Walk through a banana plantation in Madeira
Walk through a banana plantation in Madeira Banana plantations on the south side of Madeira Island Today we got to visit a banana plantation in Madeira on the south side of the island. Nature walk through a banana plantation in Madeira Proximity to the sea, sun exposure, mild climate throughout the year, fertility of the soil, the tradition of Bananeira and a unique irrigation system called levadas , make the bananas grown in Madeira absolutely delicious bananas, known for their intense flavour and aroma. Locals grow many distinct varieties that are eaten raw, used in cakes, mousses, ice creams and pancakes and even used to flavour rum. The edible banana is a long elongated fruit (technically a berry) of one of more than 80 species of the genus Musa , of the family Musaceae . It is also one of the most important cash crops in the world, beloved for its flavour, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year. Did you know that bananas ( Musa spe...