Kem Ormond’s garden: Babaco fruit – flavour, nutrition and how to grow it at ho…

Sophie Ngata2026-07-11T17:00:00.000Z

Honestly never heard of babaco before but now I want one. Anyone know where to buy the fruit in Auckland?

Ben Sullivan2026-07-11T17:36:00.000Z

Looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Might have to try growing it just for the shock value in my vege patch.

Ella Thompson2026-07-11T18:06:00.000Z

how the hell do you even eat that thing? peel it? chop it?

Blake Turner2026-07-11T18:55:00.000Z

can eat the skin apparently, just chop it up like cucumber.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-11T18:25:00.000Z

My nana grew babaco back in the 80s. Tastes like a mix of pineapple and lemon. Brings back memories.

Tom Harris2026-07-11T18:46:00.000Z

Another imported plant that'll probably become a weed. Stick to kiwifruit and feijoas.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-11T19:23:00.000Z

Blake Turner2026-07-11T19:00:00.000Z

If it's easy to grow and actually tastes good, I'm in. My garden needs something new.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-11T19:09:00.000Z

ffs now I'm gonna be hunting for babaco at every fruit shop for the next month

Quinn Murphy2026-07-11T19:20:00.000Z

luck, I've only seen them at farmers markets tbh

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