Environmental factors you will need to grow Bananas;
You will need the appropriate climate, and the right soils, and your land should be well prepared.
Agro Climate; Banana grows best at a temperature of about 27°C. The growing bananas and flowering are negatively affected at lower temperatures. Banana grows best when they receive 1500-2500mm of rain per year which is well distributed over the year. The crop grows best where the relative humidity is at least over 60%.
Soil requirements; Banana requires deep, well-drained loam soil with high humus content. Banana best grows in soil pH ranging from about 5.6-7.5. It doesn’t tolerate acidic soil. The crop needs an adequate supply of potassium, nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.
Land preparation; Land should be slashed and prepared without burning to protect organic matter. About two ploughings are sufficient to provide a good seedbed for bananas. The drainage channels or soil conservation bunds are established along the contours.
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