Red Dacca, commonly known as the Red banana, is a distinctive dessert variety with reddish-purple to maroon skin that ripens to a deep red. The flesh is cream to pale pink, softer and sweeter than a Cavendish, with a raspberry-like or subtly aromatic quality that many find luxurious. Plants are tall and sturdy with a robust pseudostem, and the striking colored fruit commands premium prices at specialty markets. Red bananas are eaten fresh when fully ripe and soft, and their unusual color and rich flavor make them a favorite ornamental and edible for warm-climate gardens. They require a long warm season to ripen fully, rewarding patient growers with beautiful, sweet, richly colored fruit.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and soft with a creamy texture and a subtle raspberry-like aromatic note when fully ripe.
Visual Characteristics
Tall sturdy plants bearing hands of plump fruit with reddish-purple to deep maroon skin and pinkish flesh.
Growing Tips
Needs a long warm season to ripen fully; the tall sturdy plant benefits from wind shelter and rich soil.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.