Tropical & Subtropical Fruits

Planting

Planting

• Banana can be planted throughout the year except in severe winter and during heavy rains. In general, June-July is the most common season of planting.
Pit method

• Pit method and furrow methods are commonly followed.
• The pit size of 60cm3 should be opened at 1.8 x 1.8m or 2 x 2m (Tall varieties) adopting square system.
• These pits are filled with top soil with 20-30 kg. FYM should be applied at least 15-30 days prior to planting.
• During planting each pit will be supplied with 250gm neem cake and 50 gm of trichoderma to prevent nematode & rhizome rot problems.
• Planting of suckers at the centre of pit and irrigate immediately after planting. Spacing should be adopted variety wise.
Furrow method

• This is the most common method of planting. Furrows of 15-20cm deep are opened at a regular distance and rhizomes are planted in the furrows.
• Paired row planting in tissue culture plants