Banana is a very consumed fruit in Brazil and in the world. There are several types and its consumption can be in natura or in the most diverse preparations, from sweets to cakes and biscuits. If you have one foot at home, check it out now how to make a banana tree bear fruit all year round.
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In addition to the sweet taste that pleases so much, bananas have many nutrients that help the body to function properly, such as potassium, magnesium and B vitamins. Having a banana tree in the backyard is great because you can have a nutritionally rich food without the presence of excessive pesticides.
Ideal soil for banana
It is important that the seedling is planted in fertile soil, with good drainage, without waterlogging and abundant in organic matter. It is relevant that before planting (approximately 1 month in advance) the soil is plowed, you must also apply a defensive, in small quantities, in order to avoid the spread of pests.
Climate
The most suitable temperature for the development of the banana tree is around 20 and 25°C, however it is able to survive in a range of 15 to 35°C, as long as the soil is not very humid, as it favors the appearance of diseases in the leaves and in the roots. fruits.
Planting
The most suitable period for planting is when temperatures are milder or higher. However, rainy seasons are also good for planting banana trees. Hot rain is the perfect climate for planting.
The rhizomes (which is the name of the seedlings) must be placed in holes 30 cm wide by 30 cm deep. Leave a distance of at least 1 meter between one and the other so that they grow with enough space.
Irrigation is essential, especially in places with a drier climate. Always be careful not to leave the soil too wet!
Harvest
After a year the harvest can be done, it is easy to know when the bunches are ripe, just observe the color of the bananas, which should be yellow. The bunches must be cut carefully to prevent them from getting hurt.
Finally, after harvesting the pseudo stems of the plant must be cut to allow new banana trees to emerge and bear fruit!
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