How to grow your own food forest
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Dwarf Namwa (sometimes spelled Dwarf Namwah or Nam was) produces large bunches of Lady Finger bananas that are sweet and creamy with hints of vanilla. They are slightly denser and tangier than Cavendish bananas. Dear Namwa is a variety that's prized in Thailand, Indonesia, and the U.S. You may know Dwarf Namwa by one of its other names around the world, like Thai Pisang Awak.
• Average mature height: 6-10 feet
• Fertilizer: N/P/K (Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium) in a 3/1/6 ratio
• Light: Full to part sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained
• Zones: 7b-11
Learn from the best food foresters in Florida!
Learn how to care for tropical plants, like bananas, elephant ears, guavas, pineapples, olives, figs, Venus fly traps, carnivorous pitcher plants, sundews, gingers and more! The information is hosted on our main site, WellspringGardens.com