Varieties of Banana:
- Robusta ,G9, Cavendish , Dwarf Cavendish etc.,
Growth period and water requirement :
| Stage of Growth | |||||
| Parameter | Initial Stage | Crop Development | Mid-Season | Late Season | Growth Period |
| Banana 1st year | |||||
| Duration Days | 120 | 90 | 120 | 60 | 390 |
| ETm ( mm ) | 20% | 35% | 35% | 10% | 1500-2000 |
| Kc | 0.4 | 0.4-1.25 | 1.25 | 0.4-0.90 | - |
| Banana 2nd year | |||||
| Duration Days | 120 | 60 | 120 | 5 | 360 |
| ETm ( mm ) | 25% | 35% | 35% | 5% | 1500-2000 |
| Kc | 1.0 | 1.0-1.2 | 1.25 | 0.5-1.1 | - |
Drip System Recommendation From Premier Range:
| Variety | Crop Spacing (m) |
Soil Type | Product Selection Premier Range | Lateral Spacing (m) |
Emitter Spacing (m) |
Emitter Discharge (1ph) |
Emitters per plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf Cavendish, Robusta and other varieties. | 1.80 x 1.80 | Clay | ONLINE- TABE | 1.80 | 1.80 | 4lph/8lph | 2 |
| 1.80 x 1.80 | IN-LINE -Drip InTM/In-Drip | 1.80 | 0.60 | 2lph/4lph | n/a | ||
| 2.20 x 1.80 | Loam | ONLINE- TABE | 2.20 | 1.80 | 4lph/8lph | 2 | |
| 2.20 x 1.80 | IN-LINE -Drip InTM/In-Drip | 2.20 | 0.50 | 2lph/4lph | n/a | ||
| 2.00 x 2.00 | Sand | ONLINE- TABE | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4lph/8lph | 2 | |
| 2.00 x 2.00 | IN-LINE -Drip InTM/In-Drip | 2.00 | 0.40 | 2lph/4lph | n/a |
Fertilizer Requirement :
| Sl no | Variety | N | P | K | Plants/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilograms per hectare | |||||
| 1 | Dwarf Cavendish | 540 | 325 | 675 | 3000 |
| 2 | Robusta | 405 | 245 | 507 | 2250 |
| 3 | Robusta | 800 | 480 | 1000 | 4444 |
| 4 | Other varieties | 400 | 240 | 500 | 2225 |
Glossary
Kc = Crop co-efficient.
ETo = Reference evapo-transpiration (mm)
ETm = Maximum evapo-transpiration = Kc x ETo (mm)
ETa = Evapo-transpiration actual (mm)
Ya = Actual yield
Ym = Maximum yield
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Note: The advice and descriptions given herein are for general information only. Premier Irrigation cannot be held responsible for its use or application.