Quick Summary of Superbanan (Super Banana)
- 🌍 Origin: A Russian commercial variety whose name literally translates to “Super Banana”. It is highly sought after by growers who specialize in preserving and canning.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall). It is a vigorous plant reaching over 2 meters (6.5 ft) in height. The manufacturer specifically recommends it for growing in plastic or glass greenhouses.
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Deep red, unusually long “icicle” or banana-shaped tomatoes. They grow 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) in length and weigh 120-160 g (4.2-5.6 oz). The fruits develop in large clusters of 10-12 pieces. The flesh is dense and meaty, which is perfect for processing.
- 👅 Flavor: The seed packet describes the flesh as juicy with a pleasant sweet taste, ideal for both fresh eating and preserving.
- ⏳ Maturity & Yield: Mid-season (110-115 days from germination to fruiting). While the packet promises massive clusters, actual grower yields can vary greatly depending on conditions.
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Description from the seed packet:
Mid-season (110-115 days from germination to fruiting) tall variety for growing in plastic and glass greenhouses. The plant is indeterminate, with a height of over 2 m (6.5 ft). The fruits are banana-shaped, unusually long, 15-20 cm (6-8 inches), deep red in color, arranged in clusters of 10-12 pieces. Weight 120-160 g (4.2-5.6 oz). The flesh is dense, juicy, with a pleasant sweet taste.
Photo author: forzicia
And here is my Superbanan. It’s a pickling/canning variety, low yield, I won’t be repeating it (won’t grow it again).
