{"product_id":"matoke-banana-east-african-matooke-musa","title":"Matoke Banana (East African Highland Matooke) - Musa","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you haven't heard of the Matoke banana, you're in for a real treat. This unique East African variety is prized for its firm texture and mild, starchy flavor, making it especially popular for cooking. In fact, in places like Uganda and Tanzania, Matooke--a hearty stew--is made primarily of and named for this delicious banana. Unlike sweet dessert bananas, Matoke bananas are traditionally enjoyed steamed, boiled, mashed, or added to savory dishes. With its lush tropical foliage and versatile fruit, Matoke is a wonderful addition to a warm-climate garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Average mature height: 8-15 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Light: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: Rich, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Zones: 9-11 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wellspring Gardens ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49634871279875,"sku":"LP-BAN-FUL-MATOKE-PREM","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2531\/5874\/files\/1MainImage_5bdf439e-2a58-47ee-b79d-21500f2fe405.jpg?v=1789757375","url":"https:\/\/wellspringgardens.com\/products\/matoke-banana-east-african-matooke-musa","provider":"Wellspring Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}