Banana Plants

Why Choose G9 Banana?

✓ Best suited for protected cultivation
✓ Superior fruit quality & export standards
✓ Disease resistance & longevity
✓ Consistent high yields 50-60 tons/hectare
✓ Year-round fruiting in polyhouse
✓ Best bunch weight & finger size
✓ Excellent shelf life
✓ Premium market demand

Plant Specifications

Plant Height: 2.5 - 3.0 meters

Bunch Weight: 35 - 40 kg

Fingers/Hand: 16 - 18

Fruit Size: 18 - 20 cm length

Time to Flowering: 8-9 months

Total Cycle: 12-14 months

Disease Resistance: Panama, Sigatoka resistant

Yield: 50-60 tons/hectare/year

Cultivation Guide

Land Preparation

Land clearing and leveling
Soil test for pH and nutrient status
Drainage system establishment
Add 20-25 kg FYM per pit
Pit size: 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
Spacing: 2.5m x 2.5m

Planting Schedule

Best season: Monsoon (June-Jul)
Use healthy tissue culture suckers
Optimal plant spacing
Apply mulch (10 cm layer)
Drip irrigation essential
Establish shade if needed

Nutrient Management

Month 1-3: Vegetative growth focus
Month 4-6: Increased nutrient needs
Month 7-9: Flowering period
Month 10-12: Fruit development
Use BioFertilizers & Vermicompost
Foliar nutrition spray as needed

Pest & Disease Management

Bio-pesticides for pest control
Sigatoka disease prevention
Regular field inspection
Bunchy top monitoring
Drainage for fungal disease prevention
Proper sanitation practices

Production Timeline

Month 0-1: Planting and establishment
Month 2-3: Sucker development and growth
Month 4-7: Leaf emergence and shoot development
Month 8-9: Flowering period
Month 10-12: Fruit development stages
Month 13-14: Maturity and harvesting
Economic Life: 3-4 crop cycles (8-10 years)

Benefits for Farmers

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High Yield

50-60 tons/hectare/year in polyhouse conditions

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Premium Price

Export quality fruit commands higher market rates

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Year-Round Production

Protected cultivation allows continuous harvesting

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Quality Assurance

Consistent fruit quality for premium market segments