Self Dependence through Banana Cultivation | KAMS Beneficiary

What are the benefits of banana?
1.May improve blood sugar levels.
2.May support digestive health.
3.May aid weight loss.
4.May support heart health.
5.Full of antioxidants.
6.May help we feel fuller.
7.May improve insulin sensitivity when unripe.

Why are organic bananas more expensive?
Organic foods are usually pricier because of costs that go into getting certified and maintaining organic farming practices.

Is banana farming easy?
Despite being a fairly straightforward process, there are some regulations around planting and transplanting banana trees that we need to keep in mind. Banana plants are highly susceptible to serious disease and must be bought from certified, government approved source.

What is the best soil for banana trees?
Banana trees thrive in well-drained soil. When looking for the right type of soil, consider ones with a good mix of peat, perlite and vermiculite. A cactus or palm tree soil mixture is an excellent choice for banana trees. We can purchase bags of this soil at most home and gardening stores.

Why are banana prices so high?
A widening gap in the demand and supply, higher transportation costs and delayed onset of the production cycle due to the fluctuating weather conditions have led to a sharp rise in the prices of all bananas in the country.

What challenges do banana farmers face?
The main problems are attributed to lower temperatures that greatly extend the duration of the crop cycle and reduce yield per unit time and chilling damage to plants and fruit and associated abnormal bunch and fruit development. Fruit green life (transport life) can also be severely compromised.

Which country is the largest producer of banana?
India is the largest producer of bananas in the world, with a production of 297 lakh MT on 8.4 lakh hectares of land.

How can I increase my banana production?
Calcium is needed to ensure vigorous root, leaf and sucker development, thereby providing high yields. Its effects are most important in ensuring high quality fruit with long term storage potential. Magnesium and sulfur have a direct effect on yield, increasing the number and weight of fruit per banana bunch.

What is a banana farm called?
A banana plantation is a commercial agricultural facility found in tropical climates where bananas are grown.

How fast do banana trees grow?
Banana plants grow quickly and can reach their full height of 20-40 feet in only 9 months. After growing for about 6-8 months, the plant develops a nice crown of leaves. Then a flowering stem emerges from the top and a large bud begins to develop.