and his wife.
Fruits of Musa 'Thap Maeo' (Photo: Helton Josué)
Musa 'Thap Maeo' in our garden in December 2009.
Updated by Joachim Jaeck on March, 10th, 2010