Going Bananas in Belize

Frequenting farmer’s markets throughout Belize you may have noticed that there is a smaller variety of bananas for sale. These four-inch bananas are very tasty and referred to as apple bananas or monkey bananas as referred to by some locals. They can be found growing in local backyards in almost every Belize property for sale.


Apple bananas are significantly smaller than the typical banana but they are more sweet and tastier. The skin of the apple banana is much thinner than that of the regular banana, its flesh is smoother and firmer. The tree that bears apple bananas is relatively easy to grow. Your local nurseries would have these for sale. Once you have purchased Belize real estate this is an easy tree to plant and maintains and bears very often.

Once you have acquired your property for sale in Belize and planted some of these trees lookout for new shoots. These shoots can be dug out and replanted and as for the older trees once you have harvested its fruit you can cut them down. With all of your trees bearing you will be able to become an expert in making banana bread, banana cake, banana pudding and even banana shakes and smoothies.

Apple bananas are a great source of Vitamin Cand B6 which helps the body to defend and heal against infections. The potassium in bananas builds up our muscles and reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke and the natural sugars boosts up energy. Bananas form one of Belize’s primary exports, if you are looking for an investment property be sure to check out MLS in Belizewebsite.


To find out more about different properties for sale in Belizecontact RE/MAX Belize Property Center. If you are in Belize, please call our San Ignacio Real Estate office at (501) 824-0550 or Toll-Free from N.A. at 1-877-836-2756! For more information email info@belizepropertycenter.com. 
Location: Belize

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