Live Self Sufficient

Bananas are a delicious fruit that many of us love. For those who are enjoying the self sufficient lifestyle, this fruit is one of the few that you may not want to grow yourself. Whether the conditions aren’t right where you live, or you simply don’t want to tackle this project, you probably still want to eat this delicious fruit.

So if you are forced to purchase your bananas from your local grocer or a farmers market, it is important to really make the most of this fruit. This will at least help you save some extra money in your budget!

Once your bananas are ripe, consider storing them in your refrigerator. You may notice that the skin of your bananas take on a brown color. For some this may be a deterrent to using the refrigerator as a way to extend the life of your bananas. Although the skin does turn brown, the actual fruit inside is fine and will still taste delicious.

Many people prefer to buy their bananas while they are still green in order to maximize their lifespan. The problem with this tactic is that they might not be ripe when you want to eat one. Luckily there are also things you can do to speed up the ripening process.

One of the easiest ways to get your banana to ripen is to simply put a green banana next to a yellow one. For whatever reason, this actually encourages the green banana to ripen faster! You want to use a banana that is over ripened. The skin may have brown spots at this point!

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