Gros Michel Banana Plant – Live Starter Plant (Musa acuminata ‘Gros Michel’)

Step back in time and grow the banana that once ruled the global market with this Gros Michel Starter Plant (Musa acuminata ‘Gros Michel’), a rare heirloom cultivar known for its unmatched flavor and history. Before being replaced by the Cavendish in the mid-20th century, Gros Michel was the preferred banana worldwide, loved for its sweet, rich taste, smooth texture, and exceptional shelf life.

This live starter plant arrives well-rooted and ready for transplant into a larger container or directly into the ground in warm climates. Given full sun, rich soil, and consistent watering, Gros Michel can grow rapidly and begin producing large, sweet bananas within 9 to 15 months.

Perfect for tropical gardeners, greenhouse growers, or banana enthusiasts, this variety reaches a mature height of 8–12 feet and produces thicker-skinned bananas that are less prone to bruising. Hardy in USDA zones 9–11, or grow indoors with supplemental light and warmth in colder climates.

Whether you're growing it for fruit, nostalgia, or novelty, the Gros Michel is a must-have for serious fruit growers and collectors of rare edibles.