The banana industry in Dalin Township has a long history, with the “Golden Star Banana” and “Red Banana” being the most well-known varieties. The Golden Star Banana features delicate, sweet, and refreshing flesh, rich in potassium, magnesium, and other minerals that help maintain cardiovascular health and electrolyte balance. The Red Banana stands out with its vibrant red peel, intense flavor, and higher sweetness, earning great praise from consumers for its nutritional value.
Located in a tropical climate, Dalin enjoys ample sunlight and moderate rainfall, ideal conditions for banana cultivation. Local farmers predominantly use traditional, natural farming methods that preserve the land’s original character and ensure stable quality and pure flavor of the bananas. Besides Golden Star and Red Bananas, other varieties such as Northern Banana, Oolong Banana, and Taiwan Banana No. 5 are also grown locally, offering diverse options. The main harvest season is from November to December, when the bananas are at their best flavor and most enjoyable to eat.
These bananas not only showcase Dalin Township’s abundant agricultural resources but also embody the Cittaslow values of sustainable land use, food safety, and local uniqueness.