Astonishing 9-Foot Banana Bunch Hangs Unsupported on 15-Foot Plant
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Giant 9-Foot Banana Stuns Visitors at Samastipur Kisan Mela
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News18•14-03-2026, 06:32
Giant 9-Foot Banana Stuns Visitors at Samastipur Kisan Mela
•A unique 9-foot-long banana bunch is the center of attraction at the Kisan Mela in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa campus, Samastipur.
•Grown by agricultural scientists from KVK Madhubani, this 'Batisa' variety banana plant stood 15 feet tall without any external support.
•Farmers, students, and visitors were astonished by its unprecedented size, never having seen such a long banana bunch before.
•Scientists S.K. Ganwar and Dr. S.K. Rai clarified that its exceptional growth was due to environmental factors and soil nutrients, not special techniques.
•Primarily used for making vegetables or chips, this giant banana has become a major highlight, drawing long queues of curious onlookers.