DINDIGUL: Sirumalai Banana farmers decry frequent attack of pests, insects and unseasonal rainfall for their losses in Dindigul district for the last few years.
The Sirumalai Banana is known for its unique smell and flavour. The ripe fruits are yellowish in color with a thicker peel. The shelf life is up to ten days. The fruit pulp is slightly harder with less moisture content, high sugar and potassium content.