Self Dependence through Banana Cultivation | KAMS Beneficiary

What is the economic importance of banana?
They are a staple food and an export commodity. As a staple, bananas (including plantains and other types of cooking bananas) contribute to the food security of millions of people in much of the developing world and when traded in local markets they provide income and employment to rural populations.

What is the maturity period of banana?
Bananas are harvested raw and ripened artificially. The dwarf bananas are ready for harvest within 11- 14 months after planting, while tall cultivars take about 14-16 months to harvest. A bunch usually takes 90-120 days to mature after shooting, depending on climate and cultural practices.

What are the major management practices in banana cultivation?
1.Soil.
2.Field Preparation.
3.Ration Crop.
4.Spacing and planting.
5.Pre-treatment of suckers.
6.Single row system.
7.Paired Row System.

What are the benefits of banana plantation?
Banana plantations and being labour intensive are an essential economic booster as they help in generating employment. Banana farming also delivers a comparatively quick return on investment and provides consistent income throughout the year.

Do banana trees need full sun?
Most banana trees prefer full sun, although a few varieties with variegated leaves will need a bit of shade to prevent leaf scorch.

Do banana trees need a lot of water?
Bananas need regualr watering to sustain the large tropical leaves and produce sweet tasty fruit.

What is the distance between two banana trees?
Most varieties need at least 12 feet or more of space. Smaller varieties can be planted 10 to 11 feet space.

How profitable is banana farming?
In this way, about 100 tonnes of bananas are produced from one hectare. These bananas sell between Rs 10-15 per kg. in the market. Assuming an average price of Rs 12, we will earn Rs 12.00 lakhs. On the other hand, if we remove the cost then we get a profit of Rs 8.00 lakhs.

Where is the banana seed?
Banana seeds are contained inside the flesh and the edible part of the fruit.

Do bananas grow from seeds?
We can grow some bananas from seeds. Among the many wild banana cultivars that have seeds, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana are two of the species worth trying to germinate. They are parents of certain cultivated types.