Banana crop

How to increase banana yield

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...

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Do your bananas have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose nutrient deficiencies in your bananas and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Start by selecting a nutrient below.

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc
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Banana crop nutrition program
Banana crop nutrition program

Role of nutrients in banana growth stages

Find out which nutrients are most important at different growth stages.

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Yara agronomist advice on bananas

Influencing Bunch Weight in Banana
How to influence bunch weight in banana production
Applied nitrogen is used for dry matter production and yield, including bunch weight in banana.
Increasing Number of Hands per Bunch
How to increase number of hands per banana bunch
Nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and calsium influences number of hands.
Influencing Banana Quality
How to improve banana quality
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.
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Useful tools

The farmer's toolbox is a collection of tools help you to make better decisions about fertiliser choice and application to maximise crop yield and quality whilst keeping costs in check, avoiding over-fertilisation and protecting the environment.