Lacatan Banana (Lakatan) - Musa Kiwi • Zone: 8-11 if grown

• Zone: 8-11 if grown outdoors

dark green on top and iridescent purple underneath

Arbequina is great for eating and for oil production

The Yucatán Queen has leaves that are almost hunter green

It's known for its soft seeds and vibrant color

Lacatan Banana (Lakatan) - Musa Kiwi • Zone: 8-11 if grownThe Lacatan Banana, native to the Philippines, is highly valued for its large, flavorful, and aromatic fruit, which is often described as banana pudding in a peel. This variety is a popular dessert banana and is richer in beta carotene than many other types, which gives the peel an orange ish hue. Since it has a thick peel, it doesnt bruise easily and the fruit inside can still remain good even if the peel is black. Thriving in tropical climates, it