Japanese Mongee Banana (Musa sp) Cultural Connection: Relish the pickles

Cultural Connection: Relish the pickles and recipes that connect you to Indian traditions and heritage

and sweet lime

medicinal uses

provide a quick energy boost

There are very few Artocarpus species that do well in colder climates

Japanese Mongee Banana (Musa sp) Cultural Connection: Relish the picklesThe Japanese Mongee banana is a unique variety with an edible skin, developed by D&T Farm in Japan using a "Freeze Thaw Awakening" method that allows the tropical plant to grow in cooler climates and in a reduced timeframe. The name "Mongee" means "incredible" or "super" in the local dialect of Okayama Prefecture. Consumers are advised to wait for brown spots to appear on the skin before consumption, as the peel is thinner and less bitter than that of