plantain
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Plantain is a fruit crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 12–14 mo. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–32°C. Plant at 2 × 2 m. A good crop returns around 30–45 t. Watch for sigatoka, weevil.
Growing Plantain6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Introduction Raw banana (plantain) is a staple and a remunerative crop in many parts of Tamil Nadu.
Typical spacings: For vigorous plantain clones: 3.0 x 3.0 m (about 1,100 plants/ha) to allow machinery and manual access.
Common spacings for plantain aimed at green banana production range from 2.5 m x 2.5 m up to 3 m x 3 m, depending on variety and intended management.
Space according to variety and management: common spacings for plantain-type crops are around 2.5–3.0 m between rows and 2.0–2.5 m between plants.
Raw banana (plantain) is a resilient, high-yielding tropical crop that fits well in irrigated and canal-fed areas of the Indus Valley.
Introduction Raw banana (plantain) is a staple crop and commercial opportunity in Coastal Andhra.
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