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Plant in late spring or early summer when the ground is warm enough for fast root growth. Growing bananas requires local conditions, starting with location.
Planting
Choose a sunny position for maximum fruit production. Wet soil can quickly cause root rot, therefore it should be well-draining and away from rain.
Winds can kill banana leaves before roots. Guard or establish windbreaks to keep them healthy.Small-leafed nursery plants thrive.
How to Grow
Tropical bananas like direct sun. Plants generate lots of fruit with 6–8 hours of sunlight. Midday darkness prevents leaf browning from sunshine. Plants like more light.
Light
Water is essential for bananas, especially during their peak season. They are rot-prone and need well-draining soil to avoid waterlogging.
Water
Rich, well-draining soil with needed nutrients supports banana growth. Strong roots thrive in loamy soil with organic stuff like compost or manure.
Soil
Tropical bananas like warm areas and loathe cold ones. Warm temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit promote robust development year-round.
Temperature and Humidity
Bananas are big feeders that need lots of nutrition. A 10-10-10 fertilizer with equal nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) is advised for banana plants.
Fertilizing
How to Care
Trimming dead or browning foliage and fruit stalks is necessary. This boosts plant appearance and development and fruiting. Selective sucker thinning may boost main plant growth.
Pruning
If weather permits, bananas can be harvested 10–14 months after planting. Some bananas ripen faster. Find flat ridges and yellow tips. Dry top banana flowers are simple to remove.
Harvesting
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