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Fertilizer recommendations and care instructions for healthy banana growth and improved yield.
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Crop Overview & Recommendations
Overview
Bananas require balanced nutrition across the season. Proper nitrogen, potassium and micronutrient management improves bunch size and fruit quality. Use targeted foliar sprays and soil-applied fertilizers as per stage-specific recommendations.
Fertilizer Recommendations
- Basal application: Apply balanced NPK at planting—follow soil test recommendations.
- Top dress: Split applications of nitrogen during rapid vegetative growth.
- Potassium: High K is critical for fruit filling—consider K40 or equivalent.
- Micronutrients: Zinc and Boron may be required depending on soils; foliar sprays help quick correction.
Application Tips
Apply fertilizers in bands near the root zone, avoid direct contact with corms, irrigate after application to move nutrients into the root zone. Monitor crop and soil regularly.
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Contact our agronomists for field-specific recommendations.
Growth Stages
- Establishment / vegetative growth
- Flower initiation and bunch development
- Fruit filling and maturation
- Harvest and post-harvest care
Benefits of Proper Nutrition
- Higher bunch weight and improved marketable yield
- Better fruit quality and shelf-life
- Improved disease resistance with balanced feeding
Want a crop-specific fertilizer plan?
Our agronomy team creates tailored programs based on soil tests and crop stage.