Tropical · Charlotte, NC
🍌 Banana
Leaves may return after a freeze; fruit usually will not unless winters stay warm.
Suitability: 64/100 · Good choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~20.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov
Expected harvest: 15–62 lb
Grocery equivalent: $11–$43
Estimated garden cost: $29–$56
Potential savings: $-45–$14/year