A Taste of Jamaican Agriculture - Today, we're taking a tropical trip to explore the wonders of Jamaican agriculture with our dear friend Tony. He owns a beautiful agricultural tourism experience called Seven Rivers Attractions in Saint James, Jamaica.
Bananas are a staple in many cultures, and Jamaica is no exception. But have you ever wondered how these bright yellow beauties come to be? The banana plant isn't actually a tree, but a giant herb! It starts as a small corm (like a bulb), which sends up a single, non-woody "pseudostem" that looks like a trunk.
From this "trunk," long, green leaves unfurl, and eventually, a flower bud emerges. This bud then bends downwards, transforming into a bunch of bananas –– that's what we call a "hand"! Click to learn more about the "Walking Banana" and follow to watch more video journals of our journey to (re)connect with the islands we call home.
Host: Yannick Jackson
Videographers: Sheldon Levene & DJ Mr.E
Guest: Tony from Seven Rivers Attractions
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