JENE'S TROPICALS - GO BANANAS: A PEEL THROUGH TIME
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"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food" ~ Genesis 2:9
Founded in 1987, Jene's Tropical's specializes in Citrus and Tropical fruit trees, along with a wide array of products to suit any of your gardening needs. As a family owned business, we offer a special shopping experience and knowledge that goes back over four decades. We can help you transform your mundane property into a personal paradise through expert advice as well as professional landscaping and installation. Whether you're looking for Bonsai or Banana Trees or Palm trees, we can help you out.
For more information on our other offers, contact us or visit us personally on 6831 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg
Saturday, September 20, 2025
From 300 BC to your morning smoothie, bananas have been the top banana for birds, monkeys, and humans alike. In this a-peeling episode, Jene climbs the banana tree of history to uncover how over 500 species of this fruity superstar have swung their way across continents, cultures, and compost piles.
Whether you're a backyard grower in Florida or just really into potassium, you’ll go bananas for the juicy details—like why bananas aren't trees (surprise!), how they grow like weeds (but tastier), and which varieties are worth planting when spring swings around.
Slip on in and visit Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com to start your own banana empire.
Got a fruity question or a tropical topic you’d love to hear more about? Drop us a line at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!
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