{"product_id":"bananier-ice-cream-agristarts","title":"‘Ice Cream’ Banana Plant (AgriStarts)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🍌 ‘Ice Cream’ Banana Plant — AgriStarts Selection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tropical fruiting cultivar sought after for its sweet, creamy bananas.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing specifically represents the cultivar supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eAgriStarts under the name ‘Ice Cream’\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is treated as a variety distinct from \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Java\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing customers to choose with no ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d9e8dc;border-radius:8px;background:#f4faf5;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Mature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e in tropical conditions; generally more contained when container-grown in our climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏠 Recommended space:\u003c\/strong\u003e greenhouse, sunroom, or an exceptionally bright room with a high ceiling. Allow room for its broad foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #d9e8dc;border-radius:8px;background:#f4faf5;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Choose your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-inch pot — 6–18-inch plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e preorder for spring 2027.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-inch pot — 18–36-inch plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e preorder for spring 2027.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary with the plant’s growth stage at shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose ‘Ice Cream’?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous fruiting cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e with beautiful tropical foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDessert bananas valued for their soft, creamy texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn excellent collector plant for a warm greenhouse or large sunroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied by \u003cstrong\u003eAgriStarts\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly documenting our plant source.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBanana flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fully ripe, the fruit is described as \u003cstrong\u003emild, sweet, and creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delicate vanilla-like notes. Flavour, fruit size, and time to fruit vary with warmth, light, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to keep it more compact in a container\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncrease container size gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse a reasonable final pot size, understanding that restricted roots can reduce fruiting potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvide maximum light to prevent stretched, weak growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep the main pseudostem and one replacement sucker.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not cut the top of the pseudostem to reduce height; this removes its growing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in Quebec and other cold-winter climates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or very intense light, ideally 6–8 hours or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e best growth at 20–32°C; bring indoors before temperatures fall below 10°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep slightly moist during active growth, without standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, airy, and very well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e feed regularly during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep warm and brightly lit; reduce watering when growth slows.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and preorder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are offered for \u003cstrong\u003espring 2027 preorder\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shipping or pickup will begin once plants are sufficiently developed and temperatures allow safe transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Ice Cream’ (AgriStarts) and ‘Blue Java’ are sold as two distinct varieties in our collection. 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