{"product_id":"rasthali-banana-plant","title":"Rasthali Banana Plant (Rasakadali \/ Silk Banana) – Live Fruit Sapling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRasthali Banana Plant – Live Sapling from Dream Nursery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasthali, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Rasthali banana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium dessert fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – silky flesh, distinctive aroma, consistently higher market price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunch yield\u003c\/strong\u003e – typically 12–20 kg per bunch with good management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest window\u003c\/strong\u003e – first bunch in roughly 13–15 months from planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousehold favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e – strong repeat demand in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, minimum 6 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 7 ft in the field; a large grow bag or 24-inch pot for terrace planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, fertile, well-drained loam with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent moisture is important; drip irrigation gives the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e FYM at planting, then regular NPK with extra potash from flowering onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rasthali banana called in English?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is known as the Silk banana, and also as Rasakadali in some regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Rasthali more expensive than other bananas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a softer texture and stronger aroma, takes longer to mature, and is more demanding to grow, so supply stays tighter than demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Rasthali take to fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 13 to 15 months from planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be grown on a terrace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in a large grow bag with rich, free-draining soil and full sun, though field-grown plants yield larger bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver across India?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dream Nursery ships live banana plants across India with protective packing, and offers local pickup in Perambai, Puducherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne healthy Rasthali banana sapling, carefully packed to protect the roots in transit. Plant size and leaf count vary with season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrown and dispatched by Dream Nursery, 73\/4C Perambai Road, Puducherry – serving Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and all of India.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dream Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63113790554483,"sku":"DN-BAN-RAS","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dreamnursery.in\/products\/rasthali-banana-plant","provider":"Dream Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}