However, some varieties grow much larger than others, with their stalks and leaves reaching up to 10 feet in height (so read the plant's description carefully before you buy!).

8 small banana leaves, or 8 (10-by-12-inch) sections of larger leaves, thick ribs removed 2 jalapenos, stemmed (seeded, if desired, for less heat) 2 garlic cloves ...

When the leaves look tattered and brown, cut the whole shebang to the ground, mulch it (yes, shredded banana leaves and trunks make great mulch), and wait until next spring.

For banana trees that have not yet bloomed, the flower stalks are somewhere in the trunks now. If you cut back the trunks, you destroy the flower stalk. However, you may cut back any banana trees ...

Banana leaves add a mellow, smoky flavour to barbecued fish, ... 1 stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped. ¼ bunch coriander leaves, chopped. ¼ bunch mint leaves, chopped. 1 tsp ground cumin.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 piece of chicken at one end of a banana leaf strip. Roll up chicken in leaf strip, leaving 2 sides exposed. Place wrapped chicken, with 1 exposed side down, onto ...