Banana Cultivation Method 🍌🍌🍌.

The proper method of banana cultivation is described below step by step:

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1. Soil and climate

• Soil: Black soil, loam soil, sandy loam soil are suitable for banana cultivation. The pH value of the soil should be 6-7.
• Climate: Warm and humid climate is ideal for banana cultivation. A temperature of 25-30 degrees Celsius is suitable.

1. Breed selection
   There are different varieties of bananas such as:

• The sea
• Sabri
• Jackfruit
• pressed
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1. land preparation

• Land Cultivation: The soil should be made neat by cultivating the land well.
• Preparation of hole: 60 cm × 60 cm × 60 cm size hole should be made. A distance of 2-2.5 meters should be kept between the holes.
• Organic Fertilizer: Rotten dung or compost should be applied to each hole.

1. Planting banana seedlings

• Selection of seedlings: Healthy and disease free seedlings should be selected.
• Planting: After planting the seedling in the hole, the root of the seedling should be pressed well with soil.

1. irrigation

• First Irrigation: The first irrigation should be given immediately after planting.
• Regular Irrigation: Irrigation should be done regularly at intervals of 7-10 days. However, irrigation should be reduced during the rainy season.

1. Fertilizer application

• Preliminary Fertilizer: Dung manure is applied at the time of transplanting.
• Chemical fertilizers: NPK fertilizers should be applied at regular intervals. For example, 200 grams of nitrogen, 100 grams of phosphorus, and 200 grams of potash per plant should be applied annually.

1. weed control

• Regular weeding should be done.
• Mulching method can be used.

1. Disease and pest control

• Disease Control: Banana mosaic, panama, leaf rot diseases etc. should be monitored regularly and remedial measures should be taken if necessary.
• Insect Control: Various insecticides should be applied. However, the pest control policy should be followed.

1. fruit collection

• About 10-12 months after planting is the best time to harvest the fruit.
• When the neck of the banana or the color of the fruit starts to change, the fruit should be harvested.

1. Conservation and Marketing

• Bananas should be cleaned and graded after collection.
• Store in a cool place before marketing.

Good yields can be obtained from banana cultivation if proper methods are followed.