How to Grow Japanese Banana (Musa basjoo)? A Detailed Guide to Methods and Key Technical Points
Some friends may think that the Japanese banana is just the banana, but in fact there is a difference between the two. The growing conditions for the Japanese banana are somewhat stricter than those for the banana, and the Japanese banana also has certain advantages in terms of yield. At present, a certain amount of it is grown in the southern regions of our country, so how do you grow the Japanese banana? Friends who want to grow the Japanese banana can take a good look at this article.
1. Land preparation
There are requirements for choosing a site for the Japanese banana. The land should be relatively cool and shady, the moisture must be sufficient, and the soil fertility should also be good, otherwise the fruiting amount of the Japanese banana will be suppressed. After choosing the land, the next step is to turn the soil. The soil should be turned fairly deep, and there should not be too large clods of earth. While turning the soil, some organic fertilizer needs to be applied beneath the soil layer. After the land is turned, it needs to be leveled into strip ridges, with each ridge about 1-1.2 m wide and the grooves in between about 30 cm wide. Grass roots should be removed from the land as much as possible, and should not be piled up on the land, so as to avoid leaving behind pathogens.
2. Cultivation and transplanting
The Japanese banana is mostly transplanted by division, so when selecting planting material you must choose ones in good condition. Although seeds can also be used for cultivation, the time and money spent are not worth it. Around the end of October, take cold protection measures for the parts to be transplanted the following year, and apply a little fertilizer to speed up their growth. Transplanting generally begins in April. From the roots, find the divided roots that were originally prepared for transplanting, and cut off the parts that have buds, with 3 buds being optimal. The Japanese banana tree from which roots are taken should be at least 3 years old. The roots to be planted should be placed upright in the soil pit and completely covered with soil, then a certain amount of farmyard manure should be applied on top of the soil. If the weather is relatively cold, withered grass should also be used to cover them for cold protection, and then wait for them to break through the soil on their own.
3. Fertilizer and water management
The Japanese banana has relatively high requirements for fertilizer and water. With too little water, it bears less fruit; with too little fertilizer, the fruit develops poorly. In the early stage, water once a month on average, and fertilize in the same way. Each watering should ensure that the soil is thoroughly soaked, and it is best to water directly at the roots. If the roots are relatively moist when watering, you can choose to postpone it, so as to avoid water accumulation. In the early stage, apply more organic fertilizer, so that the Japanese banana tree grows well. In the middle stage, appropriately supplementing nitrogen fertilizer can effectively ensure the strength of its stems.
4. Points to note
In winter, pay attention to protecting the Japanese banana tree from the cold. Temperatures below 0°C will harm large Japanese banana trees. You can use some withered grass to make a protective ring around their roots. A Japanese banana tree is not better the denser it is. Some yellowing and withered leaves should be removed in time. Especially when it is fruiting, you can appropriately remove some old leaves to reduce unnecessary nutrient loss. Although the Japanese banana tree likes shade, normal sunlight exposure is still needed. For places with relatively strong light, it is best to have certain sun protection measures.
The Japanese banana tree is a plant with very strong vitality and belongs to the multi-harvest system. Apart from the early stage of transplanting, which is relatively labor-intensive, later management is relatively easy. As far as the planting industry is concerned, it is a plant with good economic value that is also relatively easy to get started with. Friends who are interested can follow our website to learn more related news.