Sumifru
Cavendish · Bananas · 香蕉
Sumifru in October (this month)
Look for Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala
These origins are in fresh-crop season.
The standard supermarket banana, grown worldwide.
- Look for
- Long, curved and yellow.
- Best for
- Everyday eating, smoothies
- Brand
- Sumifru
PhilippinesMalaysiaAustraliaEcuadorCosta RicaGuatemala
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (6)
PH
PhilippinesMindanao (Davao)
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Philippines
Harvested all year
MY
MalaysiaJohor, Pahang
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Malaysia
Harvested all year
AU
AustraliaNorth Queensland
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Australia
Harvested all year
EC
EcuadorEl Oro, Guayas
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Ecuador
Harvested all year
CR
Costa RicaCaribbean lowlands
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Costa Rica
Harvested all year
GT
GuatemalaIzabal, Escuintla
Fresh cropCavendish grown in Guatemala
Harvested all year
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Common questions
- When is Cavendish bananas in season in Singapore?
- Philippines: all year; Malaysia: all year; Australia: all year; Ecuador: all year; Costa Rica: all year; Guatemala: all year. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Cavendish is best in October?
- Look for Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala.
- How do I pick a ripe bananas?
- Colour: Green tips to eat in a few days. Brown sugar spots are sweetest now. Feel: Firm, with no splits. Crown: The stem end should be firm and free of mould.
- How should I store bananas?
- Counter only. Lasts 3–5 days. Hanging bananas reduces bruising. In the fridge the skin turns black, though the flesh is still fine.