Detailed Explanation of Banana Planting Management Methods and Technical Points

Banana is a very common tropical fruit. It has the effects of stimulating appetite, relieving constipation, and treating indigestion. It is a fruit that prefers warmth and moisture, and it is mainly produced in regions of China 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 put together 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 management during this period mainly requires care. In order for the young trees to grow better, we need to fertilize them. Be sure to follow the principle of frequent application of light fertilizer, so as to ensure the normal growth of the young trees. Generally, a ternary compound fertilizer and manure/urine water are used for irrigation, which can also save one watering step. Second, attention should be paid to loosening the soil, earthing up, and weeding around the young trees to enhance their resistance.

2. Management during the growing period

During the growing period of banana trees, we need to increase the amount of fertilizer to promote the growth of the banana trees. Fertilization during the growing period needs to be carried out in multiple applications, because applying too much fertilizer at once will damage the roots of the banana trees. Topdressing can be done every ten days to half a month, using bran fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, urea, or ternary compound fertilizer respectively, applied by trenching or by irrigation. However, be sure 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, loosening the soil, and the prevention and control of pests and diseases.

3. Management during the bud emergence stage

When the banana tree begins to emerge buds, it is about to bear fruit. Because the number of buds emerging from the banana tree directly affects the yield and size of the bananas, during this period we need to apply a heavy fertilizer, at about one jin of fertilizer per plant, using urea, potassium fertilizer, compound fertilizer, and organic decomposed fertilizer combined with manure/urine water. 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 should also be sprayed, which can prevent the banana trees from aging and also promote fruit development. During the bud emergence stage, we should also pay attention to timely removal of the bud, which can increase banana yield. However, the cut should be smeared with carbendazim to prevent infection by pathogens. At the same time, pest and disease control should also be done well to prevent the flower buds from being affected.

4. Management during the fruiting period

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 banana bunch remains symmetrical. This can prevent banana fruit cracking and rotting. At this stage, we should note that some fertilizer that promotes fruit enlargement needs to be applied. 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 harvesting

After the fruit ripens, we should harvest it in time, and promptly cut off the relatively old leaves of the banana tree, and apply a sufficient amount of organic decomposed fertilizer. This can allow the banana tree to maintain normal growth, and at the same time it can grow new branches the following year without affecting yield. Finally, attention should also be paid to carrying out orchard cleanup management after banana harvesting, which can reduce the harm to banana trees from pests and diseases.