A Detailed Guide to the Latest Banana Cultivation and Management Methods
Banana is a very common tropical fruit. It has effects such as stimulating the appetite, relieving constipation and treating indigestion. It is a fruit that loves warmth and moisture, and it is mainly produced in regions of our country such as Guangzhou and Hainan, where the climate is warm all year round. So when planting bananas, how should we carry out field management? The editor has made a simple summary of this. Let's take a look below.
1. Management during the young tree stage
Young banana trees are relatively fragile, so the main thing to pay attention to during this period of management is carefulness. In order for the young trees to grow better, we need to fertilize them, and we must follow the principle of frequent application of light fertilizer. Only in this way can we ensure the normal growth of the young trees. Generally, a three-element compound fertilizer and manure and urine water are used for irrigation, which can also save the step of watering. Second, attention should be paid to loosening the soil, earthing up and weeding for the young trees, so as to enhance their resistance.
2. Management during the growth stage
During the growth stage of banana trees, we need to increase the amount of fertilizer used to achieve the purpose of promoting the growth of banana trees. Fertilization during the growth stage needs to be carried out in multiple applications, because applying too much fertilizer at one time will harm the roots of the banana trees. Topdressing can be done every ten days to half a month, using bran fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, urea or three-element compound fertilizer respectively for furrow application or irrigation fertilization. However, we must be careful not to let the banana trees grow excessively, as this will affect fruiting. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to weeding and loosening the soil, as well as the prevention and control of pests and diseases.
3. Management during the bud emergence stage
When the banana tree begins to emerge buds, that is, when it is about to bear fruit, because the number of buds emerged by the banana tree directly affects the yield of bananas and the size of the bananas, we should apply one heavy fertilizer during this period, at about one jin of fertilizer per plant, using urea, potassium fertilizer, compound fertilizer, as well as organic rotted fertilizer and manure and urine water in combination. Finally, foliar fertilization is needed every ten days to half a month, which can enhance the resistance of the banana trees. At the same time, an appropriate amount of potassium fertilizer also needs to be sprayed, which can prevent the banana trees from aging and can also promote the development of the fruit. During the bud emergence stage, we should also pay attention to timely bud removal, which can increase the yield of bananas. However, the cut needs to be smeared with carbendazim to prevent infection by pathogens. At the same time, pest and disease control also needs to be done well so as not to affect the flower buds.
4. Management during the fruiting stage
After the bananas have set fruit, we should scientifically carry out fruit thinning, gently cutting off some bananas that are growing very densely, so that the fruit cluster of the banana remains symmetrical. This can prevent banana fruit cracking and rotting. At this stage, what we need to pay attention to is applying some fertilizer that promotes the fruit to become plump. At the same time, we can also bag the bananas, which can ensure that the quality of the bananas is not affected by the outside environment.
5. Management after fruit harvest
After the fruit matures, we should harvest it in time, and promptly cut off the relatively old leaves of the banana tree, and apply sufficient organic rotted fertilizer. This can keep the banana tree growing normally, and at the same time it can grow new branches the following year without affecting the yield. Finally, what we should also pay attention to is carrying out orchard cleaning management after the bananas are harvested, which can reduce the harm caused by pests and diseases to the banana trees.