Red banana

Package of Practices for Red Banana :

1. Scientific Name & Family: Musa acuminata (Red Banana), Family: Musaceae.

2. Climate: Thrives in tropical/subtropical regions; prefers 25–30°C and high humidity.

3. Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil with pH 5.5–7; rich in organic matter.

4. Propagation: By tissue-cultured plantlets or healthy suckers.

5. Spacing: 2–2.5 m between plants, 2.5–3 m between rows.

6. Land Preparation & Planting: Deep plowing, pits 60×60×60 cm; mix soil with FYM before planting.

7. Manures & Fertilizers: Apply 20–25 kg FYM + NPK (200:100:200 g per plant/year) in 4–5 splits.

8. Irrigation: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging; drip irrigation preferred.

9. Weeding & Mulching: Regular weeding; mulch with banana residues to conserve moisture.

10. Harvesting & Yield: Ready in 12–14 months; yield 25–30 tons/ha; harvest when fruits develop deep red color.