Banana

Banana

Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion )

Energy	116.0
Protein	1.2g
Fat	0.3g
Carbohydrates	27.2g
Calcium	17.0g
Phosphorus	36.0mg
Iron	0.9mg
Carotene	78.0ug
Thiamine	50.0ug
Riboflavin	80.0
Vat. C	7.0

Medicinal Values / Uses
Ripe Fruit : Good source of energy; readily digestible fruit useful for feeding children suffering from diarrhea Useful for treatment z of gastro intestinaldisorders, constipation, arthritis, anemia and allergies.
Unripe fruit : Useful for urinary tract disorders, obesity, and disorders of menstruation.

Major Growing Areas
All island except very high cultivations

Nature of cultivation
Large, medium,&small scale orchards and home gardens.

Recommended Varieties

Embul	Kolikuttu	Anamalu
Seen kesel	Rathambala	Embon

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Salads, chips, flour 

Economics & Marketing
Availability
Year around

 Source: Agriculture Dept Sri Lanka.