Bananas

The highest banana yields are obtained on freely drained soils where water is not limiting. Thorough soil preparation prior to planting, and maintenance of optimum pH, the farmer ensures good rooting and that nutrients are readily available.

Applied nitrogen is used for dry matter production and yield, including bunch weight in banana.

Crop nutrition and number of hands per bunch.

There are over 1000 types of banana, which are subdivided into 50 groups of varieties.

Being grown in a warm and wet environment, bananas are highly susceptible to root, leaf and fruit diseases.

Potassium is important for the transfer of carbohydrates from the leaf to the fruit, improving pulp content and fruit size.

The highest banana yields are obtained on freely drained soils where water is not limiting.

Bananas are popular, convenient, energy boosting snacks providing high levels of Vitamin A, C and B6. Flavor, texture, and ease of peeling are all important characteristics for the consumer.

Potassium is the most abundant nutrient in banana fruit cells and is important for respiration, photosynthesis and water regulation, as well as transportation and accumulation of sugars in the plant.

Yara's banana crop nutrition program can help you to achieve excellent growth and maximize the yield and quality of banana.