banana
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From our crop reference
Banana is a fruit crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul, Feb–Mar and expect to harvest in 300–365 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–35°C. Plant at 1.8 × 1.8 m. A good crop returns around 50–70 t. Watch for sigatoka, panama wilt, weevil.
Growing Banana6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Introduction Banana grown for processing (raw or kacha banana) is an important crop for Anand-area farmers because it suits warm winters and the irrigation infrastructure common to the region.
Climate and soil Raw banana prefers warm conditions with minimum temperatures rarely below 15°C and adequate humidity.
Why coastal Andhra is suitable for raw banana Coastal Andhra's warm temperatures, long growing season and generally high humidity create favorable conditions for banana (raw/plantain) production.
Crop management: bunch care to harvest Banana bunch development needs steady care: De-suckering: Keep 2–3 good healthy suckers per mat for ratoon crops.
Intercrops and weed control Manage weeds and use intercrops that don’t compete with bananas for light and moisture: Keep the first 6–12 months weed-free by hand weeding or shallow interculture.
Spacing for raw banana: commonly 2.5–3 m between rows and 2–2.5 m between plants within a row (around 1,300–1,600 plants/ha).
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