When and how to harvest dwarf banana?

dwarf banana

Dwarf banana varieties commence flowering in about 9 months after planting and the fruits take about 3 month more to mature whereas, tall varieties take about 12 months for flowering after planting. Then, the bunch is harvested just before it attains the ripening stage. The dwarf bananas become ready for harvest within 11 to 14 months after the planting process.