We’re sprouting knowledge on bananas, from nutrition and growing facts to how to curb your wastage. #HappyEarthMonth

Nutrition

Bananas are full of goodness!

• Bananas are a healthy source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and various antioxidants and phytonutrients. 
• Bananas are high in potassium, a mineral that promotes heart health and normal blood pressure. One medium-sized banana contains around 0.4 grams of this mineral. 
• Bananas are a good source of prebiotics, the fermentable fibers that help feed “good bacteria,” or probiotics, in the gut. 

Growing Facts

• Banana plants thrive in tropical regions where the average temperature is 80° F (27° C) and the yearly rainfall is between 78 and 98 inches.  
• Most bananas exported are grown within 30 degrees either side of the equator. 
• Growing bananas is, in general, labor intensive. 
• Banana production takes approximately nine months before crops are harvested and sorted for export.  
• About 5.6 million hectares of land are used for banana production around the globe. 

Curb Your
Wastage

To help do your part for the environment, we’ve found 3 ways to utilize banana peels!

• Shine & Fertilize Plants
  Bring your indoor plants back to life, with a little TLC and a banana peel!
• Soothe Bug Bites
  A banana peel is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, perfect in soothing bumps and itchy skin.
• Banana Peel Bacon
  What? Yes, Banana Peel Bacon! You need to try this one!