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...
Identify and diagnose nutrient deficiencies in your bananas and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Start by selecting a nutrient below.
Find out which nutrients are most important at different growth stages.
Banana Crop Nutrition Programme
The farmer's toolbox is a collection of tools help you to make better nutrient decisions to choose the right fertiliser and apply the right amount of nutrients at the right time and in the right place so that the crop yield and quality are maximised whilst still keeping costs in check, avoiding over-fertilisation and protecting the environment.