Scientific name: Musa 'Nam Wah Khom Mint'
A rare banana selection from the Nam Wah group (Namwah / Pisang Awak, ABB group), notable for pale mint-green to cream foliage from which its trade name derives. The plant is medium-short (2-3 m), with a sturdy pseudostem and unusually pale broad leaves. Nam Wah group fruits are short and slightly angular in cross-section, with ivory-white, firm and sweet flesh and a delicate aroma, and are among Thailand's most popular bananas for fresh eating and cooking. **Note:** 'Khom Mint' is a collectors' trade name, not a registered botanical cultivar; identification is based on plant provenance and Nam Wah group characteristics.
2,500 ₪
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Nam Wah Khom Mint Banana (Musa 'Nam Wah Khom Mint') — A rare banana selection from the Nam Wah group (Namwah / Pisang Awak, ABB group), notable for pale mint-green to cream foliage from which its trade name derives. The plant is medium-short (2-3 m), with a sturdy pseudostem and unusually pale broad leaves. Nam Wah group fruits are short and slightly angular in cross-section, with ivory-white, firm and sweet flesh and a delicate aroma, and are among Thailand's most popular bananas for fresh eating and cooking. **Note:** 'Khom Mint' is a collectors' trade name, not a registered botanical cultivar; identification is based on plant provenance and Nam Wah group characteristics.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Nam Wah Khom Mint Banana plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/musa-nam-wah-khom-mint.