Rasthali Banana Plant (Rasakadali / Silk Banana) – Live Fruit Sapling

Rasthali Banana Plant – Live Sapling from Dream Nursery

Rasthali, also spelled Rasthali or Rasakadali and known internationally as the Silk banana, is the dessert banana most prized in Tamil Nadu households for its soft, silky texture and rich aroma. It commands a premium in local markets and is a favourite for festivals and prasadam. Dream Nursery supplies healthy Rasthali banana saplings grown at our nursery in Perambai, Puducherry.

Why grow Rasthali banana

• Premium dessert fruit – silky flesh, distinctive aroma, consistently higher market price.
• Bunch yield – typically 12–20 kg per bunch with good management.
• Harvest window – first bunch in roughly 13–15 months from planting.
• Household favourite – strong repeat demand in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry markets.

Growing guide

• Sunlight: full sun, minimum 6 hours daily.
• Spacing: 7 x 7 ft in the field; a large grow bag or 24-inch pot for terrace planting.
• Soil: deep, fertile, well-drained loam with plenty of organic matter.
• Water: consistent moisture is important; drip irrigation gives the best results.
• Feeding: FYM at planting, then regular NPK with extra potash from flowering onward.
• Care: Rasthali is sensitive to Panama wilt, so use clean planting material, avoid waterlogging and rotate land where possible. Prop the plant once the bunch develops.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rasthali banana called in English?
It is known as the Silk banana, and also as Rasakadali in some regions.

Why is Rasthali more expensive than other bananas?
It has a softer texture and stronger aroma, takes longer to mature, and is more demanding to grow, so supply stays tighter than demand.

How long does Rasthali take to fruit?
Around 13 to 15 months from planting.

Can it be grown on a terrace?
Yes, in a large grow bag with rich, free-draining soil and full sun, though field-grown plants yield larger bunches.

Do you deliver across India?
Yes. Dream Nursery ships live banana plants across India with protective packing, and offers local pickup in Perambai, Puducherry.

What you receive

One healthy Rasthali banana sapling, carefully packed to protect the roots in transit. Plant size and leaf count vary with season.

Grown and dispatched by Dream Nursery, 73/4C Perambai Road, Puducherry – serving Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and all of India.