Bananas: A Tropical Empire of 50+ Stands and Rare Varieties

Explore Dragon Garden Saipan's impressive banana empire - over 50 stands across the property featuring cooking bananas, ultra-sweet Fiji Apple bananas, and classic Chiquita varieties.

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Bananas: A Tropical Empire of 50+ Stands and Rare Varieties

Bananas: Our Tropical Empire

Dragon Garden Saipan boasts an impressive banana empire with 50+ stands spread across our property - 12+ stands in the main garden area and 30-40 more in our southern jungle section.

Our Banana Varieties

Fiji Apple Bananas

The crown jewel of our collection:
  • Ultra-sweet flavor that's incredibly intense
  • Smaller size but maximum flavor concentration
  • Apple-like texture with tropical banana taste
  • Rare variety not commonly available
  • Premium eating experience for banana enthusiasts

Cooking Bananas

Perfect for culinary applications:
  • Starchy texture ideal for cooking methods
  • Versatile preparation - boiled, fried, baked, or grilled
  • Traditional staple in tropical cuisines
  • Larger size than eating bananas
  • Extended harvest window before full ripeness

Chiquita Bananas

Classic variety everyone recognizes:
  • Familiar flavor and texture
  • Reliable production throughout seasons
  • Standard eating banana experience
  • Good storage and transport qualities

Scale of Operation

Impressive distribution across the property:
  • 12+ established stands in main garden areas
  • 30-40 additional stands in southern jungle section
  • Multiple varieties represented throughout
  • Continuous harvests from different stands
  • Natural succession of fruiting cycles

Banana Benefits

  • High potassium for heart health
  • Natural energy from healthy carbohydrates
  • Digestive support through fiber content
  • Vitamin B6 for metabolism
  • Convenient packaging in nature's wrapper

Sustainable Cultivation

Our banana stands demonstrate:

  • Low-maintenance tropical agriculture
  • Natural pest management through diversity
  • Soil improvement from organic matter
  • Water efficiency through natural mulching
  • Continuous production without replanting

Experience Our Banana Empire

Explore our extensive banana cultivation and taste the difference between varieties - from ultra-sweet Fiji Apple to versatile cooking bananas.

Contact us to schedule your banana variety tasting → Banana availability varies by season and variety. Multiple varieties typically available during garden tours.