Bananas grow from a rhizome, an underground stem, which sends up shoots that eventually become the banana plant.
Here's a breakdown of the banana growing process:
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The Rhizome: The banana plant starts from a rhizome, which is like an underground stem. This rhizome contains stored nutrients and acts as the base of the plant.
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Roots and Shoots: The rhizome grows a system of roots underground. It also sends up shoots above the ground.
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Plant Growth: The shoots grow taller and taller, eventually forming what looks like the trunk of a banana plant. These aren't actually trunks; they're tightly packed leaves.
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Flowering and Fruiting: After a period of growth, a flower stalk emerges from the center of the plant. This stalk develops into a bunch of bananas.
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Harvest: Once the bananas are mature, the entire stalk is harvested.
